Eddie Murphy just made a terrific movie. When was the last time you were able to say that?
It's called "Dolemite Is My Name".
It's based on real person named Dolemite.
He made dirty records kind of like Redd Foxx did.
And then made some of the first Blacksploitation movies.
He was a major Black star.
Perfect for Eddie Murphy.
On to the scoring.
Is it interesting?
Very.
A+.
Compelling even?
Often
A+.
Is it good storytelling?
First rate.
A+.
Is. it well written?
Very.
A.
Is it well cast? Well played?
It looks like Eddie cast all his friends. But they're all really good.
A+.
Did the director put such a personal stamp on it so that no one else could have made it?
No. But I don't think it matters.
No Grade.
How long does it take to establish the film's locale and time period?
Immediately. It's the 70's.
A.
Is it too long? Too short?
Perfect.
A.
Is it believable? Do you care about the characters?.
Totally, and totally.
A+.
.
Is it predictable?
No. I had no idea where it was going. I really didn't do my homework.
A.
Do you think about it after you've seen it?
Often
A.
Is it funny?
Fucking hilarious.
A+.
.
Would it have been worth the thirteen bucks it would have cost to see it in the movies?
Yes. But it's on Netflix.
A+.
Is it impressive?
More than I realized when I was watching it.
A+.
Overall grade: A.
Does a great job of depicting moviemaking by people who have no idea of how to make one.
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