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Hustle & Flow (Widescreen Edition) (2005)

Terrence Howard , Ludacris , Craig Brewer  |  R |  DVD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Terrence Howard, Ludacris, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Taraji P. Henson
  • Directors: Craig Brewer
  • Writers: Craig Brewer
  • Producers: Dwight Williams, John Singleton, Preston L. Holmes, Stephanie Allain
  • Format: Color, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Paramount
  • DVD Release Date: January 10, 2006
  • Run Time: 116 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BITUWU
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,437 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Hustle & Flow (Widescreen Edition)" on IMDb

Special Features

  • Behind the Hustle
  • By Any Means Necessary
  • Creatin' Crunk
  • Memphis Hometown Premiere
  • Six promotional spots

Editorial Reviews

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The idea of a soulful pimp as the hero of a movie will strike some viewers as objectionable and perhaps even repellent, but Terrence Dashon Howard's complex and fierce performance will challenge such easy moral decisions. DJay (Howard, Crash, The Best Man) hustles a small stable of whores, including corn-rowed Nola (Taryn Manning, A Lot Like Love). When he learns that former local rapper turned superstar named Skinny Black (real life rapper Ludacris) is coming back to town for the 4th of July, DJay teams up with a frustrated sound engineer (Anthony Anderson, Kangaroo Jack) and a geeky musician (DJ Qualls, Road Trip) to put together a demo tape that he hopes will be his ticket to fame and fortune. What's most impressive about Hustle & Flow is that it doesn't oversell its hero. DJay's aspirations are more economic than poetic--he's not out to create art, he just wants a better life. This lack of pretension allows the movie to capture a genuine sense of how creativity can improve people's lives, which surprises DJay as much as anyone. The movie's other strength is a keen eye for social behavior, in particular the ways in which DJay manipulates everyone around him. Howard, who's almost always stood out in every movie he's made, plays these scenes with what can only be called smooth desperation. The entire cast gives substantial performances, but it's Howard who drives the movie irresistibly forward. --Bret Fetzer

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DJay is a Memphis hustler who spends most days in a parked Chevy philosophizing about life while Nola (Taryn Manning), turn tricks in the backseat. He's not very good at pimping, but he can hustle almost anything or anyone and makes enough to keep himself and three girls satisfied and housed in his shotgun home. DJay however is in the midst of a midlife crisis; he quietly harbors dreams of becoming a respected rapper. When he learns from a local club owner, Arnel (Isaac Hayes), that rap mogul Skinny Black (Ludacris), is rolling through town, DJay decides to record his flow with the hopes of slipping his demo to Skinny. With little help from his friends and "family" DJay sets in motion the hustle of his life, and galvanizes the lives of those around him as they learn that "Everybody's gotta have a dream."

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This movie really gets me. A. Hutchinson  |  20 reviewers made a similar statement
Terrence Howard is great in this as well as the rest of the cast. Jacqulyn Sanford  |  22 reviewers made a similar statement
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best movie I've seen in a while April 4, 2006
Format:DVD
I'm not much of a rap fan but I picked this one up on a lark after hearing some of the good things that have been said lately about Terrence Howard. I can honestly say it is one of the best movies I've seen in a while and I think Howard is on his way to becoming a top-tier Hollywood actor.

The story centers on a pimp and drug dealer named Djay, played by Howard. Djay is sleepwalking his way through life until fate taps him on the shoulder. He is given an old Casio keyboard for a dime bag of pot and he runs into an old buddy of his who is now a recording studio technician. The two things light a spark in Djay and he decides to take a shot at being a rapper. Using egg boxes to soundproof a room in his rundown house and using his whores for backup singers, Djay creates magic.

The movie manages to make a pimp into a sympathetic character, which is an accomplishment on its own right. But the movie isn't really about pimps any more than it's about whores or drug dealers. In fact, it's not even about black or white. The only two white characters in the movie are one of Djay's whores and a geeky keyboards guy and they are both shown in a fairly positive light. The movie is about realizing one's dreams and how the drive to do can bring meaning to even the most dismal situation. It's an old story but one I never get tired of.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring August 28, 2006
Format:DVD
Pimpin' ain't easy and this pimp is as realistic a pimp ever portrayed on film. Free of Blaxsploitation/glorified stereotypical pimps, Terrence Howard shines as DJay a man with a big dream and even bigger determination.

Craig Brewer brings the South to front with a raw and inspiring film about dreams. Brewer did an excellent job with the soundtrack which featured memorable sounds of the present and future south sound. Terrence Howard is amazing and even raps his own tunes! Supporting cast members also brought a fresh and personal feel to the movie. Taraji P. Henson as Shug was a warm and beautiful character that holds Djay's heart. Also Anthony Anderson plays a good straight character as Key.

All in all a surprise and very well written and acted movie!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and appalling, and funny! April 1, 2006
Format:DVD
I usually avoid like the plague anything related to hip-hop/gansta rap, but I always say "If a movie's good, it's good" and this one was. It made me laugh out loud and also tear up a bit. For adults only because the language is ultra-filthy with a few explicitly sexual images (though no nudity), and much glorification of pot-smoking.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love this movie!
This is just such a different and unusual story, yet it is a story anyone can relate to! The music is fantastic, the acting is wonderful, sets, locations and everything are just... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Suzanne Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Music movie!
My son and I seen this advertised on one of our movies and decided that we needed to buy it to see what it was about. I love this movie it is a very good watch.
Published 2 months ago by Dainella
4.0 out of 5 stars unexpectedly good!
I guess having low expectations helps but this movie was really entertaining, great story and music, learned something new about Memphis, TN. Totally recommended.
Published 2 months ago by mitatanleo
2.0 out of 5 stars boring
I found the movie to be boring.just couldnot get into it. Expected more from the players. Just not my thing
Published 3 months ago by chaz
4.0 out of 5 stars LIKE DAT
It's definitely hard out here 4 a pimp. Come on home Skinny Mane. Whoop dat trick. They need 2 do tha sequel.
Published 3 months ago by pretty ricky
5.0 out of 5 stars All Good
Purchased these as a gift, as I have them and they are MUST see movies. They arrived in decent condition and in a timely fashion.
Published 3 months ago by Margaret Credle
4.0 out of 5 stars An older classic...
I loved this movie, and may well be the best performance of Terrance Howard ever captured on film. I may be a cracker, but I recognize quality when I see it!
Published 4 months ago by Florida Jimmy
5.0 out of 5 stars cheap
This is one of my favorite movies got at a very good deal. It is a very old movie that the whole family can enjoy.
Published 5 months ago by Kindall Landry
5.0 out of 5 stars Its been a while since one this good has been out!!!!!!!!!
one of the best movies and sound tracks that have been around for a while!!!!!!!!What more can I say........awesome Deal...
Published 5 months ago by tv400ex
5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting
Enjoyable movie. Shows what you can do if you have heart & follow your dream. A bunch of twist kept me very into it and I kept waiting for the next corner to turn.
Published 5 months ago by John Doe
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