Super Fly T.N.T.
Super Fly T.N.T.

Super Fly T.N.T.

1973Movie87 minEnglish

A Harlem drug dealer and his girlfriend retire to Rome, where he joins an African revolution.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Google Users65%
Director: Ron O'NealGenres: Crime, Drama, Action

Plot Summary

Pusher Priest, now living in Africa, is drawn back into the drug trade when he discovers his former associate is planning to flood Harlem with a new, potent drug. He must confront his past and navigate a dangerous web of betrayal and violence to stop the plan. The film explores themes of redemption and the corrupting influence of power.

Critical Reception

Super Fly T.N.T. was a commercial disappointment compared to its predecessor and received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While Ron O'Neal's return as Priest was noted, the film was often criticized for its convoluted plot and less engaging action sequences than the original. It failed to capture the cultural zeitgeist in the same way.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Ron O'Neal's return as Priest and its attempt at a more complex narrative.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and diminished action compared to the original 'Super Fly'.
  • Seen as a less impactful and satisfying sequel that struggled to recapture the original's energy.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a mixed reception, with some appreciating the continuation of Priest's story and its more mature themes, while others found it less compelling and slower-paced than the first film.

Fun Fact

Ron O'Neal, who starred as Priest and also directed this sequel, intended for the film to be a more socially conscious exploration of the drug trade and its impact, moving away from the celebration of drug dealing that some critics perceived in the original.

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