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A Low Down Dirty Shame

Play trailer Poster for A Low Down Dirty Shame R Released Nov 23, 1994 1h 40m Action Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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After hitting a wall in his case against drug kingpin Ernesto Mendoza (Andrew Divoff), private eye Andre Shame (Keenen Ivory Wayans) quits the police department in disgrace. The wisecracking investigator thinks he's left his old life behind him, but now everything changes when an old chum from the force informs him of a break in the case. With the help of his motor-mouthed secretary, Peaches (Jada Pinkett), Andre leaps back into the action to solve the case and clear his name.
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A trifecta of failure for writer-director-star Keenen Ivory Wayans, A Low Down Dirty Shame lives repeatedly and resolutely down to its title.

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Anderson Jones Detroit Free Press Wayans has been paid. But as someone who knows all about the constrictions of pigeonholing, he should be ashamed. Rated: 2/4 Apr 26, 2022 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: C Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Brian Lowry Variety In terms of action, Wayans the director relies too much on slow-motion in shooting action scenes -- a tiresome habit that undercuts the potential excitement of some sequences. Jul 25, 2008 Full Review Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot Stealing the film, though, is the sassy, witty and always loud Jada Pinkett... Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 10, 2022 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Wayans can be funny, but an action hero he is not. Jul 20, 2018 Full Review TV Guide Wayans the screenwriter is largely to blame for the film's shortcomings, but Wayans the director does a solid job. Rated: 2/4 Jul 28, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The plot is pretty basic but the movie has so many laugh out loud moments! The supporting roles steal the show especially Jada Pinkett Smith! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/15/24 Full Review alan g It lives down to its name. the actors director and evryone connected to this trash should hang tgeir heads in shame. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/24 Full Review Wayne G For anyone that likes a 90s R&B throwback, this film is worth a play. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/04/23 Full Review Runaway B So lame, so not funny, so poorly acted. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/02/23 Full Review ASHAR B Classic!!!! The plot was great and the acting was on point Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/23 Full Review Darren S Saw the audience rating and gave it a try. I shouldn't have... Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After hitting a wall in his case against drug kingpin Ernesto Mendoza (Andrew Divoff), private eye Andre Shame (Keenen Ivory Wayans) quits the police department in disgrace. The wisecracking investigator thinks he's left his old life behind him, but now everything changes when an old chum from the force informs him of a break in the case. With the help of his motor-mouthed secretary, Peaches (Jada Pinkett), Andre leaps back into the action to solve the case and clear his name.
Director
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Producer
Joe Roth, Roger Birnbaum
Screenwriter
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Hollywood Pictures, Caravan Pictures
Rating
R (Violence|Strong Language|Brief Sexuality)
Genre
Action, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 23, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$29.4M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo, Dolby SR
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