Pootie Tang

PG-13

Released Jun 29, 2001

1 hr. 21 min.

Comedy

Musical

Adventure

Action

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27%

45 Reviews

Tomatometer

63%

25,000+ Ratings

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Adapted from a comedy sketch on HBO's "The Chris Rock Show," Pootie Tang (Lance Crouther) is the ultimate superhero. A cool-walking, smooth-talking lady's man, Pootie is a hero and a role model to all the kids of the neighborhood. Everybody looks up to Pootie except evil Dick Lecter (Robert Vaughn), CEO of Lecter Corp., a company that makes cigarettes, alcohol and fast food. Pootie shows cool determination and strength to prevail over Lecter and his minions.

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Critics Consensus

Based as it is on a short skit, Pootie Tang overstays its welcome.

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Chett T

"Pootie Tang" is one flick that's as mixed up as a jumble sale. It's a wild ride, no denying, but it's a bit like a cracked record—keeps spinning but doesn't hit the right groove. Now, Lance Crouther as Pootie Tang—he's the bee's knees! His style's off the charts, but the flick itself is a bit like trying to tap dance in a minefield. There are chuckles, sure, but the storyline's as shaky as a fella with too many cups of giggle water. Director Louis C.K. aims for the stars with this one, but the comet seems to fizzle out before it reaches the stratosphere. The gags are as zany as a speakeasy on a Saturday night, but they're scattered like spilled giggle water, making it hard to stay on the same page. Some scenes hit the jackpot—a hoot and a half, really—while others are as flat as yesterday's root beer. The script's like a mishmash of jive talk and inside jokes, leaving some folks scratching their noggins instead of busting a gut. The movie's got gumption, no doubt about it. It's like watching a jitterbug contest where some steps are smooth as silk, but others trip over their own feet. You're left cheering for the charm but wishing for a bit more substance, like a hot dog without the mustard. The character of Pootie Tang struts through the scene like he's got the world on a string, but the supporting cast is a mixed bag—some as snappy as a fedora, while others fall flat as a pancake. Ultimately, "Pootie Tang" is a rollercoaster—thrilling highs, but a few too many loop-de-loops. It's a head-scratcher that'll leave you chuckling one minute and scratching your noggin the next. Worth a gander if you're up for a wild ride, but don't expect a smooth cruise down Easy Street.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/23

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/23

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Eugene C

This movie is a comedy classic. A cult classic and it's a tragedy that it has such a low score on here. So many quotable lines. This movie is hilarious. The storyline is on point and the Slap at corporate America is top notch. Pootie Tang deserves a much higher rating.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/09/23

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Stephen W

It's a classic must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/23

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 21 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!! Starring Chris Rock, Jennifer Coolidge, and Wanda Sykes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/01/23

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David W

Was this meant to have been funny??

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/27/23

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Louis C.K.

Director

Lance Crouther

Pootie Tang

Jennifer Coolidge

Ireenie

Wanda Sykes

Biggie Shorty

Robert Vaughn

Dick Lecter

Chris Rock

Pootie's Father

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Pootie Tang: Official Clip - Pootie's Bad Time Burgers

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Pootie Tang: Official Clip - Clap It Up, My Hammies

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Pootie Tang: Official Clip - It's Hot, Too

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Pootie Tang: Official Clip - Wa-Da-Tah!

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Pootie Tang: Official Clip - Pootie Too Good!

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Pootie Tang: Official Clip - Mauled By a Gorilla

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Pootie Tang: Official Clip - Just Cause a Girl Likes to Dress Fancy

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Pootie Tang: Official Clip - Pootie and Bob

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Pootie Tang: Official Clip - I Am Not Your Damie!

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Nathan Lee

Village Voice

Pootie Tang works, in part, because it doesn't. Which is to say the movie's special success is inextricable from the moments where it blatantly fails. The movie exerts a beguiling charm that can only be explained as the je ne sais quoi of sa da tay.

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Dennis Lim

Village Voice

A bona fide cult object in the making.

Jul 10, 2001

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Geoff Pevere

Toronto Star

A pretty inspired and consistently witty satirical skewering of three decade's worth of macho black pop cultural clichs.

Jul 2, 2001

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Wayne Broadway

Black Girl Nerds

'Pootie Tang' seems to have all the earmarks of a film that suffered from too many cooks adding their own special ingredients.

Rated: 1.5/5

Apr 18, 2022

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

It started, and it just blew my mind...one of the worst movies of all time.

Rated: 1/5

May 22, 2019

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

This belongs in the vault of all the worst things about America...we should be embarrassed...

Rated: 1/5

May 22, 2019

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Synopsis

Adapted from a comedy sketch on HBO's "The Chris Rock Show," Pootie Tang (Lance Crouther) is the ultimate superhero. A cool-walking, smooth-talking lady's man, Pootie is a hero and a role model to all the kids of the neighborhood. Everybody looks up to Pootie except evil Dick Lecter (Robert Vaughn), CEO of Lecter Corp., a company that makes cigarettes, alcohol and fast food. Pootie shows cool determination and strength to prevail over Lecter and his minions.

Director: Louis C.K.
Executive Producer: Van Toffler, Sean Daniel, Michael Rotenberg, Dave Becky
Screenwriter: Louis C.K.
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: 3 Arts Entertainment, Alphaville Films, MTV Films
Rating: PG-13 (Sex-Related Material|Language|Drug Content)
Genre: Comedy, Musical, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 29, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 20, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.3M
Sound Mix: Surround

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