Rappin' [DVD]

This movie is "classic." I saw it originally as a double feature with THE LAST DRAGON - which is all you need to know. This is another from the CANNON 80's cash grabs. Just like BREAKIN', they tried to take another emerging fad (hip hop) and turn it in to a rags to riches tale from the streets. This is the pinnacle of bad 80's cheese. I laugh so hard every time I watch it, and always pick up something I missed.When you watch these again 20+ years later, you start to realize that the CANNON guys were on to something bigger than they get credit for.. No matter how these movies were received or reviewed at the time, the sheer entertainment value holds up, for repeated viewings. These were movies that were made by people who love movies. By guys who were just happy to be making, writing, or starring in a movie. You can't say that about some of the big budget stuff.That said, Mario Van Peebles, Eriq LaSalle, Kadeem Hardison are all recognizable actors, who throw themselves in to this. It is amazing that Ice-T, after this and BREAKIN 2', ever had any credibility as a hip hop artist, though he is a blast to watch. This is the movie you get your friends together, grab a few drinks, and let it loose. Questionable acting, over-acting, and under-acting. Rhymes that sound like they were written by a couple old jewish guys (and they were) are delivered 80's style stiff, and they are about mundane topics, like the color YELLOW. Even the supporting cast (including senior citizens) get in to the act during the credits. I love this movie. IT IS SO MUCH FUN! As child of the 80's, this is one of those movies to cherish. It is a great representative of the movies that were churned out - and the best example of CANNON that I think exists. It is a great snap shot to that time, and will bring back memories. The nostalgia is worth the price alone. I wish they still made movies like this - low budget movies made with no stress and a lot of fun - instead of constantly being bombarded with big budget stuff you can hardly sit through. In THAT way, this movie puts stuff like TRANSFORMERS to shame. It is infinitely more entertaining than crap like that.I'll say it again - the CANNON movies are sheer entertainment, and I think in many cases for us children of the 80's they hold up well.

For the longest time kept thinking of the part itching for a scratch and kept thinking beat street. I'm bugged me because I couldn't remember the movie title being since I last saw it when I was 8yrs old or younger. I'm mad because the the case was received cut or gouged in the corner. When I buy new I expect flawless imperfect non damaged product.

ok so, the movie is crap. but I grew up with it and hip hop is life, so it gets a pass. MVP doing his thing playing; it lighthearted, after Exterminator 2. "Sonny Carson" is a realtor, which is a bit of a kick, behind his legendary Hood role. Eric La Salle's a year before he was sporting "Soulglo" and feelin' oh so silky smooth. Force MDs performing Itching for a Scratch. A rather convincing villain, a blond white guy, in the middle of the ghetto. Leo O Brien of Last Dragon game provides some, scant, comic relief. But, Tasia Valenza makes this movie imminently rewatchable. She is beautiful, my dream girl then, my dream girl now.

Quality was good. Movie, ehh

I got this movie because I absolutely love this "Original type rap! This is where it all started, fun upbeat rapping throughout the flick was great just like I remember when I first saw it on the new cable TV system. Although is is a bit campy on the acting (to say the least? :-D), but still the songs make it highly enjoyable. Look for the cameo of the the- undiscovered-yet Iced-T doing some early rappin in it too.

This movie was a good time in hiphop. Even though some of the acting was a lil cheesy, the music is actually pretty good. It has cameos from actual artists from the 80s. Eric Lasalle Rapping was the funniest thing I viewed all week! This is a movie that will een hae the little kids rapping to it!

No need for review

My cousin was in the movie. He passed away several years ago. It was filmed in the 80's... The price of the video was more expensive than I expected

Awesome old school movie! Such happiness and soul in all the actors and actresses.

So happy to find this film at such a reasonable price. Yea it's a bit cheesy and I'm sure nobody won an Oscar for this but I loved this as a kid and I'm glad I have it again so my son can watch it too.DVD arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

Love it!