Eddie Murphy
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- Summary Stung by a string of showbiz failures, floundering comedian Rudy Ray Moore (Eddie Murphy) has an epiphany that turns him into a word-of-mouth sensation: step onstage as someone else. Borrowing from the street mythology of 1970s Los Angeles, Moore assumes the persona of Dolemite, a pimp with a cane and an arsenal of obscene fables.
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Summaries. Eddie Murphy portrays real-life legend Rudy Ray Moore, a comedy and rap pioneer who proved naysayers wrong when his hilarious, obscene, kung-fu fighting alter ego, Dolemite, became a 1970s Blaxploitation phenomenon.
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- Overall: Positive
Eddie Murphy
Unfortunately, I grew up during the period when Murphy peaked with Shrek and Dreamgirls, so I know him more for his attempts at trying to do less-risque films than the kind of material which made him famous. So when it comes to Dolemite Is My Name, we get a brilliant mix of him honing in on the dramatic chops he showed in Dreamgirls and Mr. Church, combined with the Eddie Murphy that was once one of the top acts in entertainment.
Wesley Snipes
Like Murphy, Welsey Snipes’ career isn’t anywhere near his peak back in the 80s/90s. However, also like Murphy, Snipes as D’Urville taps into what we have formerly seen from Snipes. But, with him, I’d say he tapped more into his comedic appeal, a la To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, minus the drag and being feminine. Meaning, Snipes was definitely a bit of a hot mess. Not to the point of giving Murphy a run for his money, but he was definitely making sure Murphy was not going...
Nearly Every Supporting Character Is Given A Chance To Shine
With a cast that has Eddie Murphy and Wesley Snipes, you may think those who are just stars of television, like Keegan-Michael Key or Tituss Burgess, or those who mostly have worked in ensembles or supporting roles, like Mike Epps and Craig Robinson, might be forgettable. For the most part, that isn’t true. If anything, the majority of the supporting characters are given multiple chances to shine, but the one who stands out the most is Da’vine Joy Randolph as Lady Reed. As the female lead of...
It’s Funny, But Not Gut Busting Funny
I should note, despite all the comedic talent in this, and their antics, this probably won’t be the funniest movie you’ve ever seen, or have seen this year. The comedy, if anything, is made to help keep the movie moving and the audience engaged. So while you will laugh or giggle, I wouldn’t expect any knee-slapping kind of moments or jokes.
While Dolemite Is My Namemay not be the funniest movie you ever saw, it does succeed in highlighting who Rudy Ray Moore is and being an inspiring biopic focused on his rise to fame. It also helps you understand that before Tyler Perry, among others, there was this man from the middle of nowhere who, with a dream, and the right team, found success. ...
Feb 28, 2020 · Summaries. Dolemite Is My Name (2019) February 28, 2020. 493 4 minutes read. Film and Plot Synopsis. Dolemite Is My Name begins in 1970’s Los Angeles. Rudy Ray Moore is a struggling singer and comedian with no particular talent. However, Rudy is able to find a particular niche when he creates the character of Dolemite.
- Craig Brewer
Dolemite Is My Name is a 2019 American biographical comedy film directed by Craig Brewer and written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski.The film stars Eddie Murphy as filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore, who is best known for having portrayed the character of Dolemite in both his stand-up routine and a series of blaxploitation films, which started with Dolemite in 1975.
AwardCategorySubjectResultTop 10 FilmsTop 10 FilmsWonBest ActorWonBest Supporting ActressWonBilly FoxNominatedOct 2, 2019 · Murphy plays Moore, the chameleon-like hustler who parlayed his ability to change and his tenaciousness into a career as a stand-up comedian whose signature character, Dolemite, made him famous. Before discovering the self-promoting, badass trickster pimp of the title, Moore tried his hand at shake dancing, magic acts and even singing.
Oct 2, 2019 · Oct. 2, 2019. Dolemite Is My Name. Directed by Craig Brewer. Biography, Comedy, Drama. R. 1h 58m. Find Tickets. When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our...
Oct 11, 2019 · Peter Bradshaw. Fri 11 Oct 2019 09.00 EDT. T he question of whether Eddie Murphy has got his mojo back – or if it had ever gone away – is probably beside the point, considering his richly enjoyable...
