Black Dynamite
Black Dynamite

Black Dynamite

2009Movie85 minEnglish

This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users88%
Director: Scott SandersGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

In the 1970s, Black Dynamite, a former black-ops agent, emerges from retirement to avenge his murdered mentor and rid the streets of a dangerous new drug. He navigates a world of kung-fu masters, corrupt officials, and soul music to uncover a vast conspiracy. Along the way, he must also save his neighborhood and the world from the evil Anaconda.

Critical Reception

Black Dynamite was met with positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, who praised its inventive comedy, stylish retro aesthetic, and sharp satire of blaxploitation films. It has since become a cult classic.

What Reviewers Say

  • A hilarious and loving parody of blaxploitation films.
  • Boasts a unique comedic voice and visual style.
  • Michael Jai White's performance is a standout.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Black Dynamite for its non-stop laughs, clever jokes, and pitch-perfect imitation of 70s cinema. Many found it to be incredibly quotable and rewatchable.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by the blaxploitation films of the 1970s, with director Scott Sanders and star Michael Jai White aiming to capture the look, feel, and exaggerated tropes of the genre while adding a modern comedic sensibility.

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Blackdynamite

Best movie ever. That's all.