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Pimp

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Pimp

Released Nov 9, 2018

1h 50m

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A pimp in the ghettos of the Bronx, N.Y., dreams of a better life for herself and her girlfriend. She soon gets caught in a fierce battle when she comes face to face with a rival who runs an even more dangerous game.

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Mackenzie MacDade

Autostraddle

It's clear every actor involved was deeply committed to not just their characters, but to the narrative.

Dec 28, 2018

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

"Pimp" is too one-note and grinds its way somewhat drearily to an inevitably bloody conclusion.

Nov 17, 2018

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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

The movie might leave you drained and disgusted, yet it also serves as a reminder that Palmer (whose last notable feature, "Akeelah and the Bee," was 12 years ago) is an unusually intense talent who deserves a much better vehicle than this one.

Nov 17, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

A snappy one-note lesbian love story set in the mean Bronx streets, that sells its ass as a sleazy '70s blaxploitation film.

Rated: C+

May 8, 2019

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Louise Keller

Urban Cinefile

Sex, murder and dark secrets are the key ingredients of the tale that begins when Sarah (Ella Scott Lynch) meets Lewis (Benedict Samuel) for a potential night of passion.

Mar 6, 2019

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Palmer's committed portrayal generates sympathy more than the lurid screenplay, which feels like an inauthentic glimpse into life on the streets.

Nov 30, 2018

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Dara r

This movie is beyond AWFUL! Lee Daniel's is so out of touch with authentic experiences. This movie displays that perfectly. Everything was so forced and unbelievable. How is this movie in the Bronx and nobody has an accent?! I couldn't even finish it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Audience Member

Amazon suggested this garbage. Don't spend a second on it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

Rival pimp guy came in clutch.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

very well done not a big budget but big ideas and that's more important

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Fresh take on the standard "street life" movie. Keke Palmer is unrecognizable. Amazing portrayal of the tortured young woman. Supporting cast, especially the actress portraying her mother, give layered and honest performances. Even DMX seems in his natural element, hardening to his "Belly" roots. Story is somewhat predictable, with tragedy all around, but the journey to the end gives depth to the societal pressures young women face in those environments. The acting overshadows that, though. Full marks for the acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

It's refreshing to have queer representation where the arc of the story is not about them being LGBT.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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A pimp in the ghettos of the Bronx, N.Y., dreams of a better life for herself and her girlfriend. She soon gets caught in a fierce battle when she comes face to face with a rival who runs an even more dangerous game.

Director: Christine Crokos
Producer: Victoria Bousis, Christine Crokos, Alexis Varouxakis
Screenwriter: Christine Crokos
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: Adrenaline Entertainment, 1821 Pictures
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 9, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2018
Runtime: 1h 50m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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