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Pimp

  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
22K
YOUR RATING
Keke Palmer in Pimp (2018)
An urban love story set on the hard streets of the Bronx. A struggling female Pimp, named Wednesday, grows up learning the game from her dad. Once he's gone she's left to look out for her prostitute mother and girlfriend Nikki.
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An urban love story set on the hard streets of the Bronx. A struggling female Pimp, named Wednesday, grows up learning the game from her dad. Once he's gone she's left to look out for her pr... Read allAn urban love story set on the hard streets of the Bronx. A struggling female Pimp, named Wednesday, grows up learning the game from her dad. Once he's gone she's left to look out for her prostitute mother and girlfriend Nikki.An urban love story set on the hard streets of the Bronx. A struggling female Pimp, named Wednesday, grows up learning the game from her dad. Once he's gone she's left to look out for her prostitute mother and girlfriend Nikki.

  • Director
    • Christine Crokos
  • Writer
    • Christine Crokos
  • Stars
    • Patricia Pinto
    • Tarik Lowe
    • Keke Palmer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christine Crokos
    • Writer
      • Christine Crokos
    • Stars
      • Patricia Pinto
      • Tarik Lowe
      • Keke Palmer
    • 100User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Top Cast40

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    Patricia Pinto
    • Science
    Tarik Lowe
    Tarik Lowe
    • Baby Love
    Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer
    • Wednesday
    Edi Gathegi
    Edi Gathegi
    • Kenny Wayne
    Vanessa Morgan
    Vanessa Morgan
    • Destiny
    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
    • Gloria May
    • (as Aunjanue Ellis)
    Paola Lázaro
    Paola Lázaro
    • Louisa
    DMX
    DMX
    • Midnight John
    Haley Ramm
    Haley Ramm
    • Nikki
    Lyrica Okano
    Lyrica Okano
    • Kim
    Ashley Blankenship
    Ashley Blankenship
    • Blondie
    Paige Searcy
    Paige Searcy
    • Charlie
    Ivan Moore
    Ivan Moore
    • Reverend Willie
    Rayan Lawrence
    Rayan Lawrence
    • Jamal
    Manny Ureña
    Manny Ureña
    • Guy #2
    Jose Guns Alves
    Jose Guns Alves
    • Drug Dealer
    Mike E. Winfield
    Mike E. Winfield
    • Science
    Curtis Lyons
    • Shooter
    • Director
      • Christine Crokos
    • Writer
      • Christine Crokos
    • All cast & crew
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    5chimforever

    better

    This film was better then I thought it would be. the acting is good and they all portray the roles really well,i got into the film. I would have rated it higher if they made me feel for the characters.
    4candibrown-93309

    It's hard out here for a girl pimp...

    One thing I can say about this movie is that they tried really hard...they really did...the movie is way to short for the plot that they are trying to pull off in 1 hour and 25 minutes...too many characters with a story smashed in...like trying to fit a big foot in a small shoe...and maybe if they didn't try to may KeKe Palmer's character so gangsta and hard it may have been more believable...hmmm...probably not...it would for sure be good for a first date movie because you'd always remember going to see it if it worked out...would definitely be a story to tell and a laugh that would continue to go on...the movie wasn't good or believable...definitely not a "Hustle and Flow"...
    10payneforpurpose

    Heartbreaking.....

    Keke is incredible.....what a brilliant performance. Broke my heart to see her character's struggle. she brought her A game and so did the rest of the cast. I'm blown away by the simplicity yet complexity of the story.

    Bravo to the filmmaker!!!! two thumbs up!!!
    5Real_Review

    An Urban Female Superhero Tale. Attempts Gritty Realism.

    I saw this in the middle of the night in a hotel room. I have seen worse movies by happenstance. As far as the content, if you want to believe in the premise of this film, then you can and you will enjoy the experience. People that look for reasons to complain will tell you that it's an urban women's lib fantasy. Personally, I enjoyed it. It's a fine film, excellent for the budget.

    RealReview Posting Scoring Criteria: Acting - 1/1; Casting - 1/1; Directing - 1/1; Story - 1/1; Writing/Screenplay - 1/1;

    Total Base Score = 5

    Modifiers (+ or -): none.

    Total RealReview Rating: 5
    8greensteam

    Unfavourable reviews from petty youths?

    Not going to lie, I do love a bleak movie and more than anything this film demonstrated the lack of glamour in the world of pimps hustling to make a buck. Keke Palmer's Wednesday is conflicting and hard to love but she rolls out the part beautifully, Hayley Ramm's long suffering Nikki is also a beautiful character eliciting so much emotion as a girl doing whatever she needs to keep her 'momma' happy and that dream alive. Vanessa Morgan as Destiny is by the numbers and Aunjanue Ellis as Wednesday's mother draws comparisons with Monique's stellar turn in 'Precious'

    But the standout for me was Edi Kathegi's amazing run as the unhinged, merciless Psycho Pimp, Kenny! Edi brought some chops.

    Whilst this isn't an Oscar winner it deserves a nod for its ambition and its deep characterisations maybe they could have spread that a little further but a good effort nonetheless.

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Street Girls
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA(The Bronx)
    • Production companies
      • Adrenaline Entertainment
      • 1821 Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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