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  • 2020
  • R
  • Well Go USA Entertainment
  • 2 h 3 m
  • 2020
  • R
  • Well Go USA Entertainment
  • 2 h 3 m

Summary Four boyhood friends from New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward return after Hurricane Katrina to find their homes decimated, no jobs, and no help from FEMA. Reluctantly turning to a local gangster for work, the friends are hired to pull off a daring heist in the heart of the city. But the job goes bad and they find themselves on the run, hunte...

Directed By: RZA

Written By: P.G. Cuschieri

  • 2020
  • R
  • Well Go USA Entertainment
  • 2 h 3 m
  • 2020
  • R
  • Well Go USA Entertainment
  • 2 h 3 m

Cut Throat City

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
67
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 14 User Ratings
5.9
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Summary Four boyhood friends from New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward return after Hurricane Katrina to find their homes decimated, no jobs, and no help from FEMA. Reluctantly turning to a local gangster for work, the friends are hired to pull off a daring heist in the heart of the city. But the job goes bad and they find themselves on the run, hunte...

Directed By: RZA

Written By: P.G. Cuschieri

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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64% Positive
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36% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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64% Positive
7 Reviews
36% Mixed
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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88
Aug 21, 2020
The result is a sprawling urban drama with eruptions of violence.
By Matt Zoller Seitz FULL REVIEW
75
Aug 18, 2020
Cut Throat City ends on a note that’s too clever by half, but that doesn’t undercut all the vibrant, rough-edged, impressive storytelling that led to that moment.
By Richard Roeper FULL REVIEW

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Mixed or Average Based on 14 User Ratings
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36% Positive
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43% Mixed
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21% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 14 User Ratings
5.9
36% Positive
5 Ratings
43% Mixed
6 Ratings
21% Negative
3 Ratings

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10
Filmlover69
Sep 2, 2020
Cut Throat City felt raw and authentic. As one of the characters says, "You can feel the realness in this motherF....."
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10
thetruthcritic
Sep 2, 2020
Throughly enjoyed this film! Very timely and honest to today's world. A great watch and recommend for all to see. Great execution by the director, RZA. Great cast and performances as well.
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75
Aug 17, 2020
Cut Throat City is still an ambitious and volatile film, an atmospheric survey of the thankless world of the rich and the damned.
By Chuck Bowen FULL REVIEW
67
Jul 16, 2020
As COVID-19 widens the gap between the rich and the poor in communities across the country, Cut Throat City’s institutional assault feels sadly timely.
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60
Aug 18, 2020
Cut Throat City will doubtless grab the attention of RZA’s diverse fanbase, but looks unlikely to make a significant mark among contemporary crime dramas.
By Justin Lowe FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 17, 2020
Cut Throat City has vivid moments, but RZA’s direction is better than P.G Cuschieri’s script. The film is a muddled social-protest thriller that tries to bridge the corrupt machinations upstairs with the desperation of the streets, and can’t find a way to connect them convincingly.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
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Aug 18, 2020
Not surprisingly, Cut Throat City is a product of RZA’s voice, highlighting his social awareness and raw, deep, in-your-face delivery. What is surprising is how scattered the film is. Like a rapper without flow, Cut Throat City lacks the oomph to keep audiences engaged.
By Asher Luberto FULL REVIEW
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10
MarkH89
Sep 1, 2020
RZA really proved himself a strong director with this film. Well fleshed-out characters drive this very timely story to a place that’s thought provoking, entertaining, and ultimately impactful.
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Yeti360
Aug 31, 2020
Political Statement of our times wrapped in a action film. The film makes you think.
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Ralfbergs
Jan 21, 2021
While at first it seemed like it will be with an interesting premise and story, the second part of the movie was a big letdown. It got boring fast and not that interesting further. Also the outcome felt like rushed.
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MatthewMay
Aug 22, 2020
Absolute trash, terrible story, terrible acting! The ending is crap. This movie was pure garbage!!
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Production Company Rumble Riot Pictures, Patriot Pictures
Release Date Aug 21, 2020
Duration 2 h 3 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Desperate times. Dangerous measures.
Website https://www.cutthroatcitymovie.com/
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