Review of Cleopatra Jones (1973) by Ryan M — 07 Dec 2007

Part James Bond + Blaxploitation = Cleopatra Jones. The formula is simple, and so is this film. Gone are the sultry jazz and funk, and in its place are fun and sweeping symphonic melodies. It may not be as serious as other blaxploitation films, but the sheer ridiculousness makes up for it.

Butch redhead lesbian drug lords, a bulldozer in a fight, a 6'2 mammoth of a women (Tamara Dobson still holds the record for tallest leading lady), and all sorts of other wacky shenanigans. A fun film that is definitely not meant to be taken seriously.