Review of Slam (1998) by Demir B — 05 Nov 2007

Im a sucker for movies filmed in real prisons.

This review of Slam (1998) was written by Demir B on 05 Nov 2007.

Slam has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gavin Smith (15) for Film Comment Magazine (842) on 10 Apr 2018

Suffused with an emphatic but completely vague sociopolitical anger, Slam can't get beyond reiterating familiar sentiments about genocidal…

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By Gordon B (705) on 02 Nov 2007

Soundtrack by Dj Spooky!! Saul Williams is the shit -despite playing a small time drug dealer which is really a downer considering hes such a genius…

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By Bruce A (42) on 14 May 2008

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By Mack E (165) on 10 Jan 2008

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By Kara P (35) on 01 Nov 2007

I luv this pelicula! so real.. I luv saul williams…

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By Todd F (201) on 26 Oct 2009

The story moves slow at times, but the poetry and lessons throughout the movie hit deep…

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By Foad H (18) on 24 Sep 2007

The poetry and some of the scenes towards the end of this movie are great. It doen't have a very interesting or coherent story line though…

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By John T (2,122) on 01 Jul 2008

Enter the gritty world of urban street poetry that you never knew existed.The problem is that our hero really is a two-bit drug dealer, not…

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By Matt L (1,239) on 10 Sep 2007

Bad acting, but Beau Sia is hilarious while he's in it, and Saul Williams is great. Plus there are many hilarious subtle moments…

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By David W (2,010) on 13 Jul 2007

The poetry gets a 10 and the movie a 2. not a very good film…

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