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A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994)

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Average Rating: 3.6/10
Reviews Counted: 21
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Critic Reviews: 7
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A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money in this action-comedy. Writer-director Keenan Ivory Wayans also stars as Los Angeles private eye Arthur Shame, a former cop whose troubled past resurfaces when a one-time colleague asks for help in a narcotic case. During the course of his investigation, he encounters various old connections, ultimately confronting the criminal responsible for Shame's expulsion from the force. He must also

R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Action & Adventure, Comedy

Directed By: Keenen Ivory Wayans

In Theaters: Nov 23, 1994 Wide

On DVD: Mar 4, 2003

Cast

Keenen Ivory Wayans
Shame
Charles S. Dutton
Rothmiller
Jada Pinkett Smith
Peaches Jordan
Salli Richardson
Angela
Andrew Divoff
Mendoza
Corwin Hawkins
Wayman
Gary Cervantes
Luis
Gregory Sierra
Captain Nunez
Michael Bofshever
Mr. Gold
John Capodice
Mob Boss
Devin DeVasquez
Mendoza's Girl
Randy Hall
Hank
Dominique Jennings
Funeral Guest
Lisa Mende
Chad's Agent
Sven Ole Thorsen
Thug
Rafael Robledo
Heavy
Robert Schimmel
The John
Kim Wayans
Diane
Twist
Young Police Officer
Kristina Malandro Wagner
Lisa
Nikki Fritz
Exotic Dancer
Craig Ryan Ng
Chun Yung Fat
Salli Richardson-Whitfiel...

Critic Reviews for A Low Down Dirty Shame

All Critics (22) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (0) | Rotten (21) | DVD (1)

In terms of action, Wayans the director relies too much on slow-motion in shooting action scenes -- a tiresome habit that undercuts the potential excitement of some sequences.

July 25, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety

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Brian Lowry

Variety

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Mr. Wayans is an agreeable screen presence, but he makes a surprisingly bland action hero.

May 20, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Stephen Holden

New York Times

Top Critic

Wayans isn't sure whether to send up Shaft and company or simply to remake the action thriller. The result is an embarrassing compromise.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Rita Kempley

Washington Post

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Here is a movie about guns. Take away the guns, and the movie would be about nothing much.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

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It's easy -- far too easy -- to use the title of Keenen Ivory Wayans' latest movie as a description. Unfortunately, it's also accurate.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: ReelViews

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

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Wayans the screenwriter is largely to blame for the film's shortcomings, but Wayans the director does a solid job.

July 28, 2009 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

So far, so hackneyed.

February 9, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Trevor Johnston

Time Out

The comedy is hit-or-miss, while Wayans proves to be a huge fan of Hong Kong action flicks, ripping off a number of action sequences from them.

January 11, 2004 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

I'm not sure what type of movie this is supposed to be or who its audience is, but it's a low down dirty shame that Wayans' talent is wasted on this film.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle

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Alison Macor

Austin Chronicle

Unfortunately, however, where I'm Gonna Git You Sucka was completely off the wall, A Low Down Dirty Shame is just off.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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Chris Hicks

Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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Not bad action-comedy of Keenen Ivory Wayans' film. Jada Pinkett's animated performance as Shame's fast-talking girl Friday is one of the few outstanding elements in this otherwise so-so spoof of blaxploitation pictures.

June 9, 2009