Review of Coonskin (1975) by Garland H — 02 May 2009

It's like the sequel to Roots, only Bakshi style...

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This review of Coonskin (1975) was written by Garland H on 02 May 2009.

Coonskin has generally received positive reviews.

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By Wedstarfish 8 (138) on 04 Jul 2017

Coonskin is a movie I have always wanted to review but because of the extremely mixed reviews i've heard about it, I never checked it out until…

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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 Sam G (469) on 01 Dec 2008

My personal favorite from Bakshi - combines all of his raw energy as an animator and designer with the scathing wit of a burning iron…

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By David L (3,419) on 25 Jun 2013

I think Coonskin is a amazing movie but its not a kids movie its rated R and has lots of swearing is very vilonte and has uncensored nudity…

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By Kevin S (2,121) on 11 Mar 2008

Bamboozled done animation style back in '72…

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By Jon E (174) on 27 Apr 2014

This feature is Ralph Bakshi's masterpiece. Coonskin is a sort-of Goodfellas meets Sweet Sweetback's Badasssss Song…

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By Kinohi N (107) on 19 Dec 2007

Madcap, non-pc send-up of gangster movies, blaxploitation, and Looney Tunes…

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By Anthony I (417) on 11 May 2014

The name alone is worthy enough to avoid…

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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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By Jonathan S (1,990) on 06 Jan 2011

Bizarre is the only thing I can think of to say in regards to this part animated racial commentary…

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