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Dope
2015 103 min United States of America R 16+
★7.3
Crime, Drama, Comedy
Director: Rick Famuyiwa
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Description
Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, to being dope, to ultimately being himself.
Budget:
$7M
US Gross:
$17.51M
Worldwide:
$17.99M
Starring
Shameik Moore
Actor
Tony Revolori
Actor
Kiersey Clemons
Actor
Awards
Sundance Film Festival 2015
— Editing Award – Drama
Sundance Film Festival 2015
— Grand Jury Prize (Drama)
Cannes Film Festival 2015
— C.I.C.A.E. Award
Cannes Film Festival 2015
— Queer Palm
Key opinion
Dope is a vibrant, genre-bending film that revitalizes coming-of-age tropes by blending 90s hip-hop culture with a modern, tech-savvy narrative. It earns widespread praise for its charismatic lead performances, energetic direction, and its ability to subvert stereotypes about life in underserved neighborhoods.
| Acting | Shameik Moore and the core trio anchor the film with brilliant, charismatic performances that bring depth to their 'outsider' archetypes. | |
| Direction | Rick Famuyiwa delivers a kinetic and stylish directorial vision that effectively fuses teen comedy, crime thriller, and social commentary. | |
| Score | The soundtrack, featuring Pharrell Williams and 90s hip-hop tracks, is masterfully integrated to enhance the film's atmosphere and cultural authenticity. | |
| Theme | The screenplay successfully challenges and subverts monolithic stereotypes about Black youth, offering a fresh, nuanced perspective on neighborhood life. | |
| Culture | Viewers are divided on whether the heavy emphasis on hip-hop culture and niche references serves as an immersive tribute or a potential barrier for those less familiar with the scene. |