Hustle & Flow
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68 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

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  • Starring: Anthony Anderson, Ludacris, Terrence Howard
  • Summary: The redemptive story of a streetwise Memphis hustler trying to find his voice and realize his long-buried dreams. (Paramount Classics / MTV Films)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: M. E. Russell
    100
    The writing, acting and filmmaking make Hustle & Flow nothing short of amazing.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Colin Kennedy
    80
    As soon as Howard steps up to the mic, the movie crackles to life.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Michael Dequina
    80
    While never sacrificing any of the hard-knock authenticity and specificity of his characters and their milieu, Brewer has crafted a deeply felt film.
  4. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    50
    Some will find it chicly inspired, recalling blaxploitation's heyday with its grimy urban realism. Some will rightly find it corny, absurd, and an insultingly limited presentation of options for the most disenfranchised African-Americans: I'm still waiting for the movie fantasy about the pimp who wants to get his GED.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 49
  3. Negative: 6 out of 49
  1. PatrickM.
    10
    This movie gets better with repeated viewings. Not many movies you can say that about. Even though I heard some good things about it when it came out, I didn't see it because the subject matter didn't interest me. Trouble relating to the whole pimp and ho, hip-hop culture. Glad I caught it on cable, because this movie presents more of the universal human experience than 99% of the garbage out there. Far better than Crash, which is unwatchable a second time around. Great performances throughout...I'll be looking for more from Craig Brewer.… Expand
  2. JeffM.
    8
    Terrance Howard rocks, the music is great, and the film, if nothing else, manages to make you root for a pimp.
  3. juliankleiss
    7
    Does well in capturing the creative moment/process of a musician. Encourages to have a dream and work for it, to eventually break out of an unfulfilling everyday routine. Claims to give insight into an average pimp's life. A few magical (musical) moments, worth watching.… Expand
  4. Spongeee
    1
    Wow!!! This was such a horrible movie. Maybe it wouldnt be so bad if it wasnt over hyped by MTV. But this is a cookie cutter, made for the white folks movie about black people. Every aspect is bad about this film, esp the writting. Thank goodness I waited to watch it at the $1 theater.… Expand

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