Review of Dope (2015) by Ahnehnois — 18 Jun 2015
It gets off to something of a slow start, but it's a fun movie. It shifts weirdly in tone, but ultimately I'd call it a comedy, albeit one with a lot of boobs, drugs, shootings, and other mischief.
It feels almost revolutionary to have a teen comedy completely focused on an African American setting and characters, but the movie doesn't overplay that hand. You won't leave with a trite understanding of enduring discrimination and ghettoization in urban America, you'll leave with an appreciation for the humanity and diversity of the characters. And of Shameik Moore's dance moves.
This review of Dope (2015) was written by Ahnehnois on 18 Jun 2015.
Dope has generally received positive reviews.
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