Hustle & Flow Asks You to Have a Dream

Title

Hustle & Flow (2005)

Directed by

Craig Brewer

Writing credits

Craig Brewer

Selected Cast

Terrence Howard .... DJay
Anthony Anderson .... Key
Taryn Manning .... Nola
Taraji P. Henson .... Shug
DJ Qualls .... Shelby
Paula Jai Parker .... Lexus
Elise Neal .... Yevette
Isaac Hayes .... Arnel
Ludacris .... Skinny Black
Jordan Houston .... Tigga
Bobby Sandimanie .... Yellow Jacket
Haystak .... Mickey
Claude Phillips .... Harold
Josey Scott .... Elroy

Review

Hustle & Flow is a film about a Memphis pimp who, with help from his friends, pursues his rap dreams.

The first half of Hustle & Flow is very slow and uneventful; however, the film’s energy picks up quite a bit when the characters begin to get their visions of success and begin to pursue their dreams.

The dialog is well-written, and the acting is very believable. The characters are strong and sympathetic. The story is original and the music is good. Hustle & Flow should do wonders for the Memphis rap scene.

Rating (1-10)

7

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