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65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critics What's this?

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 43 Ratings

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  • Starring: Arsenio Hall, Michael Jai White, Tommy Davidson
  • Summary: When “The Man” murders his brother, pumps heroin into local orphanages, and floods the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor, Black Dynamite is the one hero willing to fight all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House. (Harbor Entertainment)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    100
    Along the way, Black Dynamite blends satire, nostalgia, and cinema deconstruction into a one-of-a-kind comedy high.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    90
    An enjoyable celebratory ode to a fiercely entertaining counterculture-inspired genre.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: James Greenberg
    60
    Even if it's a one-joke movie that runs out of steam, director Scott Sanders manages to keep the gag going for 90 minutes.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. beehivehornetnest
    10
    This movie is a diamond in the rough. what's up with the limited release in my city. That's ok cause the DVD is mine upon release. Cult Classic material.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. AaronS
    9
    Hilarious. That's the best word to describe this film. Yes, it's one joke that plays out for an entire 90 minutes, but who cares? Any joke that can be told for 90 minutes and keep audiences entertained is one hell of a thing. The film hits the nail on the head every single time...even making fun of the poor production values from the blacksploitation era, with intentional "bad" editing, and ridiculous cheesy special FX. Even the acting is intentionally "bad." I can honestly say that this is the best comedy that has come out so far this year (and that includes The Hangover).… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. RyanGee
    5
    Black Dynamite is a movie that executes the spoof genre in the utterly correct way to create a parody. With its vintage-style appearance and 70s style soundtrack, the film performs in a way that resembles the old martial arts movies that were popularized back in the day. Although its style is its strong point, there are large lapses between the laughs. There are enormous instances of humor in a lot of the one-liners and monologues, but unfortunately those entice long waits of slow dialogue. Overall, this film packs bits of action and humor, but it is apparent that it is flawed with its lack of movement in wittiness and in dialogue.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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