Back on the Strip

Merlin's quest for fame as a magician in Las Vegas takes an unexpected twist in this intriguing proposal. The idea of turning a weekend in Vegas into a movie venture, avoiding the typical Hangover narrative, suggests creativity. Envisioning a Black Full Monty with the talented kid from All American brings a unique angle. The stacked cast, coupled with director Chris Spencer's connections, hints at a promising project. Debuting at the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival in 2023 adds an exciting goal. In a comedy drought, this concept stands out-a refreshing and funny prospect to get us laughing again. 🎬😄

When I ask any film I ask myself one simple question, was I entertained? Yes I was. This has me laughing all the way through. The negative reviews are just people who are too serious in their film watching. It's a ridiculous comedy that's just meant to be stupid funny and it is.

The ensemble cast is on point with their roles. Gary Owen is one of my favorite comedians and though he plays his typical role in a black film, he still kills it. Wesley Snipes does who in this like he did in Dolemite's My Name. Tiffany Haddish mainly plays narrator telling the story of her son Merlin and his dream of becoming a Las Vegas magician and like all dreams, he gets hilariously sidetracked. Just watch and enjoy it for what it is, a silly comedy.

I really enjoyed *Back on the Strip*. It's a lighthearted, unpretentious comedy that works perfectly thanks to its energy, timing, and playful spirit. The film doesn't try to be more than it is, and that's exactly what makes it so refreshing and entertaining.

What makes it even more special is the impressive cast. Seeing Wesley Snipes back on screen after such a long time is a real treat-he brings charisma and humor that remind us why he's such a memorable actor. Surrounded by a lively ensemble, including Kevin Hart, the film feels like a joyful reunion of talent.

Overall, *Back on the Strip* is a very successful comedy that delivers laughs, charm, and a great sense of fun. It's the kind of movie that doesn't take itself too seriously, and that's precisely why it's so enjoyable.

Why JB Smoove, Wesley Snipes & Kevin Hart (in cameo) agreed to be in dire so-called comedy "Back On The Strip" is baffling... but they must surely regret it. Smoove, Snipes, Faizon Love, Gary Owen & Bill Bellamy used to be a Vegas male stripper troupe, that reforms on discovering well-endowed young star Spence Moore II (the lead - sadly) who's wrapped in his own drama (the film's real story - narrated (sigh) by his mum Tiffany Haddish) over bff Raigan Harris & his dream to be a magician. The performances suck, Chris Spencer's dreadful direction (on his debut) is to terrible tv standard, and his co-writing (with Eric Daniel) is even worse. Beyond bad, it stinks - flush it.

This is not Magic Mike... that part of the story line is the pretext at this romantic Afroamerican comedy. The rhythm is good. No down time. Made my laugh out loud lots of times as much from the bad suggestive dance moves then from the flow of Afroamerican slang especially by women to describe sex, the male member or to insult one and other. Being a white single 60's French Canadian man... it seems to me that it was too much not to be stereotyping? But then again maybe not... As it was funny. And like it a good romantic comedy true love does blossom at the end... in a frenetic last scene. One scene toward the end seems to have needed more writing...