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Black Dynamite

Black Dynamite

2009
Comedy, Action
1h 24m
This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House. (imdb)

Directed by:

Scott Sanders

Screenwriter:

Byron Minns, Scott Sanders, Michael Jai White

Starring:

Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Tommy Davidson, Bokeem Woodbine, Mike Starr, Mykelti Williamson, Obba Babatundé, Kevin Chapman, Arsenio Hall, Cedric Yarbrough, Roger Yuan, Nicole Sullivan, Michael Jai White

Genres:

Comedy, Action

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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2009
Comedy, Action
1h 24m
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leonardisLeonardis
Rated 06 Nov 2018
90
63rd
Promises to be a solid tribute to blaxploitation cinema and a parody as well, and it truly is. No, seriously. The cinematography and directing feel and look just like something you watched in the 1970s. The editing in this film is just hilarious and the dialogue is as well. It's short, funny, meticulous, and profound. If you're looking for a great time with fun performances and silly dialogue, this will most definitely do the trick.
Rated 06 Nov 2018
eveeluneveelun
Rated 16 Jul 2010
83
88th
Pitch perfect blaxploitation parody that was obviously a labor of love. It gets everything right: cinematography, the montages, the goofy stunts, the Dolemite-like sloppiness (boom mikes everywhere!), the overt sexism, etc. all ring incredibly true. Jai White pulls off the hypermacho and super suave hero amazingly well, and the film just keeps upping the ante until the hysterical climax. If you have any fondness for the blaxploitation genre, you really need to see this.
Rated 16 Jul 2010
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 14 Jan 2021
99
94th
This is my favorite action comedy of all time. And yet I'm angry that it didn't lead to bigger things for the filmmakers. They fully understood blaxploitation, and created a movie which overflows with all the righteous anger and fun reflected in those Nixon era pictures. But it is also one of the best made faux-retro films I've ever seen (easily surpassing something like The Artist) as it seamlessly captures the period's look & sound. And the screenplay is endlessly quotable. Highly recommended.
Rated 14 Jan 2021
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 07 Nov 2009
8
82nd
A spoof movie done right! This is what a soundtrack should sound like. The scene with the roundabout discussion that led to what was really going on was so great. People are gonna be quoting this one for a long time. I THREW THAT SHIT EVEN BEFORE I WALKED INTO THE ROOM! IM YOUR 18 YEAR OLD BROTHER BLACK DYNAMITE AND YOURE MY 16 YEAR OLD YOUNGER BROTHER YOU CANT BE GETTIN HIGH! Also I want to thank this movie for showing Richard Nixon in a kung fu fight, so awesome.
Rated 07 Nov 2009
farzanFarzan
Rated 29 Aug 2011
85
83rd
Now this shit was hilarious, watching Black Dynamite take down the nefarious. After watching the intro, I knew what I was in fo'. Laughs abound and action plenty, enough in this movie to not feel empty. Taking it to the old days with Blaxploitation, keeping it real after Abe's Emancipation. Michael Jai White, never forgave him for Spawn; now have because Black Dynamite never made me yawn. If they ever make a sequel, i'll be first in line; too bad movies in these days only cost a dime.
Rated 29 Aug 2011
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 13 Sep 2015
9
90th
Blacker than the ace of spade, smoother than Richard Roundtree, Black Dynamite is one cool, badass mothafucka. Describing this film without giving too much away is quite a challenge, but the makers have somehow come up with a delicious blend of genre tribute, trope deconstruction and exuberant pastiche. Michael Jai White is pretty much amazing as BD. This movie also made me crave some waffles; w/ butter.
Rated 13 Sep 2015
paxtonPaxton
Rated 01 Jul 2014
93
93rd
How many times have great movies been one-upped by their cartoon knockoff? The only reason I say that is because there's simply more of it in cartoon form. And it all goes down smooth. Black Dynamite is like a warm blanket that tickles you. And that's oddly reminiscent of my bearded uncle.
Rated 01 Jul 2014
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 02 Jan 2011
98
93rd
If you don't like this movie, then you are wrong.
Rated 02 Jan 2011
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 01 Jun 2010
80
74th
Provides numerous chuckles to those who are familiar with blaxploitation films--even if not, you can laugh several times at this film. For the most part, it even takes the parody too far, sacrificing laughs for the sake of being genuine. It has great action, and good catch lines. So for any action friendly viewer, this is a good watch, and the comedy guys will find merit too.
Rated 01 Jun 2010
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 06 Mar 2010
91
90th
To be completely honest, one of the best satires of all time, right up there with the best of Zucker and Brooks. It's not simply script gags that make it funny, but capturing every bad nuance of the genre and what it's about - from errant boom mikes to kick-ass music to history revision driven by a libido only Black Dynamite can provide.
Rated 06 Mar 2010
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 18 Nov 2009
63
61st
A few bum scenes, but this is a damn fine, smartass tribute to blaxploitation film. It captures the aesthetics and quality (our hero must contend not only with the relentless plots of whitey but obtrusive boom mikes and cue-missing colleagues), but its really great ideas are taking its predecessors' flirtation with speaking to political power up a notch and implicitly condemning their unapologetic misogyny & psychopathic vigilantism by magnifying them to a hilarious extent. Killer one-liners too
Rated 18 Nov 2009
macswellMacSwell
Rated 20 May 2017
85
87th
This wonderful send-up of blaxploitation cinema celebrates both its good and notoriously bad elements, combining fantastic music, costumes and one-liners with horrendous continuity, acting and boom mic operation. The consistent quality of the dialogue and sight gags makes this without doubt one of the finest spoofs ever devised, and Michael Jai White gives the comedy performance of a lifetime.
Rated 20 May 2017
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 01 Aug 2011
86
87th
"But Black Dynamite, I sell drugs to the community!" A master-work of satire, Black Dynamite does an excellent job of purposefully making mistakes while still having them seem like honest gaffs. This takes skill. As a send-up of blaxploitation films, the movie doesn't just spoof the genre, it's also a stand-out example of it. For as funny a film this is -- and it's the most quotable comedy in years -- you really believe that Black Dynamite is one truly bad-ass mothafucka. DY-NO-MITE! DY-NO-MITE!
Rated 01 Aug 2011
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 03 Apr 2010
97
99th
I can dig this movie, very much indeed. This was the funniest movie I have ever seen. And the soundtrack: it's so awesome
Rated 03 Apr 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 18 Mar 2010
80
84th
There's so many in jokes here for film buffs that it will easily stand up to repeated viewings. This will be a new cult classic. This is a satire of blaxploitation which borrowed from noir, hong kong cinema, and 70's tv crime drama as well as being self referential. The jokes dragged a bit in certain parts but overall it was well written. There was even a nod to the Flying Guillotine in this. Michael Jai White is fantastic and it's too bad we don't see more of him in mainstream films.
Rated 18 Mar 2010
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 02 Feb 2010
90
92nd
Amazin'
Rated 02 Feb 2010
janusjanus
Rated 19 Nov 2009
90
94th
Pitch-perfect timing and loads of laughs, up there with the best of Mel Brooks and the Zuckers. The humor is a nice balance of one-liners, absurd plot twists, and meta gags. The eerily authentic music and visuals transport the viewer straight to the 1970s, a feat which few serious period pieces can claim, let alone a ridiculous spoof.
Rated 19 Nov 2009
sagesledgeSageSledge
Rated 21 May 2017
100
91st
Perfectly executed in every way, shape, and form, "Black Dynamite" is truly loving parody of the unintentionally laughable Blaxploitation films of the 1970's, filled with all the production missteps, underdeveloped characters, and ludicrous plots that the genre almost entirely consisted of, while also managing to be a truly entertaining romp from beginning to end in its own right, as well. A film that truly has to be seen to be believed, and a cult classic for the ages.
Rated 21 May 2017
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 06 Aug 2015
8
80th
In Black Dynamite the phrase "Can you dig it?" is basically punctuation.
Rated 06 Aug 2015
baggerBagger
Rated 02 Jan 2014
85
93rd
I am declaring war on any jiva ass turkey cracker that disses on this movie. Espescially you, Steven! Yes I can read your thoughts through the magix of the internet - now stop having that porn browser open while I'm reprimanding you through a semi-obscure movie ranking website. I knew you would come here surely seeking validation for your own opinion of this movie with a bunch of strangers with vaguely clever puns or meaningless numbers for names. I know your game sir, and I'm coming for you!
Rated 02 Jan 2014
nbd_rabNBD Rab
Rated 22 Feb 2013
85
81st
Just when I had lost all hope, this little gem of a film came along and demonstrated that parody wasn't completely dead. The intentional production mistakes had me laughing even more than the dialogue. Memorable and endlessly quotable, this is one of the best comedies of the last decade.
Rated 22 Feb 2013
doctor7doctor7
Rated 27 May 2010
91
93rd
Black Dynamite is, without a doubt, spoof of genius quality. In a time where we're swamped with films like Epic Movie and the like this is tremendously refreshing. While it pokes fun at the blaxsploitation genre it also pays homage to it as well instead of just lampooning it. Michael Jai White is an accomplished martial artist so the action scenes are incredibly impressive, and humourous, at the same time. This is hands down one of the best spoofs ever made and is a must see.
Rated 27 May 2010
ewp805ewp805
Rated 19 Apr 2010
86
89th
Total fun. Great parody that stays true to the blaxploitation films of old. Stylin' soundtrack and jive lingo. Can you dig it?
Rated 19 Apr 2010
ytadelYtadel
Rated 01 Mar 2010
6
70th
DY-NO-MITE! DY-NO-MITE!
Rated 01 Mar 2010
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 03 Feb 2010
92
87th
Maybe the best parody of the last years. Everything feel's like the 70's. The Music, the cars, the style, hair, customs..everything. "black Dynamite" is a great action comedy about the "blackploitation" times. Some jokes are hilarious. Don't miss that one !
Rated 03 Feb 2010
brandoBrando
Rated 02 Feb 2010
75
79th
An awesome parody of the African-American Action films of the 70's. They did a pretty impressive job making this movie look like it was actually filmed in the 70's, with the exception of one or two special effects. Lots of laughs.
Rated 02 Feb 2010
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 17 Jan 2010
84
90th
Together with OSS 117, this is one of the funniest genre parodies in a while. Doesn't always run on all cylinders, but it has charm, heart, tits and a kung-fu fight in the White House. If that doesn't count for something, what does?
Rated 17 Jan 2010
naurunauru
Rated 06 Nov 2009
85
95th
Hilariously detailed. Great music too.
Rated 06 Nov 2009
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 29 Oct 2016
78
65th
The less quirky older brother of Pootie Tang. "Your momma would be rolling in her grave if she were alive to see this!"
Rated 29 Oct 2016
zachreviewsZachReviews
Rated 01 Oct 2015
90
72nd
A love letter to the clunky filmmaking that was the 1970s exploitation genre. With touches of Shaft, Sweetback, and Superfly, Black Dynamite is not only a beautiful film but is itself a beautiful tribute.
Rated 01 Oct 2015
ribcageribcage
Rated 28 Jun 2015
84
84th
Great parody thats extremely aware of whats given blaxploitation a special place in our hearts. As outlandish as it is it succeeds where other parodies have failed by not going too far out of bounds: almost all of it feels like it could actually have appeared in the films its sending up.michael jai white has exceptional comic timing
Rated 28 Jun 2015
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 30 Jan 2015
98
98th
One of the funniest movies I've ever seen
Rated 30 Jan 2015
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 04 Jan 2015
90
90th
Really amazing parody flick. Just when you think the genre is losing steam, Black Dynamite comes and kicks that notions jive-ass. It delivers more than consistent laughs, and aims high. This while providing more than a few memorable lines and scenes, this movie truly hits the bar it raised for itself and more, destroying any comparison and the genre its parodying. Awesome flick, with great repeat value.
Rated 04 Jan 2015
ddrudgesd_drudges
Rated 06 Dec 2013
70
81st
Transcends parody and becomes entertaining on its own right, not least owing to the great use of musical cues that keep the otherwise awkwardly paced film flowing. Black Dynamite's complete lack of self-awareness gives him power over mere mortals, and his enemies are destined to succumb to his kung-fu prowess.
Rated 06 Dec 2013
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 17 Sep 2011
83
94th
"Black Dynamite" replicates the 70s blaxsploitation it's parodying so flawlessly that it's almost impossible to believe that it was made in 2009. Showing inspiration, and numerous references, from "Dolemite", it is not only one of the best that blaxsploitation has to offer but also one of the best comedies of the last decade. On a side note, I'm under the impression it doesn't benefit from multiple viewings.
Rated 17 Sep 2011
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 28 Jul 2011
100
96th
I generally don't enjoy movies that are going for the "so bad it's good" vibe, and I don't really care one way or another about Blaxploitation movies, but I loved Black Dynamite. I didn't expect to like it, but like 5 minutes into it I was laughing so hard I couldn't catch my breath. That deserves bonus points. It's the best comedy I've seen in years and years.
Rated 28 Jul 2011
kojilessKojiless
Rated 27 Jun 2011
88
90th
The production flubs are awesome. The car door stuck on the curb had me cracking up for ten minutes. Okay, maybe closer to 1 minute, but you know what I mean.
Rated 27 Jun 2011
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 11 Apr 2011
91
95th
This is a fantastic movie. It is a perfect parody of the blaxploitation films. I just randomly picked it up at the video store as a joke, but my friend called me on my bluff so we watched it. IT WAS FUCKING HILARIOUS. Then I watched the special features and they intentionally made "mistakes" to make it more like the old blaxploitation films. It has some of the most memorable scene from a movie in recent years. It also has plenty of action. More action movies should be like this.
Rated 11 Apr 2011
woozybWoozyB
Rated 20 Mar 2011
100
98th
Don't even ask, just go watch it. Go now.
Rated 20 Mar 2011
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 28 Feb 2011
83
84th
Even if spoof movies these days weren't complete garbage, Black Dynamite would still shine through. Kung fu shodown with Richard Nixon? Check. A devious plan involving Malt Liquor that shrinks black men's penises and peddling smack to orphanages? Double check. Excellent cast (including Mykelti Williamson, who is amazing)? Yep. The movie is just hilarious, and the fact that it's faithful to old blaxploitation films is just icing. Must see for anyone who's a fan of spoofs.
Rated 28 Feb 2011
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 27 Feb 2011
80
78th
Only jive-ass turkeys won't like this movie as it's incredibly funny. Like many parodies it can drag if there is a lull in humor or a few jokes don't hit. Luckily 91% (that's exact...I did the math) of the jokes in this movie do hit so it's only a problem at very few times. Deserves extra credit for the making the fake production screw-ups not feel staged (that rarely works). There are so many funny lines and moments that it will be worth a re-watch in the future.
Rated 27 Feb 2011
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 27 Jan 2011
92
97th
Simultaneously reverant and a howlingly funny satire. The movie is over about ten minutes before it ends, and the entire White House sequence feels tacked-on and not as interesting, but up to that point is an absolute instant classic. "I THREW THAT SHIT BEFORE I CAME INTO THE ROOM!!"
Rated 27 Jan 2011
actionbergActionberg
Rated 18 Jan 2011
80
71st
I really enjoy intentional bad filmmaking as long as it's done right, and this is one of the better ones I've seen.
Rated 18 Jan 2011
spookymaskSpookyMask
Rated 03 Jan 2011
80
85th
This movie gives you OOOOOO!
Rated 03 Jan 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 31 Oct 2010
75
44th
Entertaining parody film that had me laughing pretty consistently. If I had more exposure to the blaxploitation movies it's parodying I might have gotten more out of it, as it is it felt a little repetitive, but it was still a fun ride.
Rated 31 Oct 2010
nobletNoblet
Rated 25 Sep 2010
85
84th
Really funny even though I haven't seen any true blaxsploitaion films. The end is a little out there but the movie still has tons of great jokes and visual gags.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
martrynmartryn
Rated 19 Aug 2010
83
83rd
Absolutely fucking hilarious. One of the funniest movies of 2009. Probably funnier if you watched a lot of Blaxsploitation films prior to this one.
Rated 19 Aug 2010
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 20 May 2010
8
79th
Terrific satire, cafe Brainstorm was absolute gold.
Rated 20 May 2010
mightypotatomightypotato
Rated 13 May 2010
90
91st
This is how parody is done. Absolutely hilarious on all levels.
Rated 13 May 2010
calcufaustcalcufaust
Rated 13 May 2010
98
97th
I typically hate comedies, but this movie... this freaking movie. Quite possibly the funniest movie in the last 20 years. Incredibly quotable, really great subtle jokes blended with complete over the top silliness, and yet at the same time moments of sheer cool. There's only one scene that runs slightly long, and even that has a pretty good pay off. I could watch this movie every day and be happy, it's that fun.
Rated 13 May 2010
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 06 May 2010
90
92nd
Loved it. I spent much of my adolescent free time getting stoned and renting Blaxploitation flicks like Coffy and Dolemite, so I'm a bit biased, but I thought BD was as hysterical as it was accurate. Michael Jai White is brilliant.
Rated 06 May 2010
amerigoamerigo
Rated 25 Mar 2010
83
82nd
The self-irony is so subtle that, at times, one forgets that one is watching a parody. Ultimately, it is its strongest and weakest quality--strongest because the straight-faced seriousness makes the satirical gags be more uproarious when they do occur--but that's the weakness, they don't occur often enough. The constant subtle jabs at the genre make for some great "oh that's clever" moments, but don't really translate into laughs.
Rated 25 Mar 2010
teftef
Rated 19 Mar 2010
90
88th
Hell of a lot of fun.
Rated 19 Mar 2010
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 16 Mar 2010
82
89th
Delivers on every level while remaining true to its source.
Rated 16 Mar 2010
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 10 Mar 2010
80
84th
Hilarious genre parody that delightfully skewers blaxploitation and kung fu flicks from the 70s. There's really only one scene where the awesome slows down.
Rated 10 Mar 2010
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 09 Mar 2010
76
75th
As much as I like Samuel J. Jackson's acting this blaxploitation film succeeded much better than Shaft. Here they went more deeper into the thing itself. This film even looked like it was made long time ago. It was maybe a bit too self-conscious but in good company fun to watch.
Rated 09 Mar 2010
obdurateObdurate
Rated 02 Mar 2010
90
91st
This is just absolutely hilarious. It does a wonderful job of being both a tribute and a parody. Fantastic stuff with a lot of great one liners. And yeah, the music is awesome. DYNOMITE, DYNOMITE.
Rated 02 Mar 2010
stradivariusStradivarius
Rated 24 Feb 2010
85
83rd
Its sometimes hard to believe this film was made in 2009. Packed to the brim with incredible one-liners, though its a BIT of a one-joke movie, that joke never gets old.
Rated 24 Feb 2010
tathieltathiel
Rated 22 Feb 2010
83
79th
Absolutely awesome!
Rated 22 Feb 2010
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 12 Feb 2010
75
87th
Nice Movie
Rated 12 Feb 2010
kavuKavu
Rated 07 Feb 2010
80
69th
It's blacker than the ace of spades.
Rated 07 Feb 2010
mdruskinmdruskin
Rated 19 Jan 2010
81
76th
Hilarious.
Rated 19 Jan 2010
shahnessshahness
Rated 13 Nov 2009
81
95th
Most genre satires have a tendency to wink at the audience, this flick doesn't have time for that bullshit. It just lives and breathes in all the excess of blaxploitation moviemaking, not merely pushing things over the top, but sending that shit into orbit.
Rated 13 Nov 2009
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 11 Jul 2019
78
66th
Not as cute as Hollywood Shuffle but probably more fun. There are several jokes a minute in this great homage to Blaxploitation. Oh, and this has enough testosterone to set your chest hair on fire.
Rated 11 Jul 2019
bhajansunlobhajansunlo
Rated 23 Dec 2018
80
85th
You can hit the streets or the sheets, it don't make me no nevermind. That's your bag, baby. You can go or you can come, can you dig it??
Rated 23 Dec 2018
itsbenitsben
Rated 03 Nov 2018
70
71st
I love all the rhyming. This is a masterpiece.
Rated 03 Nov 2018
pfightmasterPfightmaster
Rated 17 Apr 2018
88
93rd
One the most quotable movies of all time. A really good time for fans of action comedies, an AMAZING time for fans of blaxploitation filma.
Rated 17 Apr 2018
tipartipar
Rated 08 Jan 2018
70
90th
Well crafted and a lot of laughs. Surprised me to see Michael Jai well-acting and his "breasts"; oh my, what a pair of "breast"!
Rated 08 Jan 2018
supersuiSuperSui
Rated 30 Mar 2017
77
72nd
DYNAMITE!!!!
Rated 30 Mar 2017
boriajboriaj
Rated 15 Aug 2015
80
77th
Very funny!
Rated 15 Aug 2015
troothTrooth
Rated 15 Oct 2013
76
73rd
This is kind of in the same vein as Kung Pow, but with a theme of low-budget blaxploitation instead of general kung-fu. Every other line is really quotable, and the plot is as over-the-top as it should be.
Rated 15 Oct 2013
nick-hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 02 Jun 2013
100
95th
One of the finest genre parodies I have ever seen, in a decade of bullshit "____ Movies".
Rated 02 Jun 2013
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 09 Dec 2012
89
86th
This was a really clever film. I laughed so bloody hard at this, and there's some jokes that are subtle that you may miss, as well as the over the top ones. God its awesome.
Rated 09 Dec 2012
rickickerrickicker
Rated 21 Nov 2012
94
87th
Maybe the funniest movie I've seen since Duck Soup, and Duck Soup doesn't have kung-fu Nixon.
Rated 21 Nov 2012
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 18 Sep 2012
87
74th
Jive turkey.
Rated 18 Sep 2012
timmotimmo
Rated 15 Jun 2012
95
88th
Basically perfect.
Rated 15 Jun 2012
bernardobrumbernardobrum
Rated 21 Dec 2011
88
78th
Can you dig it?
Rated 21 Dec 2011
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 14 Dec 2011
79
77th
This is a silly over the top spoof that is really enjoyable. Michael Jai White is great in the lead role and the supporting cast provides a lot of chuckles. Definitely check out this hilarious spoof.
Rated 14 Dec 2011
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 04 Dec 2011
80
74th
Pretty funny, I definitely appreciated the approach of throwing in gags thick and fast but with a lot more variety and originality than your typical laugh-a-minute comedy. While it gets points for the humour, the story was not interesting enough to keep me hooked and the pacing was very patchy at times. But when a film can be clever and silly in the same moment... that's one of my favourite things.
Rated 04 Dec 2011
robosharkRoboShark
Rated 08 May 2011
80
58th
Black Dynamite is the hero America needs. I think it's fair to say that if you hate this film, you are probably The Man. "Gentlemen, we must go to Kung-Fu Island!"
Rated 08 May 2011
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 14 Feb 2011
84
89th
Very funny parody that takes a loving look back at the blaxploitation era. Perhaps it drags its heels a bit towards the end if I'm being very critical. Comfortably worth an 80+ though for several great scenes, in particular the brainstorm in the cafe and the line "Haha, I threw that shit before I walked in the room"... which at the point of its delivery, I preceded to piss my pants...
Rated 14 Feb 2011
gillsoloGillSolo
Rated 24 Jan 2011
83
80th
Wow, this movie made me laugh until I couldn't breathe. Black Dynamite is hilarious on multiple levels, from subtle nuances of the characters quirky behaviors to the obvious overall theme of the film. The film work is even hilarious! This movie will be a comedic cult classic.
Rated 24 Jan 2011
aceysaid10AceySaid10%
Rated 20 Dec 2010
90
98th
So well done...
Rated 20 Dec 2010
pewbengpewbeng
Rated 03 Aug 2010
90
91st
I THREW THAT SHIT BEFORE I WALKED IN THE ROOM
Rated 03 Aug 2010
frostyFrosty
Rated 03 Aug 2010
75
75th
But Black Dynamite, I sell drugs to the community!
Rated 03 Aug 2010
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 09 Jun 2010
8
86th
A hilarious satire. I laughed from beginning to end. A definite must see.
Rated 09 Jun 2010
louismazziniLouisMazzini
Rated 04 Jun 2010
78
72nd
Takes parody to its absurd limits. Lovingly made and a wonderful tribute to blaxploitation. The kind of film that you which you could have been on the set while it was made. Somehow, Michael Jai White joking around comes across cooler than most modern action stars.
Rated 04 Jun 2010
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 25 May 2010
81
69th
I haven't seen that much blaxpoitation, but I've seen enough to appreciate a good parody/homage. Black Dynamite pretty much nails it. The awkward edits, the sketchy production values, the soundtrack, the hair, the clothes, the utter disregard for continuity, the martial arts, the odd line readings. It's a smart, comprehensive send-up and tribute to the genre. And it's pretty fucking funny, too. Not every gag works, but enough of them do and even the ones that don't aren't awful or anything.
Rated 25 May 2010
bharathbharath
Rated 23 May 2010
70
57th
The first half of the movie was plain right hilarious but the movie started to taper down towards the end. See this movie to have fun without putting much thought to it.
Rated 23 May 2010
ricardocostaricardocosta
Rated 12 May 2010
85
74th
one of the funniest things i've ever seen. And really great directing work
Rated 12 May 2010
skiewulfyskiewulfy
Rated 12 May 2010
65
87th
Funny stuff, mixing the self awareness of being a parody B-movie with an earnest effort to pay homage to its sources. Guns that never run out of ammo, purposefully botched lines and a soul soundtrack where the lyrics double as narration. Black Dynamite has all the stuff that you would hope for in a Blaxploitation film, but runs a little long at the expense of the pacing and lapses into outright sillyness that seems more embarrassing than funny, but is still on the righteous side overall.
Rated 12 May 2010
nadihNadiH
Rated 22 Apr 2010
87
72nd
many critics didn't really go for this movie. I think it's a terrific comedy with a great screenplay and very funny performances.
Rated 22 Apr 2010
miss_jesusmiss jesus
Rated 05 Apr 2010
80
80th
A lot better and funnier than expected. It makes excellent use of some lesser-known actors, and everyone does so well. The satire, the sets, the cinematography and the soundtrack are all so accurate that I found myself wishing they'd gone whole hog and filmed it in 4:3. Awesome character names, too.
Rated 05 Apr 2010
lunheurlunheur
Rated 21 Mar 2010
90
85th
Just hilarious. If you like Dave Chappelle, you will love this movie.
Rated 21 Mar 2010
rocketluccoRocketlucco
Rated 13 Mar 2010
80
80th
Overall Enjoyment: 40/40, Plot/Themes: 10/20, Cinematography/Direction: 15/20, Acting/Writing: 15/20 If you like silly bad-on-purpose crazy plot movies this is almost perfect. Highly quotable and a really enjoyable time.
Rated 13 Mar 2010
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 13 Mar 2010
60
26th
I feel that i would have liked this a lot more if i recently did a study on blaxploitation films. However since I couldn't really relate to the spoof it was hard for me to enjoy it; needless to say it had some great one-liners and physical gags. Some scenes were all too reminiscent of "Top Secret", though.
Rated 13 Mar 2010
wicheWiche
Rated 02 Mar 2010
43
18th
Has some powerful jokes and the whole 70's, 80's style, kung fu and parody stuff first looks great, but becomes boring pretty quickly. It offered no more than an occasional smile, and I say this while I had expected so much more of it.
Rated 02 Mar 2010
purgatospurgatos
Rated 21 Feb 2010
78
68th
The soundtrack is one of the greatest pieces of genius ever conceived.
Rated 21 Feb 2010
jmboschJMBosch
Rated 23 Jan 2010
90
91st
Somewhere in the middle of this film, it drags a little. Now that I've made that clear, fucking forget it, because this is a magnificent genre parody almost on the level of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. If you ever liked ANYTHING about Blaxploitation films, you owe it to yourself to see this. A lot of hilarity and meta-ness throughout, and the final scenes are just incredible. I won't spoil the main showdown, but it fucking works on a lot of levels.
Rated 23 Jan 2010
micahmicah
Rated 06 Dec 2009
78
88th
A wonderful take on 70s blaxploitation that manages not only to perfectly ape the style of that genre, but also the plots, ridiculously monikered characters, and "acting". Funny and well-realized.
Rated 06 Dec 2009

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