Michael Ledo
When a MF snake falls out of a plane, Vurkel (Donte Essien) uses it to create a large mutated snake which weaves its way through Compton's crooked cops, rappers, and would be criminals. The film spoofs stereo-typical characters and some other films. The film had its moments but for the most part the humor missed its mark. Guide: F-word. Brief nudity.
Gino Cox
Snake Outta Compton (2018) offers an intelligent script, combining the ridiculous with ridicule and subtle parody. However, despite the participation of five credited writers, it feels under-written. The producers did a reasonable job, working with an evidently limited budget. The special effects are rudimentary, but not laughably amateurish. The actors all seem invested in their roles. Some of the humor is sophisticated, particularly a dream sequence involving Rutherford B. Hayes and two deceased rappers. It's possible to produce memorable, critically respected, financially successful films on modest budgets. Movies that come to mind include Kenny (2006), Dark Star (1974), Clerks (1994), Locke (2013) and Dinner Rush (2000), although not all were equally successful on each criterion. If one strips away all the elements of blockbusters that aren't available on shoestring budgets, such as A-list talent, huge casts of Bollywood dancers, car chases through throngs of tourists at exotic locations, armies of animation artists, specially constructed cities, 70mm Panavision cameras, etc., the one critical element is a brilliant script. SOC has a good script, but it's not good enough to overcome the production limitations, even with heartfelt performances and competent editing and production values.
mformoviesandmore
I have seen the original it was based on but that seemed to have a fairly standard story and was easy to pick up from this endeavour.Good acting, and well above average for the type. Well shot and well constructed. A bit loose in the second half but comes together well.For a bit of light relief it is a good option.
