One might think that if you've seen one blaxploitation flick you've seen 'em all, but you still gotta see "Dolemite". This story of a pimp taking revenge on those who wronged him has everything that a person could love about these movies. In a couple of scenes, the protagonist even spouts out some proto-rap!It's one movie that they must've had a lot of fun filming (as a lot of these movies are). This genre is one of a kind, and it must've been a great pleasure to get to see these flicks when they first got released. "Dolemite" is one movie that you're sure to love.

Dolemite (Rudy Ray Moore) is let out of prison in order to find the bad guys who we already know who they are. Our middle aged pot bellied karate fighter, battles bad rhymes, a bad script, bad acting while having a microphone in the scene.The film series is part of a so bad it is good, but in the realm of things, I found this film to be less entertaining the others.Guide: F-bomb, sex, nudity

Dolemite is one of my all time favorites and was one of the first blaxsploitation movies that I have seen. While the movie is super low budget and has a ton of flaws, Dolemite is one of the coolest films out there and I always have a great time watching this classic. Yes, the production value is terrible and the acting is really bad and Rudy Ray Moore could not fight his way out of a bathroom. But, Rudy has a unique persona and presence that demands attention and respect. Our hero and main man Dolemite was set up by a rival and imprisoned. He gets out of prison and with his stable of karate chopping call girls, he is on his path to revenge and street justice. Hustler, pimp, club owner and all around bad ass, Dolemite kicks ass and scores with the ladies. Lots of great lines from The Godfather Of Rap and the film went on to inspire generations of fans, film makers and musicians to come. Rudy Ray Moore was one of the coolest cats to ever live and Dolemite is one of his finest work. After watching Dolemite, I rented all the blaxsploitation movies that I could get my hands on, some of them were also great, others, not so great. But, Dolemite holds up and is essential viewing for the genre and one of the coolest movies ever made.

Stand up comedian Rudy Ray Moore stars as the hip, badass, styling m.f.er pimp hero of the title. He's set up by conniving hoodlum Willie Green (D'Urville Martin, who doubles as director) for possession of drugs and stolen furs. Dolemite is subsequently released from prison so he can dig up the dirt on Willie and his associates. Fortunately for Dolemite, he has people like the formidable Queen Bee (Lady Reed) and his stable of karate chopping hookers at his disposal."Dolemite" wins no awards for quality filmmaking. For one thing, a lot of its action is pretty inept, even if the production supposedly had the services of Chuck Norris' karate school. But it IS quality entertainment. It's often hilariously crude and dumb, with some priceless dialogue. It's also pretty damn violent, and there's occasional flashes of female skin to attract viewer interest. The main attraction, though, is Mr. Moore himself, who's given two opportunities on screen to launch into two of his routines, one about a black named Shine who was on board the Titanic, and another about a monkey who attempts revenge on a bullying lion. The script by co-star Jerry Jones (who plays the lawman Blakeley) is deliciously profane.The performances by all are unceasingly amusing. Moore is much more of a personality than an actor, but he does have a certain charisma about him. Martin is fun as his nemesis. Be on the lookout for hambone thespian Hy Pyke as the corrupt mayor Daley; as can be expected, he tears into the scenery in his typical fashion.Definitely a blaxploitation classic, even if it's not for all the "right" reasons.Seven out of 10.