SUBSCRIBE
F O R T R E S S
No Result
View All Result
  • MOVIES
  • TV
  • GAMING
  • TECH
  • COMICS
  • CULTURE
    • BOOKS
    • TOYS
    • SNEAKERS
    • INTERNET
  • VIDEO
  • WIN
Fortress of Solitude
  • MOVIES
  • TV
  • GAMING
  • TECH
  • COMICS
  • CULTURE
    • BOOKS
    • TOYS
    • SNEAKERS
    • INTERNET
  • VIDEO
  • WIN
SUBSCRIBE
No Result
View All Result
Fortress of Solitude
No Result
View All Result

dope - movie review

Home > Movies > Dope – Movie Review

Dope – Movie Review

Daniel RombyDaniel Rom
July 29, 2016
in Movies
Tags: Movie Review
ShareTweetSend

Dope is a film that straddles the line between satire and serious slice-of-life problems that affect a troubled community and the youth in it. The result is jarring rather than entertaining, however, a fun ‘90s aesthetic, decent acting and a well-chosen soundtrack help cover up some of those problems for the most part.

DOPE movie review

[dropcap]M[/dropcap]alcolm (Moore) is a young black high-school student in a run-down neighborhood in Inglewood California. Smarter than many of his peers, he aspires to go to Harvard. Obsessed with the ‘90s, his counselor feels that his entrance essay focusing on the work of Ice-Cube doesn’t show enough maturity, and schedules an interview with a Harvard alumnus to help get him in. As the important date approaches, Malcolm gets caught up in a drug war between rival gangs that threatens everything he’s worked for.

The sections of this film that show us the daily life of Malcolm and his friends are by far the best: the comedic, satirical element is in full view when Malcolm describes his hobbies and we see how different he is from the other kids, and how being different makes him a target in various ways. The analogy of the flower that rises too high getting cut down seems appropriate here. Malcolm and his friends have a band, with the music being written by Pharrell, and it feels so authentically ‘90s that it must be seen to be believed.

However, the addition of the drug plot is where the movie loses steam for me. Its details are rather generic, and the entire feeling throughout is an overbearing school video that tries to tell you that if you go to parties you will eventually do drugs and go to jail and ruin your life. It’s a bit heavyhanded and full of clichés.

The cast is well chosen from throughout the world of music, film, and modelling, and the overall setting is interesting and draws you in. I just wish Dope’s plot was a bit more ambitious in its efforts.

ShareTweetSend

FOLLOW US

ADVERTISEMENT

POPULAR

  • The 15 Most Powerful Characters In The Marvel Universe

    The 15 Most Powerful Characters In The Marvel Universe

    24 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The 15 Most Powerful Anime Characters Of All Time

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Superman & Lois Introduces A Black Lex Luthor

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 12 Most Powerful Characters In The DC Universe

    142 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • #CancelHenryCavill Trends After Trolls Learn That Henry Cavill Dated Gina Carano

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Wrong Turn 2021 Review
Movies

Wrong Turn 2021 Review – Horror Returns To The Woods

bySergio Pereira
February 22, 2021
i care a lot review
Movies

I Care A Lot Review – Unnerving & Wildly Entertaining

February 19, 2021
Malcolm and Marie Review Netflix
Movies

Malcolm and Marie Review – Zendaya & John David Washington Shine

February 5, 2021
arnold schwarzenegger predator 1987
Movies

Why 1987’s Predator Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger Was The Best

byRick Austin
January 29, 2021
Finding 'Ohana
Movies

Finding ‘Ohana Review – Netflix’s Goonies

January 29, 2021

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Fortress of Solitude

Fortress of Solitude

Fortress of Solitude has become one of the most popular geek entertainment interest websites in South Africa and covers news and reviews on movies, games, comic books, gadgets, TV series, toys, sneakers and more.

The articles on Fortress of Solitude are written by a group of talented, professional and experienced freelance writers, all experts and leaders in their various fields.

Categories

  • Board Games
  • Books
  • Comic Books
  • Competitions
  • Gaming
  • Internet
  • Movies
  • Podcast
  • Sneakers
  • Tech
  • Toys
  • TV Series

Newsletter

Sign up for news in your inbox.

  • For more information on COVID-19
  • About Us
  • Authors
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy & Site Disclaimer
  • Contact Fortress of Solitude

© 2021 Fortress of Solitude, a division of Fortress Entertainment. Registered in South Africa. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Latest
  • Home
  • Movies
  • Gaming
  • Comic Books
  • Tech
  • TV
  • Toys
  • Sneakers
  • Win
  • Video
  • Fortress Podcast
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Contact
  • RSS Feeds
  • Privacy & Site Disclaimer

© 2021 Fortress of Solitude, a division of Fortress Entertainment. Registered in South Africa. All Rights Reserved.