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08/14/07
Fear of a Black Hat (1994)
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Reviews Counted:7
Fresh:7
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.3/10
Runtime: 88 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Filmmaker Nina Blackburn takes her camera and follows popular rap group, NWH (Niggaz with Hats). The band's 3 members explain their philosophy and reminisce about their many experiences -- which... [More]
Starring: Kasi Lemmons, Rusty Cundieff, Larry B. Scott, Mark Christopher-Lawrence
Director: Rusty Cundieff
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Reviews for Fear of a Black Hat
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Top CriticInspired by This Is Spinal Tap, this mockumentary exposes the trials of a hardcore rap band, N.W.H. (Niggas With Hats) with wild, irreverent humor and exuberant music.
06/30/06
Top CriticIf Mr. Cundieff doesn't match the satirical genius of Mr. Reiner's film, he does understand the rules of the game.
05/20/03
Top CriticThis movie is not tightly-scripted or elegantly produced, but it is (for the most part) highly entertaining. For those who have been waiting for a sequel to Spinal Tap, this may be the best alternative.
01/01/00
Top CriticAs it recounts the history of N.W.H., the film also manages to lampoon rap music and its archetypes, as well as poking fun at the venal, self-serving music-business types looking to grab easy money from the scene.
01/01/00
Top CriticFear of a Black Hat is not brilliant, but it's bright enough.
01/01/00
Top CriticNot as fearless and sharp-edged as it could be -- but it provides a lot of laughs, and barbecues a few sacred cows.
01/01/00
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