Sine your pitty on the runny kine.
Everybody loves Pootie Tang. Especially the ladies. His only weakness: hos.
It's impossible to review Pootie Tang. You have to see it. It already has a kind of dated feel: the style is turn-of-the-century, pseudo-neo-blackspoitation. The enemy: corporate America headed by Dick Lecter (Robert Vaughn, a great comedy villain). The hero: too-cool-for-words (literally: he only speaks in idiosyncratic slang) Pootie Tang. The stakes: the health of America's youth.
Look for David Cross as the lead anti-Pootie (in blackface). And Wire fans will recognize Bodie (J D Williams) as Dirty Dee's henchman, Froggy. Also, the whole deal was written and produced by Louis C.K. Maybe I finally understand why I liked this movie.
Chris Rock is central, playing multiple roles. He seems well-restrained (good directing) and is really funny playing peripheral characters. The lead is played by Lance Crouthier -- a great name, but admittedly one I had to look up. Wanda Sykes is excellent. Dave Attell is in the movie. And there are even more celebs and comics you'll recognize.
Pootie Tang is a classic. If you haven't seen it, see it. If you have seen it, it's probably been too long, so see it again. Sadatay.
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