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Incoherent mix
I'm not an American so I don't know the relationships between whites and blacks, but I think both are presented at their worst in this movie. Some stupid impossible situations with no coherent flow, a lot of open sex, "nothing sacred" - nothing to aspire to in this movie. I bought it despite the bad reviews because I am a huge Elijah Wood fan, and I must tell you that he does shine as always, but only for a few short moments, so it's not worth your money - you will have to suffer to the end to see him kiss Brook Shields. I gave it 2 stars (and not 1)because it is not a mainstream movie, it is a bit different from everything i saw and maybe sometimes funny and interesting, but you know it's all not real.

Cooperate not segregate
Finally a movie that shows black and white unite and learn about each other's culture. There are various stars in this movie from comedians to athletes, and musicians to actors. Each actor or entertainer played a part. There should be more movies like this one to cut out the sterotype in our American society. I think white kids should stop loving rap, they will turn into negative people. I love seeing Mike Tyson play a small part in this film.

Worth Watching But This One is Not For Every One
I live in New York City and I could relate to this film. It was not a perfect movie but I think anyone who has some real experience in the New York area, especially in the hip-hop scene might find it interesting, but not necessarily totally accurate. I think Toback is trying to explore stereotypes though. I do not think that he is actually endorsing them here, but, instead, satirizing them - the drug dealer, the sports athlete, the macho male black sex fiend and the rapper. He has some moderate understanding of the peculiar way that blacks and whites are relating to each other in the new era, at least in New York. There are some really telling scenes when Mike Tyson castigates Brooke Shield's camera saying something like : "Wondering what the animal will do next?". I think Toback is trying to explore America's race-obsession but in a very subtle understated way. Hence, the looming camera of Brook Shields (i.e."the media") and the ridiculous questions she asks. Nevertheless, at the end of the day, much of the movie seems so contrived and over-acted. But I am glad he at least tried to explore this topic. I think it will definently appeal more, to strong Wu-tang fans, New Yorkers and younger folks though. He gets an A for effort; C for execution.

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