Never Die Alone

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DMX's menacing charisma is put to good use in this stylish but hackneyed modern-day noir.

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Movie Info

From a script from first-time scribe James Gibson comes this filmed adaptation of ex-gangster Donald Goines' 1974 novel Never Die Alone. Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson (Juice, Bones), the film stars David Arquette as Paul Pawlowski, a reporter who takes an interest in gang kingpin King David, played by rapper/actor DMX. When King David is killed, Pawlowski happens upon the criminal's journal and envelops himself in his story. From there, the rise and fall of King David is covered in flashbacks as Pawlowski makes his way through the diary. Aisha Tyler and Jennifer Sky co-star. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

Cast

DMX
as King David
David Arquette
as Paul
Michael Ealy
as Mike
Reagan Gomez-Preston
as Juanita
Clifton Powell
as Moon
Antwon Tanner
as Blue
Jennifer Sky
as Janet
Keesha Sharp
as Edna
Drew Sidora
as Ella
Luenell
as Jasper
Rhoda Jordan
as Brenda
Aisha Tyler
as Nancy
Tommy "Tiny" Lister
as Rockie
Big Daddy Wayne
as Red
Damion Poitier
as Alvin
Elliot Lewis Rosenblatt
as Director
Xavier Simmons
as Young Mike
Jay Lynch
as Earl
Art Evans
as Mr. Waters
Robby Robinson
as Man in Apartment
Wealthy Linn Gener
as Asian Girl
Jeff Sanders
as Sentry Guard No. 1
Shakira Vanise Gamble
as Co-Worker
Eric Payne
as Orderly
L.K. 'Peak' Winbush
as Airport Security
D-Taylor Murphy
as Parking Attendant
Scott Casperson
as A.D.
Mark Kubr
as Pretty Boy Actor
Rachelle Drummond
as Twin No. 1
Larry McCoy
as Henchman
Wajid
as Cabbie
Michele Shay
as Jaunita's Mother
Roderick 'Lexx' Stevens
as Mugger
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Audience Reviews for Never Die Alone

  • Feb 03, 2010
    just getting an average rating as it started off so slow. when it did get going (half way through) it was half decent and i do like dmx's philisophical manner in the parts he plays. interesting story but ultimately not enough to keep you interested or coming back for a 2nd viewing
    Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
  • Sep 29, 2009
    Somehow this dark fiction, seems to work out very well.
    Joseph E Super Reviewer
  • Jul 14, 2009
    Disappointed with this one. Had a few moments where I thought okay this movie might have some promise. The only character you somewhat care for is the one played by Michael Ealy. He was the only one who seemed to have depth where the others appeared to be superficial and lost.
    George K Super Reviewer
  • Mar 04, 2008
    Good film, hard to watch at certain points though.
    Chosen 7 Super Reviewer
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