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Shot on the streets of Kingston and set to a rich reggae score by Sly and Robbie, the highest-grossing film in Jamaican cinema (according to the producers) is a simple cops-and-gangsters thriller that drops the usual two-fisted cop clichés into the slums of a Third World reality. Charismatic Paul Campbell (who starred in the previous Jamaican hit Dancehall Queen) is Capone, a Jamaican Dirty Harry who wades into shootouts with both guns blazing. His maverick reputation lands him in Kingston, his hometown, where he tracks a gun-smuggling scheme to his boyhood friend Ratty (Mark Danvers), now the ambitious right-hand man to the local kingpin. It's a familiar story and the timid script always chooses action over drama. Capone's violent methods are never questioned, even when he's faced with old friends instead of faceless hoods, and he's given unimaginable leeway to shoot his way through the criminal population. Shot on digital video and released to theaters in a smeary-looking transfer, the video release is mastered from the digital source and looks infinitely better than its theatrical incarnation: crisp, bright, and vivid. The energetic style helps the picture overcome some of its generic cop-movie clichés, but the real draw is the street grit of clapboard houses, corrugated metal fences, and concrete brick homes: the matter-of-fact poverty of Kingston's slums. --Sean Axmaker
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Capone is a rebellious Jamaican cop who has just been transferred back to his hometown in order to clean up the streets. A run-in with his old friend Ratty, whom Capone learns is working for a local mob boss whose gun-running ring he is trying to shut down, forces the two men into a frenetic showdown in this reggae-flavored crime drama. Paul Campbell, Mark Danvers star. 98 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish; "making of" featurette. Filmed in English.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I bought this video because it had some of the same actors as "Dancehall Queen" and boy did I get my monies worth! I like that Paul Campbell, the bad guy in "Dancehall Queen", is the hero in "Third World Cop". I enjoyed the interplay of action, drama, and comedy. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoyed "Dancehall Queen" and does not mind some non-graphic violence.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a great movie, especially if you like "Dancehall Queen". Paul Campbell does a great job as Capone and Carl Bradshaw is excellent as usual as the crime boss. While the story is somewhat generic it is still well worth watching.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
If you've ever wondered what it takes to succeed as a cop in a Third World country like Jamaica, writer/director Chris Browne has a simple answer for you -- be as ruthless as the criminals. But despite the charisma of lead actor Paul Campbell ("Dancehall Queen"), it's hard to root for a lawman with an itchier trigger finger than all the bad guys in the film combined. Consequently, his childhood friend, Ratty (Mark Danvers), a dancehall promoter by day/gunrunner by night comes across as the better man simply because he's that much less violent. Of course, it's possible that we're meant to see Ratty's importing and distribution of weaponry as the *means* by which gunfire continues to fill the air of Kingston Town as loudly and as insistently as dancehall. But never fear! Campbell's Capone, like De Niro before him, proceeds to "wipe the scum off the streets" until there's no scum left to wipe. And that may very well make him a successful cop...but at what cost? That will have to wait for another movie. Nonetheless, fans of Carribean culture will probably want to check out what has become the most successful Jamaican film of all time (despite camera work that often makes it looks like a home movie). Music by Sly and Robbie and featuring an appearance by veteran actor, Carl Bradshaw ("The Harder They Come") as Ratty's boss, The Don.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Third world cop
The DVD was excellent and sound was but the box was alitle bit damaged but it didn't damage the DVD. Just a shame really as I bought that for someone for Christmas. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Shamone
Queen into cop
not beleiveable plot.stars from dance hall queen were bad guys in one movie than they become good guys in third world cop.
Published 10 months ago by Phillip Merchant
This movie is awesome!
I like this movie. I watch it over and over and over. The plot is kind of the same as a "Dirty Harry" type black police detective. Read more
Published 15 months ago by B. Wright
Underwhelming Low-Budget Movie
This movie was strongly recommended to me, but it unfortunately turned out to be a serious disappointment. Read more
Published on January 21, 2010 by Compay
Great Movie, Must-See for Anyone Planning to Visit Jamaica!
This movie shows an absolutely accurate portrayal of Jamaican society, and the sheer lawlessness and criminality inherent there. Read more
Published on March 27, 2004
This Is The Best.
This movie was just great, as a matter a fact the best out of JA. that I have seen. All I'll say is "YOU GO GUYS".
Published on April 21, 2002
The "Invincible" Third World Cop
A one-of-a-kind movie that must be added to your "Jamaican" collection. It is authentic, unique and superb in content and quality! Read more
Published on January 22, 2002 by Adrienne
A Nexx JA Film does wonders
This film make me laugh but its fi our humour
If you like this try HARD to get The Lunatic starring Paul Campbell, Dancehall Queen, Babymother
Anything affiliated with JA
If you like this try HARD to get The Lunatic starring Paul Campbell, Dancehall Queen, Babymother
Anything affiliated with JA
Published on November 20, 2001 by gold167
Third World Cop
This is a very good movie. A must have for collection. It shows so much about Jamaican life in the inner city.
Only wished it was encoded for DTS.
Published on April 4, 2001 by Michael G Walker
a must for dancehall fans
if you love dancehall this movie has a bit of a surprise for you. ninjaman, elephantman, nitty kutchie, boom dandemite, harry toddler, and cutty ranks all have roles in this movie;... Read more
Published on March 7, 2001 by "fifthvenom"
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