SuperFly

Name: SuperFly
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: June 13, 2018
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 52
Cast: Adriyan Rae, Allen Maldonado, Andrea Londo, Atkins Estimond, Big Bank Black

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: June 13, 2018 | R

Starring: Adriyan Rae, Allen Maldonado, Andrea Londo, Atkins Estimond, Big Bank Black, Big Boi, David Dunston, Dawntavia Bullard, Esai Morales, Jason Mitchell, Jennifer Morrison, Kaalan Rashad Walker, Lex Scott Davis, Michael Kenneth Williams, Omar Chaparro, Terayle Hill, Trevor Jackson

Summary: The movie is a remake of the 1972 blaxploitation film Super Fly.

Director: Director X.

Genre(s): Action, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 116 min

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The Guardian Charles Bramesco

Jun 12, 2018

This high-gloss take on Gordon Parks Jr’s funky vision of the hustle goes so far into sheer, unabashed rap-video excess that calling it gratuitous would miss the point. Until it suddenly, brutally isn’t. Read full review

Randall Colburn

Jun 12, 2018

As was the case with the majority of blaxploitation films, the original Super Fly’s appeal wasn’t in its story so much as the ways in which it carved out an unapologetically black vision that served to capture a particular era in terms of its themes, music, and fashion. X has done that here, but he’s also crafted a crowd-pleasing summer blockbuster that will appeal to the modern filmgoer. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

Jun 12, 2018

Sure, young star Trevor Jackson (“Grown-ish,” “American Crime”) can’t fill O’Neal’s effortlessly dapper, achingly world-weary shoes, and few movie soundtracks can rival Curtis Mayfield’s legendary album for the first “Super Fly.” But this is a remake worthy of its original. Read full review

Katie Rife

Jun 12, 2018

When the new SuperFly does show flashes of street-smart wit...its energy is infectious. Mostly, though, it needs to take its hero’s advice and take things up a notch. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jun 13, 2018

This Superfly is all hair and clothes and cars. There’s nothing beneath the surface. Read full review

Peter Hartlaub

Jun 12, 2018

It lacks a moral center, and at times seems oblivious to the laughable things that are happening on screen. It’s also about 20 minutes too long. And yet SuperFly is entertaining, period. The dialogue is fast and fun, and the sense of fashion is so pervasive that it occasionally distracts from the movie. Read full review

Mike Scott

Jun 12, 2018

The new Superfly is, simply, a terrible movie. It is slick, and it boasts action, hot tunes and style to spare. But beyond the polish that a deep-pocketed studio backer can buy -- in this case, Sony's Columbia Pictures shingle -- this is a shamefully hollow movie that fails on multiple levels. Read full review

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Co-Odyssey

Jul 9, 2018

A lot of racism is surrounding this film and people are trying harder than they should to make it out as controversial. As a straight white male who grew up in the hood, I gotta say nearly every white person criticizing this film for "racism" is taking advantage of Metacritic and IMDB'sA lot of racism is surrounding this film and people are trying harder than they should to make it out as controversial. As a straight white male who grew up in the hood, I gotta say nearly every white person criticizing this film for "racism" is taking advantage of Metacritic and IMDB's rating systems. This film isn't the Revenant but if your review is worse than The Room, then your clearly incapable of having an honest opinion, that's not taste its just a lack of objective thought. This film isn't amazingly shot, but its a clean and cohesive action film with a badass protagonist. The soundtrack is also pretty kickin. Honestly there are so many white Americans who have been brainwashed into the world is against them and that somehow watching and enjoying a film like this is a "betrayal of their race". The reality is it's a harmless film with a small tad of social commentary. Its a solid between 7.5-8.0 depending on your tolerance cartoony action films. Giving it a ten because the film is simply not a 5.5, there are opinions then there is intolerance.… Expand

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Dufreshest

Jun 26, 2018

I always find it tough to watch a film like Superfly because the idea of the American Dream becomes ever present. I don't condone toxic (whether natural or unnatural) substance use, abuse, or the marketing (of any kind) for the aforementioned type of substances. Yet, it's always interestingI always find it tough to watch a film like Superfly because the idea of the American Dream becomes ever present. I don't condone toxic (whether natural or unnatural) substance use, abuse, or the marketing (of any kind) for the aforementioned type of substances. Yet, it's always interesting having the conversations that ensue after watching a film like Blow, Scarface, Donnie Brasco, Swordfish, etc. especially concerning people not living super fly lives.

People are fighting hour-to-hour to make a living and there are so many opportunities available that people are not aware of which will greatly enhance their stance in life. No, I'm not talking about drug dealing unless you want to work in the pharmaceutical industry as a certified employee. I don't mean the previous sentence in a sarcastic sense either. Some might deem themselves certified street pharmacists. The real point is, a film like Superfly shows another side of the American Dream that proposes a potential reality for some - an actual out - from their paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyles.

Let's be real. Some people have gone down a path of no return by choice. This is not an implication that all of these paths are wrong. In life, people have to make decisions about their life - confirmations in a sense. In many instances, these people are glorified and vilified. The glorification and vilification of these certain people magnifies them. Superfly superimposes these ideas well through some of the most important aspects of a child's life - a caring and present parent and social relations. Now, there is a huge area for conversation concerning the mothers and their sons in the film which I will not touch upon in the review. As one might already notice, entering the conversation of the American Dream might seem to take away from the rest of the review - but, it only makes Superfly so much more appealing. This is not the only film displaying the glorification and vilification of considerably corrupt behaviors in theaters.

How does one get super fly? There's already a statement about being Superfly in the beginning of the film which basically says, stick to what you're good at and get super fly investors (a bit of a sarcastic statement concerning the investors though an actual aspect to recognize of reality - even banks have investors - consumers being of the most important of them). The film looks good and its elements fit the story well. The only blatantly confusing aspect occurs in a final scene at Priest's home. Otherwise, the film resettles afterward, comes to a reasonable end, and leaves viewers with a dream fulfilled. The story telling works well especially with the narration from Trevor Jackson as Priest throughout. Plus - the film really touches on topics that certain communities are having trouble handling.

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Overall: 7.981/10

P.S. There are people that don't want to be super fly, and - there are people that will do anything to get super fly. There's nothing wrong with being rich, not flashy, and not famous. But - don't live a life that's aimless or negatively directed.

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Relaxedmike

Jun 16, 2018

I enjoyed the movie. Lots of action here. Hell people..Its only a movie. Somebody here goes on about promoting better black images. Fine, I'm all for that. But like I said..ITS A MOVIE. What part of this don't you understand? Movies are about enjoyment and entertainment. This movie wasI enjoyed the movie. Lots of action here. Hell people..Its only a movie. Somebody here goes on about promoting better black images. Fine, I'm all for that. But like I said..ITS A MOVIE. What part of this don't you understand? Movies are about enjoyment and entertainment. This movie was definitely entertaining.… Expand

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TVJerry

Jun 22, 2018

I remember reviewing the original 1972 version, which was a bit hit with a great soundtrack. A lot of the same elements from the original are back. The central character (Trevor Jackson) is a "good" drug dealer: He has integrity and is good to his crew. The plot centers around his effort toI remember reviewing the original 1972 version, which was a bit hit with a great soundtrack. A lot of the same elements from the original are back. The central character (Trevor Jackson) is a "good" drug dealer: He has integrity and is good to his crew. The plot centers around his effort to make one last score that'll get him out of the game. Meanwhile, there's plenty of cocaine, backstabbing, booty shaking, cool rides, rap music and gunplay…none of it especially original. The only notable innovation is that he has 2 girlfriends and they have a steamy (literally) 3-way in the shower. Otherwise, it's a predictable, bombastic gangsta flick without any directorial innovation or anything new added to the pedigree. And they don't even take advantage of the great songs from the original (all of "Pusher Man' plays, but no "Freddie's Dead" and only a quick nod to the original title song).… Expand

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thillman

Nov 13, 2018

Well black people upset because we had black panther and now we back to been gangsters. Well I couldn't cause I find this movie terrible. Heard this story like so many times that it's just ripping off of other gangsters film. Acting bad, action sequences over-the-top, the villains are dumbWell black people upset because we had black panther and now we back to been gangsters. Well I couldn't cause I find this movie terrible. Heard this story like so many times that it's just ripping off of other gangsters film. Acting bad, action sequences over-the-top, the villains are dumb and bad CG. The best part of the movie is Jason Mitchell and Micheal K. Williams. Everything else is ****… Expand

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DavidNotDave27

Jun 21, 2018

Boring and uninspired, yet cocky in it's execution. This film is like a bland dish of food that has had a copious amount of salt added.

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RatedRex

Jun 13, 2018

It is time for black folks to stop supporting movies about gangsters, pimps, drug dealers and stereotypical ghetto life. There are a million uplifting stories out there. Let's use our talent and resources to promote better images and a more positive message.

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