Review of Dolemite (1975) by James J — 03 Jun 2007

This is the greatest movie ever made. It changed my life.

This review of Dolemite (1975) was written by James J on 03 Jun 2007.

Dolemite has generally received positive reviews.

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By Steven W (610) on 12 Mar 2012

Best of its genre. I love the fact you can see boom mics in a bunch of scenes. Great lines throughout, but gets slow at times…

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By Alex S (2,786) on 19 Mar 2009

I want to hear more uses of muthafucka in my movies with boom mikes in every shot and fight scenes faker than the WWE. Amazing movie…

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By Alex H (1,416) on 14 Apr 2009

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Dolemite's plot has something to do with Moore squaring off against crooked cops and a crooked politician, but as in all of his movies, the…

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By John D (2,323) on 25 May 2009

One of the most gloriously bad movies. You could make a better movie over a weekend with $500, but it wouldn't be nearly as entertaining as Dolemite…

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Sometimes a quote can recommend a movie more than my insufficient words: You rat soup eatin' honkey muthafuckah…

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If you watch blaxploitation films for a good film...you're a moron first of all…

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By Chris W (2,796) on 22 Nov 2010

The movie can be a little slow, esp. for the first time. But it is a classic in its own way. Def. worth owning so you can show it to new viewers…

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By Ryan V (1,568) on 14 Apr 2012

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