Above the Rim (1994)

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" Story of a promising high school basketball star and his relationships with two brothers, one a drug dealer and the other a former basketball star fallen on hard times and now employed as a security guard. The film stars Duane Martin, Tupac Shakur, Leon and Marlon Wayans. Considered the conclusion to Cooper's "Harlem Trilogy" (the preceding films being New Jack City and Sugar Hill, the film tells the story about a promising New York City high school basketball star and his relationships with"

Favorite Drama Films: 1994-1995 (101 movies items)

" Directed by: Jeff Pollack Produced by: James Brubaker, Jeff Pollack, and Benny Medina Written by: Benny Medina, Barry Michael Cooper, and Jeff Pollack Cinematography: Tom Priestley, Jr. Edited by: Michael Ripps and Jason Mitchell Music by: Marcus Miller Distributed by: New Line Cinema"

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" Director: Jeff Pollack His 1st movie My 1st movie watched from the director This is a disappointing movie overall. Not a bad one, I just had such high hopes after wanting to see it since I was 12. It's also the worst Tupac performance I've seen. They gave him a very unlikable character with little depth and opportunity to show off his actually-good acting skills. The editing and directing are the culprits and I'm sure that's why we didn't see those names much again after this. Still, t"

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"First viewing - Jan. 18th I'd intended to chase the previous film with Get on Up for another dose of Chadwick Boseman, but wound up not having enough time. Above the Rim had a shorter run-time, so I picked it instead. And it's a solid film...good story, mostly good acting, and overall it kept me entertained. Some aspects could have been better explored or fleshed out, but I thought it was worth seeing once and I'm glad I gave it a look. "

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"May 31 "You think I came back here to work for you?" "Come on, man, we brothers; wouldn't have you working for me. We'd be partners." "What, selling that shit? Are you that dumb?" "Who the fuck you think you're talking to, man? This ain't Nutso. This ain't that dopehead on the roof taking orders from you. This ain't your same little brother following behind you trying to go outside. You ain't the motherfuckin' man no more. I'm the one! Shit has changed! It's a new day, bro. If you can't clean"