Synopsis
Erik is a hip-hop-lovin' teen living in Philadelphia who'd rather spend time listening to his idol, the rapper Prolifik. One day, Erik finds himself more entangled in Prolifik's life than he ever imagined possible: Prolifik's been kidnapped, his master tapes are gone, and, through a series of twisted events, the same people who are after the musician go after Erik, too.
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Cast
- Zoe SaldañaCheryl
- Sam JonesErik
- J.D. WilliamsJ.D.
- Dean WintersBobby Starr
- NellyProlifik / Clarence
- Joel Marsh GarlandCeasar
- Frank VincentJohnnie Marandino
- Heather HunterLucinda
- Schooly-DTony
- Mpho KoahoMalik
Recommendations
- 70
Washington Post
Highly watchable stuff (not to mention listenable, with a relentless but not overly obtrusive hip-hop soundtrack propelling the action). - 50
Variety
Unremarkable but competent in stylistic terms, with good use of Philadelphia locations, sharp casting and the requisite marketable hip-hop soundtrack adding up to a fun genre package. - 50
TV Guide Magazine
Boasts spunk, imagination and a strong performance from Smallville's very talented Sam Jones III. - 38
New York Daily News
Oddly enough, given his limited role, the movie seems to have been made around Nelly; when he's not onscreen, everything falls apart. - 38
Baltimore Sun
Too bad this movie is more tepid than the average Snipes potboiler and even rustier than his mindless Blade pictures. - 30
The New York Times
Mr. Jones, who recently starred in "Zig-Zag," a similarly striving, overwrought picture, is a disciplined and likable performer, and he bravely perseveres in the face of narrative absurdity and rampant overacting. - 25
New York Post
Enough to give you brain strain -- and the pay-off is negligible. - 20
Washington Post
Both a snore and utter tripe.