Dolemite Is My Name
2019, comedy, drama, history
118 minutes
The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.
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9.1
2019-12-09
A gold standard comedy for 2019 it is easy to say that Eddie Murphy is back like he never left. Read more
8.5
2019-10-30
I think this is a crowd-pleasing and compelling but conventional tribute to an influential artist, actor, and comedian who I knew very little about beforehand. I was grinning from ear to ear throughout this film, and, at one point, it even made me misty-eyed. Read more
8.0
2019-10-16
Dolemite Is My Name tells a personal story, but it’s one that’s universal to dreamers everywhere. Read more
7.0
2020-01-23
One can’t pretend that this Dolemite doesn't incorporates clichés, but we also can’t deny it’s an extremely entertaining exercise and an uplifting reference to this particular side of the African-American filmmaking culture. Read more
7.0
2019-10-04
Dolemite Is My Name is a simple, yet affectionate ode to Moore that brings his story to life through an appealing blend of humor, heart, and music. Read more
6.0
2019-10-05
Similarly, there’s no flair in the filmmaking itself; the progression of the plot is formulaic and conventional, bounding along with predictable music and montages. It may be based on real people, but creative exaggerations appear tragically underused. Read more
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