January-February Film Challenge: A Film For Every Letter in the Alphabet

Film Fifteen: Original Gangstas (1996). An over-the-top action vehicle that shows that 1970s blaxploitation heroes Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, and Jim Brown still have it. Despite the fairly pedestrian plot, of protecting their Gary, Indiana neighborhood against a street gang called the Rebels, the quick-paced action and great performances from the principle cast make it worth a look. Larry Cohen's direction is straightforward as always but has little of the guerilla filmmaking feel of his best efforts. If you want more of his gonzo style, you should look elsewhere. I suggest Bone or Black Caesar.



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