a great movie

Rating: 10/10 (24 July 2005)

I thoroughly enjoyed this entrancing and engaging movie ... as did my two hip-hop loving sons, ages 22 and 23, respectively.
No stereotypes, just a bunch of complex people with hopes and dreams like every one. Great cast, writing, direction.
This movie is the perfect antidote to the insipid pap Hollywood is churning out these days (years?). In other words, no marketing people were called in for casting or story conferences ... and somehow they managed to pack humor, pathos, rage, love, a whole range of very human characters without the help of an MBA or product placement specialist into the movie. No Burger King tie-ins either, that I know of.
A lot of love went into Hustle & Flow. Best movie of the year so far. Some great music, too. Loved the scene in the church - an amazing song.