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Back on the Strip

  • 2023
  • R
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
821
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Wesley Snipes, Bill Bellamy, Colleen Camp, Kevin Hart, Faizon Love, Gary Owen, Chris Spencer, Caryn Ward, J.B. Smoove, Tiffany Haddish, Piper Curda, Raigan Harris, Spence Moore II, Emelina Adams, and Ryan Alexander Holmes in Back on the Strip (2023)
After losing the woman of his dreams, Merlin moves to Las Vegas to pursue work as a magician, only to get hired as the front man in a revival of the notorious black male stripper crew, The Chocolate Chips. Led by Luther - now broke and broken - the old, domesticated, out-of-shape Chips put aside former conflicts and reunite to save the hotel they used to perform in while helping Merlin win back his girl.
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A young man moves to Las Vegas to pursue his dream of being a magician, only to end up joining a male stripper group.A young man moves to Las Vegas to pursue his dream of being a magician, only to end up joining a male stripper group.A young man moves to Las Vegas to pursue his dream of being a magician, only to end up joining a male stripper group.

  • Director
    • Chris Spencer
  • Writers
    • Eric Daniel
    • Chris Spencer
  • Stars
    • Wesley Snipes
    • J.B. Smoove
    • Gary Owen
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
    821
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris Spencer
    • Writers
      • Eric Daniel
      • Chris Spencer
    • Stars
      • Wesley Snipes
      • J.B. Smoove
      • Gary Owen
    • 13User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Wesley Snipes
    Wesley Snipes
    • Luther
    J.B. Smoove
    J.B. Smoove
    • Amos
    Gary Owen
    Gary Owen
    • Dr. X
    Faizon Love
    Faizon Love
    • Da Body
    Bill Bellamy
    Bill Bellamy
    • Da Face
    Spence Moore II
    Spence Moore II
    • Merlin
    Raigan Harris
    Raigan Harris
    • Robin
    Colleen Camp
    Colleen Camp
    • Rita
    Tiffany Haddish
    Tiffany Haddish
    • Verna
    Ryan Alexander Holmes
    Ryan Alexander Holmes
    • Blaze
    Piper Curda
    Piper Curda
    • Gia
    Caryn Ward
    Caryn Ward
    • Eve
    Emelina Adams
    Emelina Adams
    • Bambi
    Buddy Lewis
    • Max
    • (as Roland Lewis)
    Carlos Hayes
    • Mr. FX
    Alex Kersting
    • White Rapper
    Zenja Dunn
    • Thirsty Girl Tammy
    Timothy D. Lechner
    Timothy D. Lechner
    • White Cop
    • (as Timothy Lechner)
    • Director
      • Chris Spencer
    • Writers
      • Eric Daniel
      • Chris Spencer
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    10tracydaniel

    Hilarious comedy

    Fun feel good movie that with a stellar cast and just the right amount of heart. It's the perfect vehicle for these old school comedy legends and the script gives each an opportunity to showcase their comic talents. Wesley Snipes is the stand out as the ring leader of the crew and Spence Moore proves to be a true leading man. The Kevin Hart cameo is hysterical and I love everything Tiffany Haddish brought to the film. Perfect film for streaming if you want to have some big laughs. And the love story is sweet if you want a good date night flick. Didn't want it to end and would love to see a sequel one day. Definitely check it out!
    3djrmc24

    This was not good!

    Back on the Strip features one of my favorite actors in Weslie Snipes but even his role in this is far from saving it. This latest comedy failed to come up with a compelling story or provide tons of laughs. Instead what we get is something that is flat, forced, and should have never been made. It's a shame as well because Weslie Snipes was in this along with Tiffany Haddish. I only rememberd laughing a couple of times and really wanted to turn it off early but I powered through. I really wish Studios would do more oversight on what movies they are green lighting before releasing. Back on the Strip gets a low 3 stars out of 10 from me.
    6iamjamalwhite

    Wesley got old

    I don't know what the wife and I were expecting when we watch this movie but it was cute. It was a black comedy about a boy who wants to be a magician in vegas and who ends up being a stripper because he is well endowed. Wesley Snipes plays the old Matthew McConaughey position from Magic Mike in this one. It has Tiffany Addish in it and she is funny. Actually all of the strippers are comedians who are brought up on stage to try and dance. The movie isn't bad but it isn't good either. There are cringe moments where like when the cops try to arrest them all for being black Or wins of one white member of their group continually apologizes for being a white Doctor. Overall it's a fun movie but don't expect Too much.
    3Ask-Kirk-Lockhart

    Chris Spencer is a Nice Guy

    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. 🎬😄
    7ccarriere-43044

    A good funny afroamerican romantic comedy

    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...

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    • Trivia
      The church shown around 36 min into the movie is the Guardian Angel Cathedral in Winchester, Nevada.
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    • Soundtracks
      Feel the Magic
      Performed by Atozzio Towns (as Atozzio)

      Written by Atozzio Towns, Fredrik Joelson (as Frederirik Odesjo)

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    • Release date
      • August 18, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sahneye Dönüş
    • Production company
      • MMJ Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $669,472
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $411,410
      • Aug 20, 2023
    • Gross worldwide
      • $703,141
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 57m(117 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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