Review of Cleopatra Jones (1973) by Tyson P — 26 Feb 2013
This blaxploitation gem succeeds on the James Bond-esque charm of its protagonist, portrayed with a calculative coolness by the sultry Tamara Dobson, a government agent who takes on the local heroin business overseen by gang boss Mommy (a brilliantly over-the-top Shelley Winters).
'Cleopatra Jones' holds up well decades after its initial release and plays put like a tribute to tough-talking women, incredible fashion, cultural slang, and a community taking control of their identity.
A consistently fun, action-packed caper that should've been the beginning of a successful franchise beyond its sequel, 'Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold' (1975).
This review of Cleopatra Jones (1973) was written by Tyson P on 26 Feb 2013.
Cleopatra Jones has generally received mixed reviews.
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