The read
A Balasaur Score of 62 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, Metacritic 48/100. Audiences rate it 18 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic48/100
Audiences rate it 18 points higher than critics do.
222 audience votes
Key crew
- Keenen Ivory WayansDirector
- Keenen Ivory WayansWriter
- David Michael FrankOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Keenen Ivory WayansJack Spade
- Bernie CaseyJohn Slade
- Antonio FargasFlyguy
- Steve JamesKung Fu Joe
- Isaac HayesHammer
- Jim BrownSlammer
- Ja'net DuBoisMa Bell
- Dawnn LewisCheryl
- John VernonMr. Big
- Clu GulagerLt. Baker
- Kadeem HardisonWillie
- Damon WayansLeonard
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Themes
heropimpghettoblack humorclowningblaxploitation cinema