Honor Up
Honor Up

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Honor Up

2018
Movie
85 min
English

The film -- executive produced by rapper Kanye West -- follows character OG, played by Damon Dash, in a saga that flips between his dedication to his family and honoring his street code all at the same time.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Tamika LamisonGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In the gritty streets of Harlem, a young man named Alex is driven by revenge after his younger brother is killed in a drug deal gone wrong. He teams up with his friends to take down the drug kingpin responsible, navigating a world of violence and betrayal. As they get closer to their target, they must confront the moral cost of their actions and the true meaning of honor. The film explores themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and the cycle of violence.

Critical Reception

Honor Up received a largely negative reception from critics, who cited its underdeveloped plot, clichéd dialogue, and uneven performances. While some acknowledged the film's attempt at a gritty crime drama, the execution was widely seen as falling short. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film predictable and lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its formulaic plot and reliance on common crime drama tropes.

  • Performances were often seen as inconsistent, failing to elevate the material.

  • The film's dialogue was frequently described as uninspired and unoriginal.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their sentiment is not widely available for this film.

Fun Fact

Rapper and entrepreneur Damon Dash, who also stars in the film, was instrumental in its production and financing through his company.

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Dan_Tebasco

Dan_Tebasco

Mostly talked about because of 2 reasons, the 1st one is that Kanye West is named as a executive producer of the film. But I don't think he had anything to do with the actual making of the film, executive producer is not the same as a produ...