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1.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth your time..., September 25, 2004
This review is from: Full Clip (DVD)
"Full Clip" is essentially an urban remake of the classic Western, "Shane", starring Busta Rhymes, Xzibit, and other Hip Hop performers. Obvious Question #1: Can you remake a classic Western with rappers and make it good? Yes. Obvious Question #2: Did they do it here? No. Not even close. "Full Clip" looks cheap, sounds cheap, and was cheap. Having worked on this film, I know that the production company spent as little as possible to get this thing finished, with most of the money going to pay Busta and his posse. (There are still several crew members who never got paid for their work on this film.) That sad note aside, "Full Clip" does have a few bright spots: Busta Rhymes creates a suitably viable anti-hero, while Xzibit impresses with his passion and believability. Additionally, several of the supporting actors also gave watchable performances. Other than that, "Full Clip" is a shoddy piece of film making that, despite the crew's best efforts, is simply not worth your time.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
"Full Clip" Review, January 17, 2005
This review is from: Full Clip (DVD)
Rappers Busta Rhymes and Xzibit play former soliders who join forces once again to take down corrupt cops in a small town. This low-budget "hip-hop Western" also features Spliff Starr, Tommy "Tiny" Lister, Bubba Smith, Prodigy of Mobb Deep, and Wyclef Jean as the narrator. Busta and Xzibit do a decent job with their acting but the dollar store production value, comic book style of storytelling, and lack of any veteran acting talent keep "Full Clip" from being anything more than another cheap straight-to-video rap star vehicle.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
it's Ok, March 3, 2008
This review is from: Full Clip (DVD)
Xzibit and Busta Ryhmes star in this gritty action/drama film about a group of soldiers who aim to fight corruption in a small Alabama town. Joshua pope returns to town to bury his father and settle his affairs. Upon his arrival, he discovers that the town has fallen victim to a corrupt police force that has a frightening grip of fear over the citizens. No one stays in business long unless the local sheriff gets a piece of the action.
Duncan then brings in his army of former soldiers and they get to work. However, down the line, the tides turn and all hell breaks loose.
While this film is "different" , not only with the story but production that was done on a shoestring budget, the cast of characters, which also includes Tiny Lister, Bubba Smith and Shakara Ledard helps to save the film and at least keep it watchable.
I feel if more was invested in the production and refinement of the story, it could have definitely been a great film.
I will say the cover of the DVD gives one the impression that it will be packed with non-stop action, which is not the case. If you are looking for a "Boyz in the Hood" or "Menace to Society" type film, then this is not for you.
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