Pimp

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Pimp

2018

1h 50m

Crime

Drama

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A pimp in the ghettos of the Bronx, N.Y., dreams of a better life for herself and her girlfriend. She soon gets caught in a fierce battle when she comes face to face with a rival who runs an even more dangerous game.

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Mackenzie MacDade

Autostraddle

Dec 28, 2018

It's clear every actor involved was deeply committed to not just their characters, but to the narrative.

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

Nov 17, 2018

"Pimp" is too one-note and grinds its way somewhat drearily to an inevitably bloody conclusion.

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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

Nov 17, 2018

The movie might leave you drained and disgusted, yet it also serves as a reminder that Palmer (whose last notable feature, "Akeelah and the Bee," was 12 years ago) is an unusually intense talent who deserves a much better vehicle than this one.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

May 8, 2019

C+

A snappy one-note lesbian love story set in the mean Bronx streets, that sells its ass as a sleazy '70s blaxploitation film.

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Louise Keller

Urban Cinefile

Mar 6, 2019

Sex, murder and dark secrets are the key ingredients of the tale that begins when Sarah (Ella Scott Lynch) meets Lewis (Benedict Samuel) for a potential night of passion.

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Nov 30, 2018

Palmer's committed portrayal generates sympathy more than the lurid screenplay, which feels like an inauthentic glimpse into life on the streets.

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@RT38816867 Sep 10, 2026

Lee Daniels never grows tired of making movies that cast black women as negative stereotypes, degenerates, and low life while uplifting whiteness. Keke Palmer and Aunjanue Ellis deserve so much better. The plot and direction are trash

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Jul 8, 2022

Amazon suggested this garbage. Don't spend a second on it.

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Jun 30, 2021

Rival pimp guy came in clutch.

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Apr 8, 2021

very well done not a big budget but big ideas and that's more important

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Nov 4, 2020

Fresh take on the standard "street life" movie. Keke Palmer is unrecognizable. Amazing portrayal of the tortured young woman. Supporting cast, especially the actress portraying her mother, give layered and honest performances. Even DMX seems in his natural element, hardening to his "Belly" roots. Story is somewhat predictable, with tragedy all around, but the journey to the end gives depth to the societal pressures young women face in those environments. The acting overshadows that, though. Full marks for the acting.

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Feb 22, 2020

It's refreshing to have queer representation where the arc of the story is not about them being LGBT.

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A pimp in the ghettos of the Bronx, N.Y., dreams of a better life for herself and her girlfriend. She soon gets caught in a fierce battle when she comes face to face with a rival who runs an even more dangerous game.

Director: Christine Crokos
Producer: Victoria Bousis, Christine Crokos, Alexis Varouxakis
Screenwriter: Christine Crokos
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: Adrenaline Entertainment, 1821 Pictures
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 9, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2018
Runtime: 1h 50m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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