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A Miami Tail

  • 2003
  • R
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
210
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Mr. Cheeks and Sommore in A Miami Tail (2003)
Comedy

In this urban re-telling of the classic Greek comedy "Lysistrata," a daring young woman convinces her girlfriends to help rid their neighborhood of crime by refusing to have sex with their g... Read allIn this urban re-telling of the classic Greek comedy "Lysistrata," a daring young woman convinces her girlfriends to help rid their neighborhood of crime by refusing to have sex with their gangster boyfriends until the violence stops.In this urban re-telling of the classic Greek comedy "Lysistrata," a daring young woman convinces her girlfriends to help rid their neighborhood of crime by refusing to have sex with their gangster boyfriends until the violence stops.

  • Director
    • Melvin James
  • Writers
    • Colin Costello
    • Stephanie Alese Jorden
  • Stars
    • Trina
    • Neferteri Shepherd
    • Tony Reddick
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.3/10
    210
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Melvin James
    • Writers
      • Colin Costello
      • Stephanie Alese Jorden
    • Stars
      • Trina
      • Neferteri Shepherd
      • Tony Reddick
    • 7User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Trina
    Trina
    • Alica Strada
    Neferteri Shepherd
    Neferteri Shepherd
    • Nike
    Tony Reddick
    • Black Zeus
    Benji Brown
    Benji Brown
    • Kalvin
    Sommore
    Sommore
    • Stephanie
    Henry Clay
    • Cornbread
    • (as Henry 'WWBC' Clay)
    Dexter Angry
    • Red Bean
    Kia Samuel
    • Monique
    Roxzane T. Mims
    Roxzane T. Mims
    • Mama Africa
    Malcolm
    • Reverend Brown
    C.O.
    • Keenan
    Mr. Cheeks
    • Self
    Takiyah Cullins
    • Ratia
    Rakeem Duhart
    • Matthew
    Víctor López
    • Babaluchi
    • (as Victor 'Babuluchi' Lopez)
    Vintea Narin
    • Jesse
    Courtney Horne
    • Harold
    DJ Raylo
    • Big Daddy Woo Woo
    • Director
      • Melvin James
    • Writers
      • Colin Costello
      • Stephanie Alese Jorden
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    User reviews7

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    10danceability

    Pretty Cool Movie

    Pretty Cool Movie Well after hearing Trina's albums and being a big fan of course I went out to rent her 1st movie, and hearing her talk about how its important to practice abstenance was the only way to stop the men from violence blew my mind. This movie was mad cute, it is based an a story of Greek mythology and takes place in the hood of Miami. Trina place Alicia a girl who wants to end the street violence and make their home safe. This is actually quite a positive movie and Trina shows great skills in acting. The only thing keeping this movie from more stars is a couple minor actors really are bad at acting...but Trina and the rest of the majors are really good. These movie is very sexual and funny, A must have for any Trina fan.
    9godzbway

    I loved this film!

    I thought this film was very well executed. It was hilarious from beginning to end, despite some of the bad acting by a few of the actors. It was an original concept and very good fit for a comedy. The two bums had me in stitches and the scene with Sommore and the two bums was classic. And if you wanna see some the HOTTEST Black and Latina models that you have ever seen then you definitely want this film. Also the comedian that plays the sidekick is hilarious! Iv'e seen him on Comic View on BET several times and he does a good job in this film too. Whatever the actors lack in this film, all the comedians definitely make up for it. I also thought it was well written and well directed, despite the shortcomings of a low budget urban film. I could see this film as a big box office hit with a more experienced cast of actors. But I really enjoyed this film nonetheless. This one stays in my collection.
    3atila1

    What a *waste* of everyone's time and money

    Let me start out by saying that I enjoy a good urban movie, even those stereotype ones with lousy humor and stuff. This piece of, well you name it, is so horrific, it should be banned from all places. Or it should be used in colleges to show how NOT to make a movie or act in it.

    The acting is horrendous, the only good and funny things are the two drunks and the short fellow with the odd face (Black Zeus' sidekick), they are hilarious.

    The rest of the crew, well, they act like they've never acted before (and after this flick, probably never will again), the chairs and tables in this movie act better than the actors! If I wanted to see people reading cue cards or acting like they were wooden puppets, I'd play The Sims. That would be a less waste of time than this.

    I like Trina and her phat tracks, but girl, stick to rapping and leave the acting to people more qualified than yourself.
    10miamiboy

    Interesting Movie

    A Miami Tail is a clever take on the old Lysistrata story. I read Lysistrata in high school and was surprised at how well the filmmakers stayed true to the story. I especially like the way the actors addressed the camera ... it was just like the Greek chorus. Trina's performance wasn't bad for her first movie. No worse than other rappers or singers the first time out. Sommore was excellent. Other standouts included Benji Brown. That guy is very funny. Mr. Cheeks is only in the movie briefly, but memorably. The music in the movie is pretty cool too. Must admit that I have never seen so many beautiful women in one movie. The movie won't win any Oscars, but for a low-budget indie, I think the movie is excellent and definitely worth checking out.
    9foxy-26

    A PRETTY GOOD MOVIE..well worth renting.

    I enjoyed this movie, it has an up to date urban twist on an old story...but I would wait for the tv version before I let MY mother or mother-in-love see it. It was funny and the acting was mostly above average. My favorites were Monique(the preachers wife) and Mama Africa and Sommore was great. It is absolutely worth the price of rental.

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      Some scenes were written and organized spontaneously by director, 'Melvin James'. The scene between Sommore and the two bums played by Dexter Angry and Henry Clay, for instance, was written moments before shooting because James wanted to capture the three comedians in a scene and there was no scene written including the three of them together.
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      Written by Carlton Meneus

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Miami, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Breakaway Films
      • Canvas Films
      • R.A.P. Filmworks
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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