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Eddie Murphy Becomes Blaxploitation Icon in ‘Dolemite Is My Name’ Trailer
Wesley Snipes, Mike Epps, Snoop Dogg, Craig Robinson, Tituss Burgess, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Keegan-Michael Key, Chris Rock, T.I. also star in Netflix comedy.

Eddie Murphy embodies the wild true story of Rudy Ray Moore in the trailer for My Name Is Dolemite, the new Netflix film based on the comedian and Blaxploitation filmmaker. The comedy, which premieres in September at the Toronto International Film Festival, also features Wesley Snipes, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson, Snoop Dogg, Tituss Burgess, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Keegan-Michael Key, Chris Rock and T.I. among its all-star cast.

The clip opens with Moore (Murphy) conceptualizing his new alter-ego — Dolemite, a cane-swinging, Kung fu-fighting pimp — in an attempt to reignite his struggling stand-up career. “Whatever it takes, I’m ready to do it,” he proclaims. “I got to be totally outrageous.”

Eddie Murphy Becomes Blaxploitation Icon in 'Dolemite Is My Name' Trailer

Eddie Murphy embodies the wild true story of Blaxploitation filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore in the trailer for Netflix film 'Dolemite Is My Name.'

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Saw some of the 70s movies and they were quite ridiculous, so looking forward to this. A reboot I can get behind. A return to classic Murphy.

 

[sharkie]

HYPE HYPE HYPE as a big fan of dolemite I am so excited, gotta get me those comedy albums.

 

[MayauMiao]

Hey Netflix, more of this, less of SJW PC crap.

 

[nush]

If anyone has not seen the OG Dolemite but likes Black Dynamite I suggest you check it out before this movie. It's on iTunes.

 

[josherjohn]

This just made me realize how much I miss Eddie Murphy. I'll be there day 1!

 

[ClanOfNone]

Dolemite! Only that smooth brotha can pave the way for my Black Dynamite sequel, bring it on!

 

[CSmath22]

If a violent felon piece of shit like Snoop is involved, then I am out.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Looks fun.

 

[John Day]

Brother i’m all in!

 

[Vlaphor]

This looks pretty cool, and I'm always glad to see Eddie Murphy get back to his R rated roots. Consider me interested,

 

[Birdo]

Not much diversity in the cast. Kind of problematic.

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

DANCE, MOTHERFUCKER!

 

[spandexmonkey]

That looks awesome! Glad to see Eddie Murphy back.

 

[yeahokaywhatever]

Hey Netflix, more of this, less of SJW PC crap.

PUT YOUR WEIGHT ON IT!

 

[MMaRsu]

Well I really liked Hustle & Flow, so I'm down for this but he aint got shit on Black Dynamyte

 

[MMaRsu]

If a violent felon piece of shit like Snoop is involved, then I am out.

Eh what? U crazy?

Piece of shit?

Who the fuck are you to judge

 

[triplestation]

 

[Space Runaway]

Lookin good.

 

[Dirk Benedict]

Balls deep.

 

[Unknown Quantity]

Eh what? U crazy?

Piece of shit?

Who the fuck are you to judge

Just

Glad they paid homeage to classic dolemite.

 

[NahaNago]

The trailer killed my hype for the movie.

 

[dan76]

Looks pretty good to me. Eddie seems to be making a bit of a comeback. I recently watched his Comedians in Cars and he was on form. Hope he kills it with his return to stand up.

 

[Jesus Carbomb]

Looks pretty good to me. Eddie seems to be making a bit of a comeback. I recently watched his Comedians in Cars and he was on form. Hope he kills it with his return to stand up.

Didn’t know he did an episode. Watching it now.

Dat Carrera GT tho.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

I thought he was dead but then I remembered it was his brother who was dead.

 

[Soleil rouge]

How does Mike Epps keep getting work? He must give better bj's than Superhead.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Eddie made the case he can outright be funny, when it comes to acting its a whole other beast.

 

[Unknown Quantity]

Looks pretty good to me. Eddie seems to be making a bit of a comeback. I recently watched his Comedians in Cars and he was on form. Hope he kills it with his return to stand up.

Hope it continues next year with c2a 2 " Coming to Africa", thats got Wesley Snipes, James Earl Jones & being directed by the same guy directing this. Need Arsenio as well.

I'm hyped for that one, c2a is my favourite Eddie movie.

 

[#Phonepunk#]

holy shit yes!

"Dolemite is my name and fucking up mother fuckers is my game!"

this is hype right here. i remember seeing a Dolemite trailer on some random VHS and delving into that world. this is gonna rule.

 

[DeafTourette]

Hope it continues next year with c2a 2 " Coming to Africa", thats got Wesley Snipes, James Earl Jones & being directed by the same guy directing this. Need Arsenio as well.

I'm hyped for that one, c2a is my favourite Eddie movie.

Coming to AMERICA... Not Africa.

 

[mckmas8808]

DAY ONE!!!! Lets GO!

 

[Unknown Quantity]

Coming to AMERICA... Not Africa.

To America is original
To Africa is sequel.

 

[nikolino840]

Blaxploitation

 

[DeafTourette]

To America is original
To Africa is sequel.

I thought they were just calling it Coming to America 2?

Neat! Shoulda said "Coming to Zamunda" but yeah.

 

[MrCunningham]

So this is a loose biographical/ comedy movie based on Rudy Ray Moore starring Eddie Murphy? It honestly doesn't look bad at all.

 

[Unknown Quantity]

Watching this tomorrow night In London. Limited releases started Friday with digital release at the end of the month. Can't wait, see you there London GAF at 8.30pm. Other shows Prince Charles cinema in Leic sq from Fri.

Dolemite is my name - a Netflix film - Rich Mix London

"Dolemite.. kicks off the Eddie Murphy comeback that's been a very long time coming. And this comic biopic is a blast from start to finish” New York Post

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[Unknown Quantity]

Great feel good movie. Cast was amazing with a few surprise cameos. Awesome to see Eddie back to form.

It did happen.

 

[Unknown Quantity]

Out today, enjoy Ya'll.

 

[Tesseract]

if you told me that was a vr theater, i might believe you

 

[LegendOfKage]

To America is original
To Africa is sequel.

This might be wrong. IMDB didn't say anything about it, and this is the description:

Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet the unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda. A sequel to the 1988 comedy 'Coming to America'.

 

[Unknown Quantity]

This might be wrong. IMDB didn't say anything about it, and this is the description:

Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet the unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda. A sequel to the 1988 comedy 'Coming to America'.

Name popped up a few times, here and a few early stories (early dev prolly). Just happy it's moving forward, been waiting for Bill & Ted 3 for 6 years now. Come on Keanu.

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

What's with all the blaxploitation revivals of late? They seem to of started coming out right after Black Panther's release. You think we'd be getting more stuff like that, not less.

Don't get me wrong I like some blaxploitation films like Coffy (sexy-ass Pam Grier ), but the genre's kinda notorious for pushing pimp/ho, drug and excessive money flash on communities that got robbed of movement cut short. In retrospect some of those movies feel like prime grooming for the real-life gang and drug problems that hit urban communities in the '80s. Hell, they were kinda a springboard for the drugs/sex/money excess that became mainstream in the '80s.

So, uh...I'm kinda at odds on this new wave.

 

[Kenpachii]

this looks great.

 

[Unknown Quantity]

What's with all the blaxploitation revivals of late? They seem to of started coming out right after Black Panther's release. You think we'd be getting more stuff like that, not less.

Don't get me wrong I like some blaxploitation films like Coffy (sexy-ass Pam Grier ), but the genre's kinda notorious for pushing pimp/ho, drug and excessive money flash on communities that got robbed of movement cut short. In retrospect some of those movies feel like prime grooming for the real-life gang and drug problems that hit urban communities in the '80s. Hell, they were kinda a springboard for the drugs/sex/money excess that became mainstream in the '80s.

So, uh...I'm kinda at odds on this new wave.

I liked the execution of this story. I didn't know about Rudys history, it played out pretty loose and Eddie kept him relatable. I've already recommended it and saw it again just now, he's a bit doughier than most heroes but he delivers.

 

[NYR]

Fucking LOVED this movie. Eddie Murphy is so good, hope he gets that Oscar that he was robbed off a few years ago.

 

[MalcomseX]

This movie was outstanding. Netflix still killing it.

 

[Soltype]

What's with all the blaxploitation revivals of late? They seem to of started coming out right after Black Panther's release. You think we'd be getting more stuff like that, not less.

Don't get me wrong I like some blaxploitation films like Coffy (sexy-ass Pam Grier ), but the genre's kinda notorious for pushing pimp/ho, drug and excessive money flash on communities that got robbed of movement cut short. In retrospect some of those movies feel like prime grooming for the real-life gang and drug problems that hit urban communities in the '80s. Hell, they were kinda a springboard for the drugs/sex/money excess that became mainstream in the '80s.

So, uh...I'm kinda at odds on this new wave.

It didn't show anything that wasn't already there.I honestly don't think these movies pushed kids into a life of crime, it was showing the rest of the world aspects of street life.

 

[MMaRsu]

this movie was great

 

[sol_bad]

Watched it last night, started off a bit average but it got better and better as the movie went on and I absolutely loved it by the end. Check it out my Netflix brethren.

 

[GreyHorace]

Just watched this. It was really funny and kinda heartfelt in places because you really felt for Rudy Ray Moore and his struggle to get this movie made. While I'm pretty sure they fudged up a lot of the real life details of Moore's life there's no denying his tenacity and passion. Some people have compared it to Ed Wood (coincidentally, it was written by the same guys), but I actually liked this one better.

Performances were great all around. While Eddie Murphy doesn't look or sound anything like Moore, he played the part well. But the real standout is Wesley Snipes as Durville Martin. Who knew Blade could be a funny motherfucker?