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7.2/10
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A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Faizon Love
- Jam Boy
- (as Faizon)
Devin Kamin
- Vanilla Sherbet
- (as Devin Kamienny)
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- TriviaWhen the film was screened at Cannes, the only slot it was allowed was a single midnight showing. Unexpectedly, it became the first film to sell out the slot. It was then extended to several other midnight showings, all of which sold out.
- GoofsAn ITC logo sign is clearly visible to the left in the record company's office.
- Quotes
Nina Blackburn: What, if any, is the difference between a ho and a bitch?
Tone Def: A ho fucks EVERYBODY.
Ice Cold: Right, but a bitch fucks everybody BUT YOU.
- Crazy creditsThe movie continues alongside the credits.
- Alternate versionsSome videocassette versions begin with a music video, "Ice Froggy Frog".
Featured review
Finally, a rap comedy for opera lovers
I'm too old to know (or care) exactly what the difference between rap and hip-hop is. And, being Canadian, it's likely that I've never actually seen MTV, but I'm not certain.
But I thought this film was very funny when I saw it, a bright little satire. Hip-hop culture is so pervasive these days that it's difficult not to keep hearing about it over and over. (If only we could say the same about bagpipe music.) I got most of the jokes (at least I think I did). Sure, it's derived from Spinal Tap, but there are lots of targets that could stand a Tap treatment. Just not the Carpenters, they're sacred.
But I thought this film was very funny when I saw it, a bright little satire. Hip-hop culture is so pervasive these days that it's difficult not to keep hearing about it over and over. (If only we could say the same about bagpipe music.) I got most of the jokes (at least I think I did). Sure, it's derived from Spinal Tap, but there are lots of targets that could stand a Tap treatment. Just not the Carpenters, they're sacred.
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Box office
- Budget
- $999,999 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $233,824
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $15,191
- Jun 5, 1994
- Gross worldwide
- $233,824
- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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