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Rap Connection

Original title: Ride or Die
  • Video
  • 2003
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
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Vivica A. Fox and Duane Martin in Rap Connection (2003)
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2 Videos
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ActionCrimeRomanceThriller

Super fly P. I. gets bad guys the cops can't touch.Super fly P. I. gets bad guys the cops can't touch.Super fly P. I. gets bad guys the cops can't touch.

  • Director
    • Craig Ross Jr.
  • Writers
    • Duane Martin
    • Jay Wolcott
  • Stars
    • Duane Martin
    • Vivica A. Fox
    • Meagan Good
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    1K
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    • Director
      • Craig Ross Jr.
    • Writers
      • Duane Martin
      • Jay Wolcott
    • Stars
      • Duane Martin
      • Vivica A. Fox
      • Meagan Good
    • 13User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ride or Die
    Trailer 1:29
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    Ride or Die
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    Duane Martin
    Duane Martin
    • Conrad 'Rad' McRae
    Vivica A. Fox
    Vivica A. Fox
    • Lisa
    Meagan Good
    Meagan Good
    • Fake Venus
    Michael Taliferro
    Michael Taliferro
    • B Free
    Jadakiss
    Jadakiss
    • Benjamin…
    Geoffrey Blake
    Geoffrey Blake
    • Armageddon
    Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim
    • Miyako
    Brooklyn McLinn
    Brooklyn McLinn
    • Tracy
    Sticky Fingaz
    Sticky Fingaz
    • Demise
    Iona Morris
    Iona Morris
    • Lt. Lewis
    Miranda Kwok
    Miranda Kwok
    • Tommy Wong
    Stacey Dash
    Stacey Dash
    • Real Venus
    Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union
    • Masked Woman
    Faizon Love
    Faizon Love
    • David Rabinowitz
    Zachary Isaiah Williams
    Zachary Isaiah Williams
    • Basketball Player
    • (as Zachary Williams)
    Monica DeAngelis
    • Self
    Darcy Donavan
    Darcy Donavan
    • Miyako's Girlfriend
    Tanisha Grant
    Tanisha Grant
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    • Director
      • Craig Ross Jr.
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      • Duane Martin
      • Jay Wolcott
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    1mimiybyazphil

    BAD! under ANY title!!

    I saw this train wreck under the title Hustle and Heat, it is listed here as Ride or Die, either way it is a horribly, written acted, and directed mess!!

    Duane Martin, Bivaca A Fox and Megan Goode are actors who will NEVER make it off the "B" list in Hollywood!

    This was almost 2 hour Rap Video!! Just pitiful!!
    4paul_m_haakonsen

    Watchable, but not an outstanding movie...

    I remember having watched the 2003 action crime movie "Ride or Die" (aka "Hustle and Heat") once before. But I have to admit that I couldn't recall a single thing from the movie, aside from the cover. So as I had the opportunity to watch it again here in 2022, I did exactly that.

    Writers Duane Martin and Jay Wolcott didn't exactly write a particularly outstanding script here for the movie. Sure, "Ride or Die" was watchable, but it just wasn't a noteworthy or memorable movie. It felt, for a lack of better words, bland.

    While the movie is not all that great, there are some pretty good talents on the cast list, with the likes of Vivica A. Fox, Daniel Dae Kim, Miranda Kwok and Stacey Dash.

    What makes "Ride or Die" watchable is the amount of action, gunfights and fight scenes that director Craig Ross Jr. Had crammed into the movie.

    My rating of "Ride or Die" lands on a four out of ten stars. There are far better action crime movies readily available out there.
    10chakotay-70770

    Smashing Fun...Touching Story

    The movie trailer convinced me to ignore the negative reviews and jump straight into the film to see for myself... But IF you are unable to access the trailer, then it would be wise to judge this production yourself, just as I did. You won't be disappointed.

    The story is simple yet it has plenty twists and turns, along with slices of humour popping up as you go. Indeed, I found it touching that basically, we have a private investigator intent on tracking down the murderer of his best friend.

    From start to finish, I found myself wholly absorbed.by the action sequences or dramatic scenes displayed on the screen. What a shame if I had passed up this film just on the say-so of all those bad reviews!!

    I felt truly entertained by the entire script.

    This is truly an underrated gem.

    Are You going to turn your back on it??
    1notelmerfudd

    If you get the chance to see this, don't.

    I love Vivica Fox. I love Meagan Good. I love Gabrielle Union. I hate this film. The plot holes are so enormous, you're left wondering if the writer/star has escaped from a mental institution and is holding hostage the loved ones of Ms. Fox, Ms. Good, and Ms. Union. There is simply no other way to explain why they appeared in this mess. The ending is highly original - in a highly bad way. If you enjoy this film, seek a health care professional at once. You may be experiencing hallucinations that make you feel this is watchable.

    Alternatively, you may want to simply hit the pause button whenever any of the three aforementioned women appear on screen. Staring at any of them is going to provide you with a far better time than you could ever have actually watching the film.

    In fairness, Ms. Fox gives an entertaining performance. Also in fairness, the film is still revolting.
    10sexyj305

    I loved the movie

    I loved seeing Duane Martin star in Hustle and Heat. The movie was not only funny but was an action packed thriller.Duane did a very good job at writing this script. Whoever didn't enjoy the film is just a hater and I'm sure every one else will enjoy it.I rented it from the movie store at least five times. My father even enjoyed it and he doesn't like any of the movies my sister and I watch.This film is far from bad and I think it should be released in theaters because I know that many people will like it . I didn't know that Duane Martin was such a good writer he is extremely talented and versatile. Hustle and Heat only made me like Duane Martin more because he played the role as Rad very well.

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      A character in this movie is nicknamed Armageddon. Michael "Bear" Taliaferro, who costars in this movie, was in a movie called Armageddon (1998).
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      Referenced in Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 2004 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hustle and Heat
    • Production company
      • Strange Fruit Films
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      • 1h 28m(88 min)
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