Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest (2011):

Starring: 
Malik Izaak Taylor aka Phife Dawg
Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Q-Tip
Jarobi White

Directed By:
Michael Rapaport (Boston Public; War At Home)

Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Flixster: 91%

Synopsis:
A portrait of one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as A Tribe Called Quest is chronicled on their 2008 reunion tour. All-access interviews and cinéma vérité-style filmmaking, foster a conversation to determine if there is a possibility to mend the wounds from over the years.

Review:
Nothing really needs to be said about this one. It's a great documentary about one of the most influential hip hop groups of all time. Has tons of cameos by other hip hop artists. Shows the strain that being a band or group can put on friendships no matter how long they've been. Really we'll directed, great soundtrack.

71%

Cinematography: 12/20
Intrigue: 14/20
Extra: 9/10
Non-Bias Story Telling: 8/10

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