Overview
Genre :
DramaRelease Date :
July 13, 2005MPAA Rating :
RDirector :
Craig BrewerStarring :
Terrence Dashon Howard, DJ Qualls, Ludacris, Taryn Manning, Anthony Anderson, Isaac Hayes, Taraji P. Henson, Elise Neal, Paula Jai Parker
REVIEWS RATE:
Critics 
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“..the fine acting performances are left wallowing in a tepid sea of blandness..”
by Andrew Bradford [That Cow]
“..it does nevertheless portray a life and a music not often done as faithfully..”
by Donald Levit [ReelTalk]
“..Hustle & Flow is worth a look..”
by James Berardinelli [ReelViews]
“..goes well beyond the 8 MILE(s) to bring us a redemptive rags-to-riches rap fable that turns a noteworthy beat...”
by Frank Ochieng [MovieEye]
“..forced and overly self-important..”
by Frank Wilkins [Frank's Reel Reviews]
“..an involving and fun tale..”
by Bob Westal [Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice]
“..an adequate entertainment for the popcorn-and-crunk crowd...”
by Akiva Gottlieb [Slant Magazine]
“..a timeless and well-made story of personal redemption..”
by Francesca Dinglasan [Boxoffice Magazine]
“..a singularly unique experience...”
by Edward Douglas [Comingsoon]
“..a powerful, thought-provoking, and ultimately redemptive ride..”
by Gabriel Shanks [Mixed Reviews: The Arts, The World, and More]
“..a modest regional portrait that could become a classic of its kind...”
by David Denby [The New Yorker]
“..a feel-good story..”
by Todd McCarthy [Variety at Sundance 2005]
