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Snipes

  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
504
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Nelly, Zoe Saldaña, and Dean Winters in Snipes (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
    504
    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
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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
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews9

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    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.
    10algold

    Excellent cooooool thriller

    Finally a thriller with a twist after twist. Rap and hip-hop provide more than background music, they're central to the theme. Smart script and excellent thriller overall. 'Nelly' is certainly more than a rapper. He's is star on the big screen too.
    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.
    nicksuper16

    Excellent Thriller

    I thought this might be a "rap" film only but was suprised by it's behind the scenes look inside the music business, it's great story and performances by Nelly and the rest of the cast. Director Murray, is clearly in charge of the material.....can't wait to see what he does next! Excellent!
    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.

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    • Trivia
      Sam Jones III's first movie, however it was released two years later after his second movie, Zig Zag (2002) was released.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Prolifik
    • 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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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 53m(113 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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