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Rap Game

Original title: Snipes
  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
502
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Nelly, Zoe Saldaña, and Dean Winters in Rap Game (2001)
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Erik is an ambitious teenager who spends more time posting fliers for his favorite rapper, Prolifik, than sitting in the classroom. When he and his best friend stumble across a dead body one... Read allErik is an ambitious teenager who spends more time posting fliers for his favorite rapper, Prolifik, than sitting in the classroom. When he and his best friend stumble across a dead body one night, they trigger a series of tragic events.Erik is an ambitious teenager who spends more time posting fliers for his favorite rapper, Prolifik, than sitting in the classroom. When he and his best friend stumble across a dead body one night, they trigger a series of tragic events.

  • Director
    • Rich Murray
  • Writers
    • Rob Wiser
    • Rich Murray
  • Stars
    • Sam Jones III
    • Nelly
    • Zoe Saldaña
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    502
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rich Murray
    • Writers
      • Rob Wiser
      • Rich Murray
    • Stars
      • Sam Jones III
      • Nelly
      • Zoe Saldaña
    • 9User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Trailer 1:57
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    Sam Jones III
    Sam Jones III
    • Erik
    Nelly
    Nelly
    • Prolifik…
    Zoe Saldaña
    Zoe Saldaña
    • Cheryl
    • (as Zoe Saldana)
    Dean Winters
    Dean Winters
    • Bobby Starr
    Rashaan Nall
    Rashaan Nall
    • Floyd
    Schoolly D
    Schoolly D
    • Tony
    • (as Schoolly D.)
    Joel Marsh Garland
    Joel Marsh Garland
    • Ceaser
    • (as Joel Garland)
    J.D. Williams
    J.D. Williams
    • J.D.
    Mpho Koaho
    Mpho Koaho
    • Malik
    Victor Togunde
    Victor Togunde
    • Midas
    Carlo Alban
    Carlo Alban
    • Bugsy
    Rich Heidelberg
    • Donnie
    Charli Baltimore
    Charli Baltimore
    • Trix
    Frank Vincent
    Frank Vincent
    • Johnnie Marandino
    Johnnie Hobbs Jr.
    • Mr. Triggs
    Ophelia M. Turner
    • Grandmother
    Jessica Rodriguez
    • Receptionist
    Heather Hunter
    Heather Hunter
    • Lucinda
    • Director
      • Rich Murray
    • Writers
      • Rob Wiser
      • Rich Murray
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews9

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    8RoyMince

    The plot is dope

    Keeping an eye on this director is something you do because the future is Bright for this one. This movie is daring, risk-taking, and provides dark impact for filming experience to the viewer. This is one of those films that I would consider a complete package because the directing production, the acting even the cinematic shots, they all fit perfectly. I definitely recommend this film because it's new its storyline is creative and the finished product is meaningful. It's definitely one of those films where you're just kind of hanging out at the house with your partner enjoying the night. It's almost a mood setting movie!

    This film for sure gets two thumbs up.
    6omouallem

    A surprising urban hit

    Now this isn't one of the great thrillers of our time, but it is one of the best of the year. It's smart and fascinating, surprise-a-minute crime film that's held together with a great line of unknown talent. Even pop-rap superstar Nelly, (the main bill on the box art) did a wonderful job as a cocky and arrogant, yet undeniably talented rap artist.

    In comparison with Black-urban action flicks, this is almost right up there with Hype Williams overlooked masterpiece, Belly. In fact, in comparison with most rap-movies (ex: anything by Master P, or Dame Dash) this is Oscar worthy (in comparison, of course).

    From begining to end, this cause-and-effect thriller will hold you onto the edge of your seat and let go of you with a sharp blast to the frontal head.
    10tiara_1299

    Great Movie!!

    This is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. It explains how hard life can be when u hit the big time and also talks about what would happen if a fan was in a situation when he had to kill his idol? Nelly was amazing in this movie, proving that he can rap but he is an amazing actor as well. I think this movie was also a very touching story(especially at the end of the movie). To tell u the truth I was crying, I not going to lie. Also ladies, if u wanna see a bunch of hot guyz then this is the best movie for u. It of course has Nelly in it and a bunch of other hot playaz. There is something for the men too. There is a woman in the movie , Cheryl, acted by Zoe Saldana. She looks good for all them men.lol.Well if u want to see a hot movie that is a drama, action, and a love story, this is the movie for u to see.
    eyesp

    This movie is great... if you are from Norway

    Nelly is the bestest, and if you like band-aids and testicularless rhyme styles, this is the movie for you. In this movie, you get to see nellys ass when he gets out of the shower, so if you are from norway, you will really, really, really love this movie. GO #TURNTABLISM
    9lndkramer

    Underrated classic!

    To me Snipes has one of the best plots I've seen in a movie. The action never stops and you can never once guess what will happen next. There is always another twist. Dean Winters is a great evil villain and he really makes you hate him. Zoe Saldana is gorgeous as always and a very good actress. Seeing Nelly in it was interesting but he played a part anyone could of played so I'm pretty impartial to his performance. Not bad but not amazing. This is a movie that never gets talked about or anything, and I'm surprised. It's one of my favorites and I recommend it to anyone who likes thrillers, gangster movies, crime dramas, and even rap movies.

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      Sam Jones III's first movie, however it was released two years later after his second movie, The Robbery (2002) was released.

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Snipes
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • Ruff Nation Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,569
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,027
      • Sep 8, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $70,569
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 53m(113 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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