Review of Hell Up In Harlem (1973) by Robert H — 27 Feb 2012

You know the term so bad it's good... Hell up in Harlem is exactly that. Filled with random scenes, un defined story and characters and confusing storytelling, Hell up in Harlem should be a terrible film that nobody likes. Take the fact that it's so over the top, non-sensical and full of violence and Hell up in Harlem becomes super fun and enjoyable. This is truly a film that makes up for what it lacks in style and skill with everything we love in an action movie... ACTION!

No beating around the bush (unless the cat deserved it), Hell up in Harlem gets right to the fight scenes and only lets up for some pimp action, small sections of dialogue and crazy attempts at moving the plot along. I highly recommend you watch this film if you are at all into Blaxploitation films and lean more towards their fun factor rather than their social commentary or historical impact.