Review of Coonskin (1975) by Curtis B — 30 Nov 2010

One of the best cult movies I have seen period.

This review of Coonskin (1975) was written by Curtis B on 30 Nov 2010.

Coonskin has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bob C (141) on 23 Feb 2009

Bat shit insane. This would offend most of the population, but is freakin' great…

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By Chris S (3,490) on 07 Feb 2008

Maybe the best cartoon/live action combo, ever…

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By Mister C (109) on 07 May 2008

Groundbreaking as it was when it premiered in 1975,this was also very controversial…

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By Keenan S (659) on 12 Oct 2012

This is film that deals with the issue of racism and crime, and like other Bakshi films, it's batshit crazy, which is why it's so enjoyable…

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By Deek B (5) on 08 Aug 2008

I think I can say this is Bakshi's best movie…

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By Jack G (1,167) on 25 Jul 2008

Brilliant satire! one of the 10 best I've ever seen…

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By Ryan H (2,006) on 12 Jan 2012

A tough satire with lots of potentially offensive imagery but also some really groundbreaking animation by Ralph Bakshi…

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By Stuart K (1,373) on 01 Mar 2010

You'd never get away with a film like this now…

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By Corey B (870) on 10 Jul 2010

Some kind of brilliant acid-trip statement on stereotypes and race relations in 70's America. Fritz The Cat meets the Black Panthers…

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By Lateef R (126) on 06 Jun 2008

One thing about Bakshi's cartoon characters is when they get shot, they don't come back and bash the guy who shot them with a frying pan or…

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