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Dope

2015
Comedy
Drama
1h 43m
A coming of age comedy/drama for the post hip hop generation. Malcolm is a geek, carefully surviving life in The Bottoms, a tough neighborhood in Inglewood, CA filled gangsters and drugs dealers, while juggling his senior year of college applications, interviews and the SAT. His dream is to attend Harvard. A chance invitation to a big underground party leads Malcolm and his friends into a, only in Los Angeles, gritty adventure filed with offbeat characters and bad choices. (imdb)
Directed by:
Rick Famuyiwa Rick Famuyiwa
Written by:
Rick Famuyiwa Rick Famuyiwa
Starring:
Kimberly Elise Kimberly Elise Forest Whitaker Forest Whitaker Zoë Kravitz Zoë Kravitz Lakeith Stanfield Lakeith Stanfield Tony Revolori Tony Revolori Shameik Moore Shameik Moore Kiersey Clemons Kiersey Clemons Blake Anderson
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Genres:
Comedy, Drama
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, Spanish
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Dope

2015
Comedy
Drama
1h 43m
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natebarriosnatebarrios
Rated 20 Jun 2015
70
58th
For a movie about crossing and clashing identities and personalities, DOPE perfectly encapsulates just that. Tonally it dances between comedy and drama like hip-hop breakbeats, in what could have been a mess. It's an old school flavor seen through a contemporary lens. Its image and charisma is unique -- exactly what more teen comedies and even indies should be. Funny, romantic, tense, eye-opening, and downright wonderful to watch.
Rated 20 Jun 2015
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 26 Jun 2015
85
59th
It's like John Hughes' Illmatic, or Ice Cube's Risky Business. Quick, hip, hilarious and just an absolute fucking blast.
Rated 26 Jun 2015
damildamil
Rated 20 Oct 2015
75
81st
This was a lot of fun. It comes from a perspective you don't normally see in cinema, which I appreciated. The cinematography and costumes are so great and vibrant, the performances from the young cast are fresh and endearing, and the soundtrack is totally awesome. The previously tight screenplay does falter a bit in the third act and it became a little heavy-handed with its message at the end, though. Still, for the most part, I enjoyed the hell out of this, and I think you will too!
Rated 20 Oct 2015
manamana6671manamana6671
Rated 30 Jun 2015
89
83rd
Very original, laugh-out-loud hilarious, and wonderfully written. I enjoyed the hell out of this movie, especially because the main cast of characters (esp. the main protagonist) was so likeable and endearing. The message at the end is very hard-hitting and relevant. I really hope a lot of people see this movie. It does not deserve to be forgotten.
Rated 30 Jun 2015
ippeiIppei
Rated 05 Sep 2015
80
86th
Seriously fun film. It's all at once relatable and not, that it toes that fine line really well. A so-so-cool throwback to the era I grew up in (nostalgia's sake) and an awesome soundtrack to boot. The final monologue does seem a little forced but it is poignant and raises a, unfortunately, valid point.
Rated 05 Sep 2015
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 15 Dec 2015
4
51st
Black Pineapple Express? It starts off very similar, but instead of going for the huge ending it ends kind of quietly. Would've preferred a bigger ending for a film with such great energy. More importantly it speaks to the black and POC kids in high school struggling with identity and "whiteness" since the Internet really took off (easier to find "white shit" now isn't it?) Ace soundtrack. Best use of Korn ever.
Rated 15 Dec 2015
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 03 Jul 2015
88
78th
For years Hollywood has made teen crime action comedies like Risky Business or Doug Liman's Go. But Dope turned that premise on its head by infusing the story with an energy normally contained in golden era hip hop albums by Ice Cube or A Tribe Called Quest. I will say the picture's one flaw is also its strength: a channel surfing tone which shifts from coming-of-age hood drama to super fun heist movie. Although, given the lead's last monologue/college application essay, maybe that's the point?
Rated 03 Jul 2015
kasperlKasperL
Rated 20 Sep 2015
80
86th
It really is. So is the tagline. Look out for Moore and Clemens, they're about to go all the way from The Bottoms to the top.
Rated 20 Sep 2015
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 23 Jun 2015
7
49th
'Dope' loses steam as it rolls into its second act and the plot takes more prominence, but the old school soul and style of the picture shines through, thanks to fun characters, sharp humor, a classic soundtrack, and a relevant (if pronounced) message.
Rated 23 Jun 2015
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 22 Sep 2015
87
83rd
While some elements of it aren't that satisfying, this resonated with me on a personal level and yes, I felt things.
Rated 22 Sep 2015
obdurateObdurate
Rated 03 Nov 2015
85
80th
Admittedly it stops being funny a little ways through (though up until that point I laughed quite a bit), and only occasionally sprinkles laughs into the mix as it transforms into a drama. I just love rap as a soundtrack for movies, and even a scene with a Korn song was awesome. In fact, it's a perfect marriage of music and visuals throughout. Tonally all over the place, but it's a lot of fun to watch because it's so energetic; a compelling and dynamic experience w/o becoming a mess.
Rated 03 Nov 2015
twincinematwincinema
Rated 17 Feb 2016
90
92nd
One of the most vibrant, entertaining films I have seen in recent memory. Everything works so well. The film deftly handles the change in tone during the two parts of the film. Moore is a revelation as the lead. The soundtrack choices work well in this film. A film that deals with teenage identity issues, especially when that issue is compounded by race and class.
Rated 17 Feb 2016
yoohooyoohoo
Rated 11 Nov 2015
90
92nd
A gorgeously shot homage to everything in the 90's, this was a fun and fast film. Not the best film, and the events don't always make sense, but it works.
Rated 11 Nov 2015
shellishShellish
Rated 21 Oct 2015
85
90th
Really well written and fun that manages to express important sentiments about race and life. The dialogue is so good and interesting, the music is awesome, it's also really well shot. The movie keeps a really uplifting and fun spirit, even when dark things are happening on screen. Sure, it gets a little gimmicky with it's mention of things like"Waze", "Find My iPhone", and "Bitcoin" but that's what people talk about & it's important to make it reflect the time it's set in.
Rated 21 Oct 2015
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 17 Jan 2016
83
86th
Inventive and fun - a good blend of art and expression.
Rated 17 Jan 2016
snazzSnazz
Rated 23 Sep 2015
80
87th
Shameik Moore can definitely be the comedian that Will Smith used to be :)
Rated 23 Sep 2015
paxtonPaxton
Rated 31 Aug 2023
70
65th
Makes Risky Business look like Innocuous Business
Rated 31 Aug 2023
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 30 Oct 2015
90
82nd
Refreshing, thoughtful, a modern coming of age tale that has a bit of everything going on. The dialogue, characterization and the poignant message it sends make it one of the most unique films in a long time. It's a film that cannot be classified into a single genre and that proves to be both a blessing and a curse at times. It proves to have some dramatic message about changing the outcome, but it allows to many moments to float by with witty banter and not enough hard hitting social views.
Rated 30 Oct 2015
punqPUNQ
Rated 30 Sep 2015
60
89th
Dope (2015) for sure! Mashing the days hip hop was good with the modern day drug dealing with a positive touch. Perhaps a little too positive. All the hot diggity dames, cool style and uplifting black(ish) message. Very few hard edges, but with comedy that'll reach an wider audience. Maybe I'm too pessimistic to really appreciate it's vanilla ending.
Rated 30 Sep 2015
bofbof
Rated 23 Dec 2015
75
71st
Lots of fun. Doesn't quite nail the balance between comedy and drama, but then again the characters live in a place where those can shift pretty violently anyway. Deft script, good performances, brilliant soundtrack, and a moral that seems to ask "so how's this different from any other stoner comedy, then?"
Rated 23 Dec 2015
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 18 Jul 2016
85
73rd
This film is... well, dope! It was a real surprise to me. At first I wasn't sure if I was going to like this, but it took me back to the 90's with Malcom's love for 90's Hip-hop and the whole 90's style. His friends were really funny, especially the girl, who kept getting confused as being a boy. The situations that the group get into were really funny and I learned more about bitcoin in this movie than I've known my whole life...
Rated 18 Jul 2016
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 29 May 2016
62
71st
What a fun time. It starts to meander after beginning fantastically, but it's funny throughout, the music is great, and it's lovingly made, unique creation.
Rated 29 May 2016
ocelotOcelot
Rated 10 Jun 2016
65
64th
One of the rare movies that sells you from minute one, then never overstays its welcome by wearing out too quickly by giving away its bag of tricks. it also does a great job masking its fairly conventional plot with some great comedic editing and a (hopefully) star-making performance from Shameik Moore.
Rated 10 Jun 2016
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 13 Oct 2015
6
53rd
Has a lot of flare, I'll give it that. Undeveloped villains and some really unnecessary narration are my main gripes.
Rated 13 Oct 2015
dresd_r_e_s_
Rated 29 Jan 2016
3
65th
This is dope... It is... Whitaker as the narrator is maybe a bit sought, but I accepted it from the start and got along with it. I sincerely hope to see Shameik Moore and Kiersey Clemons and something awesome in the near future. *Good
Rated 29 Jan 2016
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 23 Jun 2015
25
15th
A perfectly acceptable coming-of-age dramedy for blacks who think they're smart but aren't really. Then the ending happens and it tries to have a message and I want to punch Rick Famuyima in the face.
Rated 23 Jun 2015
frnk23frnk23
Rated 29 Sep 2015
55
32nd
takes itself seriously while living in a fantasy
Rated 29 Sep 2015
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 19 Feb 2017
82
84th
This is an original, excellent film. The script is really good, it makes you care about the main characters. The casting is also really well done, the cast does a fantastic job. I highly recommend this film.
Rated 19 Feb 2017
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 17 Dec 2015
70
70th
While I did enjoy the movie, I can't really say that about the message. It was not good that they trivialized their drug dealing, despite presenting it as no choice option. Also, a few of the characters were rather unconvincing. Still it was entertaining & engaging. I liked the three nerdy musketeers & I think they could have made much better use of the characters. There was a spark of something really good here, but it's also bogged down a bit with shortcomings. Also, I didn't like the end.
Rated 17 Dec 2015
xacviantxacviant
Rated 22 Jun 2015
73
32nd
Malcolm (Shameik Moore), a high school senior in the L.A. ghetto working to get into Harvard, finds himself stuck with a vast quantity of MDMA--and disposes of it in a very modern way. Oh, and he also must deal with being a 90s hip-hop geek, and win the girl (Zoe Kravitz) before it's all over. There are a lot of laughs and a lot of wit and invention on display, but it loses steam in the second half, doesn't develop its characters quite enough, and its morality may raise a few eyebrows.
Rated 22 Jun 2015
jaiguyJaiGuy
Rated 02 Nov 2015
70
26th
Everyone seems to like this one. It was lost on me. Perhaps I'm getting too old. Bitcoins!
Rated 02 Nov 2015
bakcheiabakcheia
Rated 18 Feb 2016
86
79th
This movie is loads of fun, well-acted, fast-paced, and cleverly written. Dope is aware of all the tropes teen movies and comedy/thrillers tend to follow, and it doesn't dodge them so much as recalibrate them to be thoughtful and very self-aware in as unpretentious of a way as possible. Everyone (even A$AP Rocky) is well-cast here and they all play their roles so believably well. Not only that, but it tackles issues of race and poverty more thoughtfully/powerfully than most typical dramas do.
Rated 18 Feb 2016
chrispalmChrisPalm
Rated 10 Oct 2015
79
77th
Unfortunately it tries a little too hard being smart, but its entertaining and something different atleast
Rated 10 Oct 2015
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 30 Jan 2016
75
77th
7+ highly recommended
Rated 30 Jan 2016
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 18 Apr 2016
81
77th
While the plot is a bit ludicrous, Dope is wildly original with a tone that fits the title. It is Risky Business for the 21st century.
Rated 18 Apr 2016
stuie299stuie299
Rated 09 Apr 2017
75
46th
An incredibly original movie that's mostly style over substance. A great premise, but the screenplay is a bit sloppy and the characterization is not much more than cliched stereotypes. Nothing to really complain or celebrate about the acting. This movie survives because of it's incredible vibe. Everything from the music choices to the art direction is on point and does a great job of elevating all of the film's lesser components to a higher level.
Rated 09 Apr 2017
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 31 Jan 2023
76
50th
Enjoyable coming of ager has enough freshness and vitality in its performances (and specific locale) to help forget that there’s not a great deal new going on here; at its best when just sitting back and observing these characters freewheel their way through day to day life and suffers somewhat whenever it shifts to a more concrete (and overly familiar) gang violence subplot. Attempt at a finale “message” is also a miscalculation, trying to wrap a bow around a film that doesn’t wear one easily.
Rated 31 Jan 2023
zoinkzoink
Rated 11 Apr 2017
65
50th
Surprising in touch with technology which I found very enjoyable.
Rated 11 Apr 2017
gsbgsb
Rated 25 Sep 2016
70
43rd
The cinematography is stunning and of course, the music is cool, but painfully basic plot. If you only love light skin girls and reepectability politics, this one is for you.
Rated 25 Sep 2016
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 28 Jan 2016
55
30th
Finaldeki didaktik ton tüm filmi örnek üzerinden ilerleyen video essay gibi hissettiriyor. Ama bu problem bi kenara bırakılırsa, iki yardımcı karakteri oyuncular keşfetmiş ya da casting direktörü kutlanmalı, çünkü senaryoda direkt bir köşeye bırakılmış gibiler. Bunların ötesinde gulumsetebilen keyifli bir *coming-of-age* seyirligi.
Rated 28 Jan 2016
igormacheteigormachete
Rated 09 Jan 2016
36
4th
Fails miserably at being smart and original.
Rated 09 Jan 2016
dmcrimsonDMCrimson
Rated 05 Oct 2015
75
25th
ugh, bitcoin? ughhhhh
Rated 05 Oct 2015
yiannosYiannos
Rated 28 Jan 2017
40
7th
Dope is an awkward mix of teen comedy and urban drama that hammers home its simplistic social message to the point of absurdity. The view of teenage life seems strangely inauthentic, which is odd given the creative team behind it. The drug dealing plotline is contrived and treated both seriously and frivolousy, highlighting the tonal confusion. It would be refreshing to see an American film about young minorities that doesn't impose a restrictive framework on them. Dope isn't that film.
Rated 28 Jan 2017
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 08 Apr 2016
55
74th
#16#, exp3, rw2, story, ratings, Zoë.K/6B4
Rated 08 Apr 2016
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 15 Aug 2017
78
57th
The movie started off feeling very fresh and packed with tons of style and youthful confidence, both in front of and behind the camera. Beneath this facade it wasn't quite so special - just a run-of-the-mill good-guy-mixed-up-with-gangs / drug caper movie. I've seen better. The director has the skills to craft a good short sequence, but this doesn't translate to feature-length success without a stronger script. I found the lead character's habit of acting very confused and hesitant annoying too.
Rated 15 Aug 2017
darrenDarren
Rated 24 May 2020
74
63rd
Super fun movie. But man did their band suck pre bad
Rated 24 May 2020
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 18 Feb 2016
69
58th
An odd movie. It had the plot of a bad teen comedy, but presented it as more of a drama. It had a good message, but was less than subtle in presenting it. It had some good laughs, but they undermined the drama. What really stood out was the style, though. All in all, an interesting movie that feels like it never found its place, but original nonetheless.
Rated 18 Feb 2016
pluggedinPluggedIN
Rated 15 Jul 2015
10
4th
It took just under two hours to see this movie. To get to know it. And while it, like Malcolm, is a multifaceted creation, most of its facets are downright raw and filthy. We see sex and violence. We hear obscene language. We watch this world's sense of morality implode, leaving us very little to pull from the ashes. If one's upbringing shouldn't fully define a person, then neither can one solid message redeem Dope. (pluggedin.com)
Rated 15 Jul 2015
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 23 Apr 2016
70
17th
It was an interesting movie. It's a coming of age story that looks at race and the double standards that are often in play. It has some very timely messages for today, but the story itself falls into one of those everything that goes wrong can go wrong for no real good reason. That and the reason for all this? Trying to impress a girl who isn't even in most of the movie. The characters just seemed a bit underdeveloped, the lesson of the movie a bit inconsistent, and it may not age the best.
Rated 23 Apr 2016
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 12 May 2016
63
61st
Dope begins by providing three different definitions of dope. Initially, that seems like an overly cutesy introduction, but in retrospect it's something like a statement of purpose, a signal that the film is about ambiguously straddling multiple identities, about transgressing conventional classifications. I suppose, as a result, that it's disappointing that it largely adheres to what's expected, but as something of a post-post-racial generational mission statement, it's kind of interesting.
Rated 12 May 2016
ytadelYtadel
Rated 12 Feb 2016
5
57th
I hardly found it funny at all in the "Haha, I'm laughing at these jokes!" sense, but I had a good enough time with its cool, funky look and vibe and pacing and found Malcolm a likable hero. It actually gets weaker the more it gets into its plot as the movie rolls into the third act. But overall enjoyable. If you loves you some A-cup titties, this cute skinny black girl spends like three minutes topless in the middle of the movie. I'd put it about even with Famuyiwa's similar 90s film The Wood.
Rated 12 Feb 2016
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 16 Jul 2023
50
35th
eng; [dope]; ein nerd in einem schwarzenviertel möchte nach harvard und steht auf pcs und alten hiphop - doch in seinem drogennahen umfeld gibt es manchmal nur die entscheidung zwischen schlechten und schlimmeren alternativen.;
Rated 16 Jul 2023
whotempwhotemp
Rated 28 Feb 2016
60
9th
Felt forced, like it was trying too hard to be cool and funny and smart. Although I did think the plot structure was well done (plot itself was bad).
Rated 28 Feb 2016
cinegeekdecinegeek.de
Rated 07 Mar 2016
70
19th
Dope beginnt mit einer Definition von Satire und wie sie misslingt. Das ist ungewöhnlich, normalerweise erleben wir die Bemühung um Satire, die dann filmisch nie eingelöst wird... Der Produzent Forrest Whitaker selbst führt uns ein in Dope. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Malcolm (Shameik Moore) und seine Freunde Jib (Tony Revolori) und Diggy (Kiersey Clemons)... mehr auf cinegeek.de
Rated 07 Mar 2016
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 09 Jan 2016
50
35th
Passes the time.
Rated 09 Jan 2016
luordluord
Rated 06 Aug 2017
67
61st
An interesting story ably told with a good cast.
Rated 06 Aug 2017
bearacudaBearacuda
Rated 14 Feb 2016
3
0th
Dope is 80 percent amazing. 15% eh. And 5% stupid. Totally worth the watch to me though.
Rated 14 Feb 2016
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 21 Jan 2018
50
51st
okay movie
Rated 21 Jan 2018
bruhcringeBruhCringe
Rated 28 Aug 2021
84
79th
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Rated 28 Aug 2021
aceysaid10AceySaid10%
Rated 30 Sep 2015
60
2nd
Gross. Too forced.
Rated 30 Sep 2015
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 29 Oct 2015
31
4th
Tries to be funny, fresh, clever and cool. And is neither, with a few exceptions here and there. The direction is lifeless. As are the performances. Not counting Zoë Kravitz, Chanel Iman and Blake Anderson. Because of charisma, probably. The plot is mostly random (as are the characters for the most part) and when it gets remotely interesting, which happens a couple of times, it's always followed by another 20 minutes of boredom. Which was the thing bothering me the most. So. Very. Boring
Rated 29 Oct 2015
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 21 Aug 2016
64
63rd
Very enjoyable though one could do without the serious message.
Rated 21 Aug 2016
blockrockerBlockrocker
Rated 09 Aug 2016
84
61st
Enjoyed especially the beginning parts. In the end a slight preachiness drops the score a bit.
Rated 09 Aug 2016
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 15 Feb 2016
5
24th
Despite a fresh-feeling setting, nice-looking cinematography, active editing, great music, and a trio of likeable protagonists, the film struggles to connect in a solid way up until Malcolm's dramatic gun draw, thanks to some messy writing that half-hazardly breezes through a high school partying plot and too often feels try-hard with its humour. A unique fourth-wall-breaking "moral of the story" hits home though, and re-frames the film's brazen Superbad-esque story in a thought-provoking way.
Rated 15 Feb 2016

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