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geedupOct 8, 2015

Can't say the acting was very good, by anyone in this film. The best acting was the voice narration by Forrest Wittaker. But I did the the cliches that were broken and illustrated in this film. Simple story and simple events. Shades ofCan't say the acting was very good, by anyone in this film. The best acting was the voice narration by Forrest Wittaker. But I did the the cliches that were broken and illustrated in this film. Simple story and simple events. Shades of Friday, Project X and Superbad all mixed together with a shade of black actors. The sound track was FAT and brought me back to my teen years-songs I loved sprinkled throughout the film. Worth a watch, but not worth keeping, or remembering much about.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticOct 14, 2015

I really liked this film for its original characters and quirky and fun story telling and dialogue. Overall I didn't love everything about it, but it's still a real good film. B+

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ToFewViewsDec 10, 2015

Dope is a move hard to pin into one genres, It has dark themes but also comedic at the same-time. It follows the story of Inner city kids and the struggles of trying to make something of yourself when your sounded by negativity and elementsDope is a move hard to pin into one genres, It has dark themes but also comedic at the same-time. It follows the story of Inner city kids and the struggles of trying to make something of yourself when your sounded by negativity and elements that will hold you back. Malcolm the main character wants to go to Harvard and is extremely set on achieving his goals. Malcolm is also a huge nerd when it comes to 90s Hip-hop culture and that leads to him being a target for getting bullied and the attention of gang members. Maclom does all the average stuff a high-school kid does, Try's to get girls, Gets in trouble etc. The last part of the movie has some surprising elements and story, it's better to experience that part yourself then me tell you it. If your a fan of Hip-Hop culture or anything related to it I'm sure you will enjoy "DOPE".… Expand

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FilmGobNov 17, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Life changes for Malcolm, a geek from a tough neighborhood, after a chance invitation to an underground party leads him and his friends into a Los Angeles adventure.

Written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa, 'Dope' is the much hyped hit from this year's Sundance Film Festival which boasts producers like Forest Whitaker, Pharrell Williams and Sean Combs. A coming of age, teen comedy where 90s nostalgia clashes with modern technology.

Malcolm (Shameik Moore), is a nerdy student in Inglewood, LA who loves 90s hip-hop, sports a flat-top hairdo, plays in a punk band with friends Iggy and Job, but studies hard for his dream to attend college. Unfortunately he gets involved with local drug dealer Dom (A$AP Rocky), his girl Nakia (Zoë Kravitz) and soon winds up with a backpack full of drugs.

For a film that deals in gangs, racism, sex, violence, it never feels overbearing. It plays out more casual and silly even when borrowing from 'Boyz In The Hood' and even the recent 'Straight Outta Compton'. The three friends are the outcasts of their school, although their good looks make that hard to believe. Zany side characters come and go with little screen time but the sense of adventure is always present. The soundtrack plays a big part throughout, from 90s rap hits popping up to original electro punk ditties played by the teen cast.

However the film lets itself down in the second half. Characters like Nakia are forgotten as we spend an extended amount of time seeing our teen heroes selling drugs on the net using bitcoin currency. Malcolm's character arc is a bit muddled, going from a shy nerd to blackmailing drug lords. Little tricks like freeze frames, voiceovers and rewinds are certainly in keeping with the 90s influence but here it feels cheap, all the good that came before is almost undone.

At times exhilarating and fresh, yet patchy in execution, 'Dope' may not be everything i expected but it hits the right beats more often than not.… Expand

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alexa417Sep 29, 2015

Fast, loose and smarter than it looks, Dope has a point to make and has fun making it.

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XarithusApr 30, 2018

The story within about a black teenager and his friends getting caught up in drug trade and crime is a story that should be told. Even with the satirical and goofy vibe that this movie has. But this movie just offers awkward dialogue, stiffThe story within about a black teenager and his friends getting caught up in drug trade and crime is a story that should be told. Even with the satirical and goofy vibe that this movie has. But this movie just offers awkward dialogue, stiff acting, odd pacing and an inconsistent plot. Honestly have no idea how critics liked this one that much.… Expand

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RoboCriticJun 19, 2015

The movie "Dope" is awesome. The best of Pineapple Express meets Ferris Bueller's Day Off in Inglewood. You will fall in love with the three musketeers from the hood. The movie's twist will keep you guessing and the plot will keep you hopingThe movie "Dope" is awesome. The best of Pineapple Express meets Ferris Bueller's Day Off in Inglewood. You will fall in love with the three musketeers from the hood. The movie's twist will keep you guessing and the plot will keep you hoping they will recover from bad luck, bad ass folks and bad choices made while chasing fine woman with fine asses.

Viewers better have a strong stomach for sex, drugs and rough language because it's all there in your face.

The music works from the beginning to the end with a flashback focus on the 90's.… Expand

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LamontRaymondJun 19, 2015

The film hearkens back to the modern classic "House Party", but with more social commentary, deep web, bitcoins, and less Robin Harris (sadly). A$ap Rocky and Zoe Kravitz are both excellent, but the real star of the show is the star of theThe film hearkens back to the modern classic "House Party", but with more social commentary, deep web, bitcoins, and less Robin Harris (sadly). A$ap Rocky and Zoe Kravitz are both excellent, but the real star of the show is the star of the show - Shameik Moore. I'm sure we'll be seeing much more of him. Bottom line: it's a must see, the music is great, and stick around for Moore doing all the top dance moves from 90s hip-hop videos.… Expand

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StevieGJDJun 24, 2015

Ignorant conservatives who do not want to appreciate the realities of growing up in an area where you can get shot going home from school or where "A students, with their eyes on Harvard, have their sneakers stolen in school, physically takenIgnorant conservatives who do not want to appreciate the realities of growing up in an area where you can get shot going home from school or where "A students, with their eyes on Harvard, have their sneakers stolen in school, physically taken from their feet, with no adults around to stop the thieves" should not see this film. You will not like it and will reject any truth in it. Moreover, it will fuel a plethora of ignorant observations that would be better left unobserved. I did not grow up in such a place. But my wife did. Though this, like every movie, cannot include every type of person who grows up in such an area, there have not been many movies about a smart young black kid who lives in a ghetto, and who understands that education is a better ticket out than sports or crime. This should be celebrated not dismissed. Though I'm not a huge John Hughes fan, this film is reminiscent of Hughes' films. I look forward to the director's next outing. The film has many cultural and music references that some people will not understand, and might cause them to dismiss the film. I know I did not get them all. But I got enough that I laughed plenty of times and was pleasantly shocked a few times. People who don't like profanity, intense sexual situations and drug references will not be pleased either. But I, for one, really liked this film.… Expand

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FilmPhonicSep 21, 2015

Writer/ director Rick Famuyiwa attempts to weave together the comedic stylings of ‘Superbad’ and context of ‘Boyz n the Hood’ with the sensibilities of a teenage “outsider” comedy/drama into what is essentially a “triumph of the geeks”Writer/ director Rick Famuyiwa attempts to weave together the comedic stylings of ‘Superbad’ and context of ‘Boyz n the Hood’ with the sensibilities of a teenage “outsider” comedy/drama into what is essentially a “triumph of the geeks” proposition with a distinctly adult tone.

As a reflection of his own cultural preferences, Rick Famuyiwa chooses to make the 3 lead “geeks” uniquely “ghetto Hipsters” with the customary cultural appropriation that comes with it, in ‘Dope’ it features an obsession with 1990’s hip-hop culture which adds to the sense of being outsiders, the result of which is a delightful use of classic 90’s hip-hop within a strong soundtrack the way that ‘Superbad’ used classic soul & funk.

Indeed there’s much shared between ‘Dope’ and a number of coming-of-age outsider comedies like ‘Superbad’, from the risqué irreverent humour to the escalating outrageous situations, so when the novelty of the inner city setting wears-off, ‘Dope’ becomes very much your typical modern comedy which could easily have been named ‘Ghetto Geeks: A True Underdog Story’, albeit a contemporary version that makes good use of modern technology and social media.

Perhaps its biggest shortcoming is that for all the crazy goings on, ‘Dope’ is never really that funny, apart from a couple of scenes, and never gets close to the comedic levels of the films it clearly draws inspiration from. Despite this the unique nature of the setting does provide some rarely seen comedic fodder as well as scope for social satire, in fact the film builds towards an attempt at highlighting issues of systematic social discrimination in the US, with limited success it must be said.

The Bottom Line…
A moderately funny and mildly entertaining morality piece about staying true to oneself, ‘Dope’ is just about an original enough take on the teenage underdog comedy to be worth the watch, for Shameik Moore’s lead performance if nothing else, without leaving a particularly lasting impression.… Expand

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MSquierJun 28, 2015

If you don't like this movie, you're wrong. It's that simple.
(Side notes regarding things that were on point: acting, pacing, originality, soundtrack, and heart)

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GreatMartinJun 19, 2015

“Fun”, “One of the more commercial prospects coming from the Sundance Festival”, “Breakout star”, “Dynamic camera work”, “Vibrant comedy”, “Best movie soundtrack of 2015” and, once again, as happens 2-3 times every year I get pulled into a“Fun”, “One of the more commercial prospects coming from the Sundance Festival”, “Breakout star”, “Dynamic camera work”, “Vibrant comedy”, “Best movie soundtrack of 2015” and, once again, as happens 2-3 times every year I get pulled into a movie by the hype and sit there dumbfounded at what is up on the screen!

Let’s see what “Dope” has. A lot of violence, some gratuitous, definitely a lot of cursing, a woman urinating on the street and/or vomiting in the face of a guy, nudity, mostly female of course, a high school teenager masturbating a couple of times and, of course, let’s not forget drugs, a lot of drugs. And that soundtrack? Definitely a generational thing!

Is there a neighborhood in Inglewood, California, known as “The Bottoms”? Do A students, with their eyes on Harvard, have their sneakers stolen in school, physically taken from their feet, with no adults around to stop the thieves? Do they have their bicycles stolen on the way home and is there no place in-between a geek and a dope dealer in Black neighborhoods?

One of the reasons I love the movies is that I can learn about groups of people I may not know otherwise but in “Dope” I didn’t know whether I was watching a comedy about stereotypes, and/or clichés, or this is the way a segment of Americans live. I have never lived in a ghetto, always in a community of various races, sexes, genders, nationalities, religions, geeks, jocks and people who made their living from all the different walks of life but this is one movie I was completely lost.

Shameik Moore, as Malcolm, is a charmer as the Harvard want to be student who gets involved in a backpack full of drugs along with a gun , and, by the way, a Bitcoin, scheme. Tony Revolori, as Jib, who is ‘14% Black’ and Kiersey Clemons, as a butch lesbian, along with Moore are the stars of the movie as the best of friends. Zoe Kravitz is a much wiser than he is love/sex interest for the virgin Malcolm. I felt sorry for Chanel Iman as her role is demeaning to all women while Kimberly Elise, as a single working mother represents the best in women, which is rare in this movie. A$AP Rocky as a local dope dealer, Quincy Brown as Iman’s brother, Roger Guenveur Smith as a Harvard interviewer along with Keith Stanfield, De’Aundre Bonds, Blake Andeson, Rick Fox and Amin Joseph, along with producer/narrator Forest Whitaker add to the film in various roles.

The music, mostly by Pharrell Williams, along with Lee Haugen and Germaine Franco, definitely is not for me! The direction and screenplay by Rick Famuyiwa was lacking and confusing to me and for a ‘comedy’ there was very little reaction from the mainly Black audience.

I left the theatre asking myself, “What did I miss?”… Expand

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ahnehnoisJun 19, 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 aIt 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.… Expand

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felipeperchaJun 21, 2015

Malcolm (Shameik Moore), the teenage hero of writer and director Rick Famuyiwa’s shambling, agreeable Sundance hit “Dope,” is a classic figure straight out of 1990s African-American cinema. He’s growing up in a tough Los Angeles neighborhoodMalcolm (Shameik Moore), the teenage hero of writer and director Rick Famuyiwa’s shambling, agreeable Sundance hit “Dope,” is a classic figure straight out of 1990s African-American cinema. He’s growing up in a tough Los Angeles neighborhood (the Bottoms, in Inglewood), surrounded by gang violence and drug deals. He has a perfectly sculpted flattop and a collection of pristine Nike footwear, at least when the Bloods who persecute him at school don’t steal it. He loves Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Digital Underground and any number of less famous alt-rap acts. (At one point he and his friends buy the 12-inch single of “Rock Dis Funky Joint” by Poor Righteous Teachers – and as white-boy embarrassing as this is, I had that record!)

Except, wait – it’s only the ‘90s in Malcolm’s head, and in the obsessive yearnings of his band of misfits: A teen lesbian named Diggy (Kiersey Clemons) and a guy named Jib (Tony Revolori, from “The Grand Budapest Hotel”), who clearly isn’t black but whose precise ethnic origins are never explained. Is he Latino? Is he Arab? And why, as white hippie-hacker type Will Sherwood (Blake Anderson of “Workaholics”) wonders aloud, is Jib allowed to say the N-word when Will isn’t? Complicated question, am I right? And not one everyone will answer in the same way. (Paging Ms. Dolezal!) Malcolm says he doesn’t care whether Will says that word; Diggy pops him one every time he tries it. It’s not that she doesn’t like him, or thinks he’s a bigot. “It’s just instinct,” she shrugs.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerMay 14, 2016

Dope's story is about a nerd named Malcolm having a really crazy time in the hood. He gets mixed up with drugs, worries about getting into Harvard, and ultimately learns more about himself in the end. It's a different perspective than yourDope's story is about a nerd named Malcolm having a really crazy time in the hood. He gets mixed up with drugs, worries about getting into Harvard, and ultimately learns more about himself in the end. It's a different perspective than your typical coming of age film. One that uses it's setting and characters' races to add a bit of punch to the narrative. This leads to a final act that gets a little jumbled with getting it's points across.

Luckily everything up to that point makes for a hilarious, wild ride. Outside of all the laughs to be found, what makes it's story so compelling are it's young actors. The standout being Shameik Moore as the lead character Malcolm. He gives a fantastic, geeky performance that grows as the character does.

It's got action, drama, and plenty of laughs. It doesn't really dive into it's morals until right at the end and comes off a little heavy handed as a result, but even then the film can't really be dampened. Things get insane for Malcolm and his friends. It's their likability that keeps you just as invested in their struggles as well as their more hilarious encounters.

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Eon2323Jun 23, 2015

The best description I can give this film is the name itself; this movie really exceeded my expectations. Maybe it's because I can greatly relate to the main character. This piece of work offered great performances from the actors, a wittyThe best description I can give this film is the name itself; this movie really exceeded my expectations. Maybe it's because I can greatly relate to the main character. This piece of work offered great performances from the actors, a witty and hilarious screenplay, a wondrous soundtrack, and some interesting themes. My hats off to Shameik Moore, he did an amazing job as the main character Malcolm. It was also nice to see some rappers as actors here including Vince Staples. What the movie did a great job of however was conveying a message and resonating with the audience, and you don't even have to necessarily like hip-hop to get it.… Expand

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bfoore90Jun 27, 2017

Dope movie. It starts off as a SuperBad-like comedy set in the streets of Los Angeles but starts to shift its tone to much darker subject matter.The acting from the 3 leads is superb, definitely a good film.

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homer4presidentOct 26, 2015

This movie was an outside of the box view of the struggles of making it out of the "hood". Truly unique, and surprising movie. Not at all what I expected. It was a pleasant coming.

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GentM2015Oct 23, 2015

Dope is a movie about Malcolm,a geek that lives in a tough neighborhood and he is addicted with the 90s,with its music its style and everything,he even thinks that he and his friends were supposed to live back then.
I enjoyed the movie quietDope is a movie about Malcolm,a geek that lives in a tough neighborhood and he is addicted with the 90s,with its music its style and everything,he even thinks that he and his friends were supposed to live back then.
I enjoyed the movie quiet a lot actually,despite not expecting much from it.It is a fun and smart movie about these geek teenagers making a name for themselves even though born in the wrong time at the wrong place.
Shameik Moore did an incredible job as Malcolm,the lead of the movie.He showed emotions,he was funny when needed to and he is one of the best things about this entire movie.Kiersey Clemons and Tony Revolori were also very good as Malcoms best friends.
Though the movie is not without its flaws.One being its twisted and controversial messages all involving life changing decisions for these teenagers which is really weird and might be misunderstood to some.
Overall this is a good movie,undeniably and a surprising one because I was not expecting it to be this good and despite some flaws and some pacing issues here and there,this movie is a hit.… Expand

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YoloSwag4DogeJun 12, 2016

It started off engaging and interesting, but just got really bizarre. The movie seemed to be trying to make a point, (or many points), but in the end it all becomes really convoluted. I liked the characters and I liked some of the dialogue,It started off engaging and interesting, but just got really bizarre. The movie seemed to be trying to make a point, (or many points), but in the end it all becomes really convoluted. I liked the characters and I liked some of the dialogue, but in the end the ridiculous plot just killed it for me. If you're into marvel movies, you'll love this.… Expand

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keanounakamuraJun 27, 2015

Overall, I think that it was a great film. The directresses narrative form along with jumpcuts to increase the level of irony. Though the word **** seemed to be over-used, the usage seems to be a commentary on how the "N" word is in todaysOverall, I think that it was a great film. The directresses narrative form along with jumpcuts to increase the level of irony. Though the word **** seemed to be over-used, the usage seems to be a commentary on how the "N" word is in todays vernacular, highlighting it's peculiar role in language. I just wish that the plot was thicker… Expand

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susank101Jul 10, 2015

Engaging Shameik Moore is aided and abetted by a sure-footed attractive young cast in a sometimes touching, often funny hybrid coming-of-age caper movie. Earnest and innocent, 'good' student Malcolm embraces all the cliches of 90s hip-hopEngaging Shameik Moore is aided and abetted by a sure-footed attractive young cast in a sometimes touching, often funny hybrid coming-of-age caper movie. Earnest and innocent, 'good' student Malcolm embraces all the cliches of 90s hip-hop culture from the tips of his Jordan kicks to the top of his fade haircut, while he strives to earn himself a ticket out of the bottoms of Inglewood via the ivy halls of Harvard. His lovable misfit posse of three includes hispanic Jib ("14% African American") played by Toni Revolori -- the bellboy in Grand Budapest Hotel, and transvestite Diggy (Kiersy Clemons). A spontaneous invitation to a birthday party that turns into a drug raid, a bungled handoff of planted drugs, and an alumni college interview that turns into a lesson in surveillance and the shadow black hat economy, with a recurring love interest or two for the hero, lead to perilous adventures and ultimately, a celebration of the triumph of the human spirit. All set to a truly dope soundtrack that ranges from retro rap hits to contemporary gems by Pharrell Williams and like the best scores, serves as a Greek chorus to the proceedings. A bit uneven in pace and tone but overall lots of fun to be in the company of this lively young ensemble.… Expand

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PeterayMay 20, 2016

First of all, AWESOME SOUNDTRACK... Full of oldschool rap that I grew up on. Second, dialogue was to-the-point, well-written, and often very funny. Excellent performances and had a solid plot. Good momentum, and entertaining to the end.First of all, AWESOME SOUNDTRACK... Full of oldschool rap that I grew up on. Second, dialogue was to-the-point, well-written, and often very funny. Excellent performances and had a solid plot. Good momentum, and entertaining to the end. I highly recommend.… Expand

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alexbclarkDec 23, 2015

Writer and director Rick Famuyiwa does a fantastic job setting up the world of Dope. The dialogue was quick, witty and poignant. All of the characters had their own unique personality. My only complaint is that I would have liked to see aWriter and director Rick Famuyiwa does a fantastic job setting up the world of Dope. The dialogue was quick, witty and poignant. All of the characters had their own unique personality. My only complaint is that I would have liked to see a little more character building from the main leads. We’re told repeatedly that they are geeks but they never really do geeky stuff.

Dope is at its absolute best when it's making a statement. Unfortunately the story slumps and gets too sidetracked to be considered an absolute must-watch film. Instead, Dope is a should-watch film, whenever you get a moment.… Expand

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megabearMar 11, 2016

I had no expectation whatsoever with this movie. It was there, had good review, so I thought I'd give it a try. It began like any other movie, but blossomed early, stayed full, and punctuated the end with a very satisfying mark. I lovedI had no expectation whatsoever with this movie. It was there, had good review, so I thought I'd give it a try. It began like any other movie, but blossomed early, stayed full, and punctuated the end with a very satisfying mark. I loved it, and it will remain a classic in my memory.… Expand

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TVJerryJun 25, 2015

Malcolm (Shameik Moore) and his 2 friends are self-proclaimed geeks, academic achievers who endure humiliation and threats in their high school and their tough Inglewood, CA neighborhood. What starts out feeling like a nerd high school comedyMalcolm (Shameik Moore) and his 2 friends are self-proclaimed geeks, academic achievers who endure humiliation and threats in their high school and their tough Inglewood, CA neighborhood. What starts out feeling like a nerd high school comedy (with a decidedly black twist and not many laffs), turns into a risky teen adventure involving drugs, criminals and other community stereotypes. This trio has a hardscrabble energy that defies expectations and the movie has a smart attitude and plenty of heart: a blend of political concepts from "Boys in the Hood" with the sensitive life lessons of a John Hughes flick.… Expand