Synopsis
A young woman dreams of making it big in the world of hip hop, but her parents demand that she finish her university degree. She dutifully agrees to complete her education, but her spoken word proves to have a powerful impact in the classroom.
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Cast
- Azealia BanksCoco
- CommonColtrane
- Jill ScottProfessor Dixon
- Lorraine ToussaintNichelle
- Hana Mae LeeJulie
- Lucien LaviscountDerek
- John David WashingtonMahlik
- Mary Christina BrownSapphire
- Nancy CejariParty guest
- Esperanza SpaldingHerself
Recommendations
- 70
The Hollywood Reporter
While Nicole Jefferson Asher's script often lapses into romantic melodrama, it also features incisive dialogue and characterization that lift Love Beats Rhymes above its formulaic aspects. RZA's straightforward, gimmick-free direction suits the material well and, not surprisingly, displays a keen sense of milieu. - 60
The New York Times
The script by Nicole Jefferson Asher toggles between sharp observations about wordcraft and some “Dynasty”- or Tyler Perry-level soap operatics. RZA’s direction lacks visual personality, but he keeps the narrative moving and elicits strong performances from his cast. - 50
Village Voice
Love Beats Rhymes is more of a showcase for star Azealia Banks than director RZA, but his influence is still felt in this formulaic hip-hop romance. - 50
Los Angeles Times
Love Beats Rhymes lacks its own ambition to be something different.
