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BLACK DYNAMITE
* * * * * (2009, 84 minutes, Rated R)
Presented by Anaconda Malt Liquor
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Black Dynamite is awesome. Since watching Black Dynamite, I've been seriously considering
having "Black" tattooed across the knuckles of one hand and "Dynamite" across the knuckles of
the other. Black Dynamite is the role model that role models look up to. If I could go back in time
and select a godfather for my children, that godfather would be Black Dynamite.
In case you couldn’t guess from the poster, Black Dynamite is a parody of blaxploitation films. Not
unusual, as one is usually rolled about every ten years (see Undercover Brother -- which I really
like -- and I’m Gonna Git You Sucka). But Black Dynamite stands tall above the others, like some
kind of… tall standing thing. Black Dynamite is the parody of blaxploitation films.
* * * * * (2009, 84 minutes, Rated R)
Presented by Anaconda Malt Liquor
IN A HURRY? CHECK OUT OUR MINI-REVIEW IN THE UTICA OBSERVER-DISPATCH!
Black Dynamite is awesome. Since watching Black Dynamite, I've been seriously considering
having "Black" tattooed across the knuckles of one hand and "Dynamite" across the knuckles of
the other. Black Dynamite is the role model that role models look up to. If I could go back in time
and select a godfather for my children, that godfather would be Black Dynamite.
In case you couldn’t guess from the poster, Black Dynamite is a parody of blaxploitation films. Not
unusual, as one is usually rolled about every ten years (see Undercover Brother -- which I really
like -- and I’m Gonna Git You Sucka). But Black Dynamite stands tall above the others, like some
kind of… tall standing thing. Black Dynamite is the parody of blaxploitation films.
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Besides, any film that opens with a commercial for malt liquor is
already all good by me.
Within the opening minutes of Black Dynamite, the world’s most
obvious undercover agent is gunned down at a big drug deal. The
detective assigned to the case loudly laments how this death will
cause “the streets to flow with blood” when the victim’s brother
finds out.
That brother? Is Black Dymamite (Michael Jai White)...
... Who is simultaneously making love to three women at once.
And I mean literally, like he has three functioning johnsons.
... Who not only kicks a door through an apartment in the next
scene, but then kicks a guy through a wall into the next apartment.
... Who hollers the same “HOO-WEEE!!” kung fu as the legendary
Jim Kelly. Here is the man in action:
already all good by me.
Within the opening minutes of Black Dynamite, the world’s most
obvious undercover agent is gunned down at a big drug deal. The
detective assigned to the case loudly laments how this death will
cause “the streets to flow with blood” when the victim’s brother
finds out.
That brother? Is Black Dymamite (Michael Jai White)...
... Who is simultaneously making love to three women at once.
And I mean literally, like he has three functioning johnsons.
... Who not only kicks a door through an apartment in the next
scene, but then kicks a guy through a wall into the next apartment.
... Who hollers the same “HOO-WEEE!!” kung fu as the legendary
Jim Kelly. Here is the man in action:
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| As previously announced, St. Ides is the malt liquor of choice at The 'Bin. |
Needless to say, when Black Dynamite learns of his kid brother’s death, he’s quickly re-instated
into the CIA put on the case. I do appreciate that the film took the time to allow Black Dynamite to
grieve through some quality flashbacks. Here’s the dialogue from one:
“Jimmy, I am 18-year-old Black Dynamite and you are my 16-year-old
kid brother and you are high as a kite yet again!”
Beautiful.
Along the way, Black Dynamite becomes involved with a lovely social worker dealing with smack
being dealt in the local orphanage. If there’s anything Black Dynamite is passionate about , it’s
orphans, so he pledges to rid the neighborhood of drugs… which he does in the course of a single
montage.
Yeah, saying this film is “over the top” doesn’t seem to cut it.
into the CIA put on the case. I do appreciate that the film took the time to allow Black Dynamite to
grieve through some quality flashbacks. Here’s the dialogue from one:
“Jimmy, I am 18-year-old Black Dynamite and you are my 16-year-old
kid brother and you are high as a kite yet again!”
Beautiful.
Along the way, Black Dynamite becomes involved with a lovely social worker dealing with smack
being dealt in the local orphanage. If there’s anything Black Dynamite is passionate about , it’s
orphans, so he pledges to rid the neighborhood of drugs… which he does in the course of a single
montage.
Yeah, saying this film is “over the top” doesn’t seem to cut it.
| This shot from Black Dynamite pretty much tells you everything you need to know about the film. |
At least it does so thoroughly. Not
only does the film feature characters
with names like Cream Corn,
Bullhorn, Honey Bee, Chicago Wind
and Chocolate Giddy-Up, Black
Dynamite employs the most tortured
movie logic to be seen since the ’
60s Batman to uncover a conspiracy
filled with tainted malt liquor and
“kung-fu treachery” that leads all the
way to “the Honky House.”
I am happy to say that Black
Dynamite isn’t just absurd plots and
‘70s clothing. Black Dynamite does
an excellent job in mimicking the
style of classic blaxploitation films.
And I’m not just talking about the
music: the period stock footage, the
jumpy editing, the occasional boom
mike -- Black Dynamite has been
only does the film feature characters
with names like Cream Corn,
Bullhorn, Honey Bee, Chicago Wind
and Chocolate Giddy-Up, Black
Dynamite employs the most tortured
movie logic to be seen since the ’
60s Batman to uncover a conspiracy
filled with tainted malt liquor and
“kung-fu treachery” that leads all the
way to “the Honky House.”
I am happy to say that Black
Dynamite isn’t just absurd plots and
‘70s clothing. Black Dynamite does
an excellent job in mimicking the
style of classic blaxploitation films.
And I’m not just talking about the
music: the period stock footage, the
jumpy editing, the occasional boom
mike -- Black Dynamite has been
lovingly created to look and feel like a vintage blaxploitation film. And that care is what puts Black
Dynamite head and shoulders above the rest.
Dynamite head and shoulders above the rest.
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