Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2009)
Average Rating: 5.1/10
Reviews Counted: 6
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 3
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Based on writer/director Buddy Giovinazzo's novel of the same name, Life Is Hot in Cracktown explores how crack cocaine infiltrated the streets of urban America by following the journeys of four people whose lives are on a tragic collision course. Pre-op transsexual Marybeth (Kerry Washington) is working as a prostitute in order to save enough money to make her transformation complete. She lives with her lover, Benny, a small-time burglar, whom she hopes to marry after her final operation.
Jun 26, 2009 Wide
Aug 25, 2009
Lightning Media
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Cast
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Kerry Washington
Marybeth -
Victor Rasuk
Manny -
Evan Ross
Romeo -
Shannyn Sossamon
Concetta -
Lara Flynn Boyle
Betty McBain -
Brandon Routh
Sizemore -
Desmond Harrington
Benny -
RZA
Sammy -
Ridge Canipe
Willy -
Illeana Douglas
Mommy -
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Dixon -
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Chad Wesley -
Tony Plana
Lou -
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Hope Olaide Wilson
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While Giovinazzo's crude approach undercuts his occasional stab at gravitas, Cracktown's cast keeps things in the ballpark of relatable humanity.
Top CriticThere are no positive characters in Cracktown. No voice of reason; just the reality of dire circumstances, which cannot be tied up in a pretty Hollywood bow.
One part Crash and one part Menace II Society.
Aside from tremendous performances given by Washington and Rasuk, the bleakness in 'Cracktown' doesn't offer a solution that leaves a positive outlook on life.
About as credible as a middle school production of Death of a Salesman. The unspectacular storylines plod along, dragged down by lackluster performances and sloppy direction.
Life goes far past the boiling point for most of the characters in this hilariously overwrought ghetto soap opera from cult writer-director Buddy Giovinazzo.
Audience Reviews for Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Super Reviewer
Each separate story is compelling with great performances all around (I especially like that Desmond Harrington kid. Great actor). The audience really cares about most of the characters, and knowing Buddy is writing their stories, truly fears for their safety.
Highly recommended for those who love gritty, depressing and downbeat stories.
Super Reviewer
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