2009 Movie
Dir. Scott Sanders · United States of America · English, Italian
Former CIA agent sticks it to The Man in this meticulous, hilarious homage
As the 1970s brought about the civil rights movement, as well as the abandonment of the American Hays Code, the blaxploitation genre (portmanteau of “Black” and “exploitation”) became popular, with black artists reclaiming their image, albeit with B-films centered around themes of violence, drugs, and sex. Black Dynamite is an homage and parody to the genre, with low budget mistakes, over-the-top dialogue, and Super 16 shooting all combining in the most hilarious of ways through the smooth timing of leading man (and co-writer) Michael Jai White. It’s silly, and stereotypical, but all the jokes poke fun from a clear love and nostalgia of the genre.
This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.
"A brilliant laugh-out-loud slapstick crowd pleaser made with love and talent."
— Matt Bochenski
"This film will delight both discriminating fans of the blaxploitation tradition and ordinary lovers of goofy, in-ya-face thrills."
— Rob Nelson
USA, 1970s. After The Man kills his brother, and poisons the neighborhood with tainted liquor, kung fu fighter, Vietnam War veteran, and former CIA officer Black Dynamite vows to avenge his brother, waging a war that takes him all the way to the White House.
Michael Jai White… He’s got the looks, he’s got the attitude, he’s got the timing that makes his lines so hilarious.
You diabolical, dick-shrinking motherf*****s!
Isabella Endrinal is a curator at A Good Movie to Watch. She's now free from the corporate night shift. Previous articles have been published in outlets such as NANG Magazine. She's currently catching up on some classic films… if she isn't coping with the fact that the Haikyu anime will end soon.
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