I was asked to come up with my list of the 10 Worst Black Films. It was harder than I thought because, contrary to popular belief...
However, these films are stinkers and must be exposed.
The criteria:
Both lead actors must be Black (example: Catwoman w/Halle Berry - NO, Ali w/Will Smith - Yes)
The theme must center on a Black Situation (example: Crash - No, Love Jones - YES)
With that said here is the quick list. I'm sure I could come up with a few more if I thought real hard. They are coming to me as I post these.
10. Friday After Next 2002 (As if Next Friday wasn't bad enough)
9. Krush Groove 1985 (I always said this one looked like it was made and edited at a Sunday afternoon cookout)
8. Amazing Grace 1974 (I love me some Moms Mabley and they know they could have come up with something better for her)
7. Woo 1998 (Why was Foxy in this movie? Was she an investor?)
6. The Wiz 1978 (Dorothy... a school teacher? I have no words)
5. I Got The Hook Up 1998 (I still love the first 20 minutes of this movie. There is nothing funnier than Bad-mouth Bessie and her sister Nasty-mouth Carla. "They's good customers.")
4. Disorderlies 1987 (No words)
3. Dolomite 1975 (With his all-girl army of kung fu killers... God help us)
2. Original Gangstas 2000 (Either everybody had a light bill due or a child going off to college. Even Weezie signed up for this one)
1. The Players Club 1998 (If it's partially responsible for launching the career of LisaRaye McCoy, DAMN IT ALL TO HELL!)
6 comments:
LMAO!!!!!
Hey, I like the idea of this one...cna I still it for my blog? Okay, that said, my brother. I'm about to hit you up. I'm gonna start off by saying most of the ones you listed I have not seen, such as: Disorderlies, I got the hook up, Original Ganstas, Woo, Dolemite and Krush Groove. I do agree with you on Amazing Grace. What the Hell was the purpose of that mess? LOL. Now, here is were we have I come to Jesus meeting. C'mon now, bro. What was wrong with Friday after Next? It made me laugh, although male rape ain't funny. The Wiz? Really? That's a classic. You got to appreciate any movie that showcases Micheal's orginal nose (Done be putting the Wiz on the list and forego "Booty Call"-I was trying to take my own life waiting for that one to end). And the Players Club!?! The PLAYERS CLUB!?! Are you kidding me? I need to add that bad boy to my list of favorites. We need to sit down and have a talk on your movie critiquing skills, young man. LOL (Oh, and thanks for patronizing my blog, brother)
You and I are gonna fight...
6 and 10 need to be taken off the list immediately.
All things Californian must be supported at all times!!!!
Ice Cube is yummy!
number 1 needs to be taken off the list! I loved that movie!
@antneya: You are just happy your film didn't make this list :-)
@One Man's Opinion: Steal away! We can learn a lot about each other by the films we like. To answer your question, Amazing Grace probably gives you the very best glimpse of Baltimore before The Corner or The Wire. As for Friday After Next, I'm just not a big fan of sequels. They very often diminish the quality of the original, hence House Party 2,3 & 4, and how many Bring It Ons are there now? There have been exceptions. I thought Barbershop 2 was quite good. Michael's original nose aside, The Wiz, though moderately entertaining, was a complete bastardization of the book by Charlie Smalls. I believe it is, in fact, the Cleopatra that Deena didn't want to make in Dreamgirls! Booty Call was a gag, but you're right. It should make someone's awful list. I just didn't pay that much attention to it. All I remember is Vivica and Jamie speaking chinese, at some point. Oh... and a condom run. Player's Club tops my list because it just felt forced. I do love when Adele Givens gets knocked out. An I love your blog, even when I disagree with your opinion... lol
@Bloopty: Okay, girl, get your gloves. I suppose Sprung and Nora's Hair Salon should receive honorable mention as well... lol They were hella bad!... lol And Ice Cube does clean up well, but sometimes the movies... not so much!
@Fuzzy: All I can say is if you were entertained. I am happy for you. I wanted to gouge my eyes and puncture my ear drums. But no shade, I bought the DVD from the cut-out bin at Sam's store. I like to laugh at it's awfulness.
i'ma have to agree with the commenters about the players club. you just hatin, shawty.
"all you do is spin reh-cords, thas all you do."
"EB-ny."
"here you go with one of them ronnie 'ho quotes'." (or something like that)
damn, too bad i can't rent it here in colombia.
oh...favorite disorderlies quote: "hello you sexy young things, you."
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