They Cloned Tyrone
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): July 14, 2023
6.7
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Generally favorable reviews based on 46 Ratings
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7
bertobellamyJul 22, 2023
A hilarious mix of comedy, mystery, sci-fi, and blaxploitation. It's as if Jordan Peele directed a Black Mirror episode. Juel Taylor uses black humor to comment on racism, segregation, and mass manipulation. The third act goes off the rails,A hilarious mix of comedy, mystery, sci-fi, and blaxploitation. It's as if Jordan Peele directed a Black Mirror episode. Juel Taylor uses black humor to comment on racism, segregation, and mass manipulation. The third act goes off the rails, but John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris are a hell of a trio.… Expand
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10
LISOCHIKOTOSAJul 22, 2023
Great film, funny, action packed. Great cinematography. Really good as well from Jamie Foxx, John Boyega , Teyonah Paris & Kiefer Sutherland. The characters are very dynamic and the music used in the film is also really nice
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9
mosey2013Jul 23, 2023
I enjoyed this fun and crazy romp. Part exploitation films from the 70s, a little Get Out, Boondocks and Blac Dynamite but still original it was a wild ride
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8
mrc_brnJul 31, 2023
Great movie, characters and story. At the same time a blast because of the wild characters, funny dialogue and outlandish story, it stayed with me because of the disturbing underlying societal issues it cheekily addresses. Will watch it again.
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9
TorchlinkAug 17, 2023
I loved this movie. If you're in the mood for a fun mystery movie definitely give it watch. But other reviews have gone into what makes the film good. What really made it great to me how good the cinematography was as well, and while someI loved this movie. If you're in the mood for a fun mystery movie definitely give it watch. But other reviews have gone into what makes the film good. What really made it great to me how good the cinematography was as well, and while some critics point out that it could have been tighter, i actually enjoyed the more random "superfluous" scenes that really gave the movie some character and flavor.… Expand
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8
vityatsoiJul 28, 2023
great phantasmagoric comedy - i'm very glad that it's exactly what trailer promised. weird and unpredictable, it breaks movie tropes. finally a good netflix movie
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10
Rizzo_The_NinjaJul 25, 2023
Great flick. A future classic for sure. We need more movies that are unique and are made using “outside of the box” thinking
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8
alejandro970Jul 29, 2023
The best way to understand this movie? It is something like a love letter to blaxploitation cinema that made an era in the distant 70's, with all its excesses, and dysfunctional characters. It would be unfair not to give them the credit theyThe best way to understand this movie? It is something like a love letter to blaxploitation cinema that made an era in the distant 70's, with all its excesses, and dysfunctional characters. It would be unfair not to give them the credit they deserve for their efforts.… Expand
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8
SoulWarfareAug 29, 2023
They Cloned Tyrone is a compelling and clever mystery movie. It has a very witty and fun script with an exceptionally strong chemistry between our main trio. John Boyega gives a great performance as the main character, Jamie Foxx and TeyonahThey Cloned Tyrone is a compelling and clever mystery movie. It has a very witty and fun script with an exceptionally strong chemistry between our main trio. John Boyega gives a great performance as the main character, Jamie Foxx and Teyonah Parris are both very charismatic and funny. There is also a strong visual and costume direction with a great score as well. It does unfortunately get very predictable in the 3rd act and feels a bit of a sudden rush to the end. Nevertheless, a very charming and fresh take on the mystery genre.… Expand
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8
snesJul 25, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Did they actually shoot this on film? Was it just Netflix encoding making it look pixelated and blurry? Were the grain effects etc fake? All irritating questions I had on the back of my mind, I must have hit alt+ctrl+shift+d a dozen times during the movie to try and figure out if it was still in 4k. Which is a shame because the cinematography, set pieces, costumes, and lighting are AMAZING in this movie. Jamie Foxx giving quite possibly my favorite performance of his career yet, and making an incredibly fun team with Boyega and Parris. In a way this reminds me of the movie Palm Springs, it starts off as one thing then quickly morphs into a fun scifi romp. There are some logical inconsistencies here and there, possibly some of it is intentional, but one aspect of the movie "the three words" really bothered me since in the real world it would have unraveled the entire ending of the movie. However none of my complaints are enough to take away from how fun the movie is, how original it is, how well acted it is, how well shot it is, etc. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.… Expand
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7
ExceladeogunAug 5, 2023
They cloned Tyrone

This blaxploitation flick tells the story of a Black trio trying to uncover a government cloning project. They cloned Tyrone is a creative and thrilling ride, with several twists and turns. The trio of John Boyega, JamieThey cloned Tyrone

This blaxploitation flick tells the story of a Black trio trying to uncover a government cloning project.

They cloned Tyrone is a creative and thrilling ride, with several twists and turns. The trio of John Boyega, Jamie Foxx and Teyonah Parris are bursting with great chemistry, confidently leading this movie. The brilliance of this movie is mostly tied to this trio.

They cloned Tyrone's biggest flaw is its plot. It's bold and expansive but needs ample explanation which isn't always done satisfyingly. The movie starts well but as the twists and turns begin to unfold, it losses its cohesiveness; plot holes and untasteful cases of convenience show up. In a world of other recent blaxploitation flicks like Jordan Peele's Get Out, They cloned Tyrone pales in comparison solely because of how its plot is wrapped up, but it's a good entry for the genre especially with the performance of its leads.

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9
MaulcunJul 24, 2023
They Cloned Tyrone is one of the best movies I've seen in awhile. They filled up those two hours with so much fun, comedy, drama, suspense and action! This movie Felt like a great mashup of Black Dynamite and Us.

I thought the cinematographyThey Cloned Tyrone is one of the best movies I've seen in awhile. They filled up those two hours with so much fun, comedy, drama, suspense and action! This movie Felt like a great mashup of Black Dynamite and Us.

I thought the cinematography was on point, it wasnt the typical normal settings on a camera. It looks like they put some thought to it being that it was like a sci fi horror flick, I think that the grainy hazy dark filters capture that mood.

The social commentary was hilarious and tragic at the same time, but never felt ham-fisted or overbearing. Exposed some real life issues.

I think this film was executed well and the plot never felt force. Definitely worth watching.… Expand
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7
royalguy07Jul 25, 2023
Definitely one of the better Netflix originals of the past couple years. Stylish and funny but loses major steam in the final act unfortunately.
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8
infraReconAug 2, 2023
I'm going out on a limb here, am I just crazy or is this film surprisingly good? It's been a while since I was invested in a movie that's different to what we've seen. Now granted that this film does make use of Stereotypes, Racism and to beI'm going out on a limb here, am I just crazy or is this film surprisingly good? It's been a while since I was invested in a movie that's different to what we've seen. Now granted that this film does make use of Stereotypes, Racism and to be honest some truth about black communities to create comedic and quite effective scenes in this movie.

Not only that but the music, the cinematography, the action scenes and the sense of mystery are well implemented in this film.
While it does have some shortcomings such as the way them N***** Speak.
You will be hearing a lot of, how would I put it, African American Slang? Sometimes it's hard to understand what they are saying so I recommend Subtitles for this.

Other flaws are some logic in the film, you might notice some, but the main one of concern is the one used twice(Olympia Black). It doesn't make sense considering the implications but I get what they were going for.

Other than that this film is solid, new, and fresh, something we haven't really seen before, or in a while and most likely will never see again for a while.

Let's see them Ratings, N****:
Visuals: 9/10, So close to perfection.

Music: 9/10, I dig the music.

Plot and Logic: 8/10, There are problems but besides that a really good time.

Story: 9/10, Outstanding use of, well you know.

Characters: 8/10, Needs some more spice in the chicken, but it's good.

N*****:10/10, I don't see a problem with the word, though Metacritic just might.

It's an 8/10, I'm thinking of other flaws but I can't think of any, the characters are relatable enough given their roles, oh and John Boyega shines in this film.
Jamie Foxx is a little on the side, and Teyonah Parris did a good job.

Huh, I honestly thought this film was going to be throw-away, but I'm shocked, I like this.
If you like the hood stuff, with a good balance of dark, comedy, and Satire, this may indeed be the film you need to watch.
You know what, Watch it, it deserves attention.… Expand
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8
Shawn0305Jul 27, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They Cloned Tyrone is a great film. The movie has great directing, amazing production and costume design, and incredible performances from Jamie Foxx and John Boyega but the film does have some flaws. The movie is supposedly set in the 70s but it references Michael Jackson’s Thriller which was released in the 80s and SpongeBob which was released in the 90s but overall the film is very enjoyable and hilarious.… Expand
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10
matlajAug 6, 2023
Original, really well played, great blaxploitation mood. Story, music and dialogs are top notch. Highly recommended.
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8
AfroSamoraiSep 1, 2023
Its... different...in a good way, i enjoyed it and john boyega killed his role
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9
BigmaFeSep 3, 2023
Funny and original with inspired performances and a soundtrack and plot that will make you want to re-watch.
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