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- 10:00 PM, Apr 24
the fine acting performances are left wallowing in a tepid sea of blandnessby Andrew Bradford [That Cow ]
solid writing, excellent acting and a chuckle basket of laughsby [Movies for Guys ]
it does nevertheless portray a life and a music not often done as faithfullyby Donald Levit [ReelTalk ]
Hustle & Flow is worth a lookby 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-importantby Frank Wilkins [Frank's Reel Reviews ]
an involving and fun taleby 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 redemptionby Francesca Dinglasan [Boxoffice Magazine ]
a singularly unique experience.by Edward Douglas [Comingsoon ]
a powerful, thought-provoking, and ultimately redemptive rideby 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 storyby Todd McCarthy [Variety at Sundance 2005 ]