Review of Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) by Eric R — 12 Feb 2010
A tonally uneven adaptation of Chester Himesâ?? classic crime novel, Cotton Comes To Harlem still delivers some solid performances from its leads and a thrill or two from its dialogue heavy action sequences.
I really enjoy the â??Back To Africaâ?? scam at the center of the story and Calvin Lockhartâ??s corrupt reverend is pathetically villainous. I do wish the humor was toned down a bit (or completely removed) and that we had a straight up gritty crime drama, but there is still entertainment to be had here.
Solid, but not mind blowing. VF.
This review of Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) was written by Eric R on 12 Feb 2010.
Cotton Comes to Harlem has generally received positive reviews.
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