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Back on the Strip

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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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Matt Zoller Seitz RogerEbert.com Aug 18, 2023
2.5/4
"Back on the Strip" is worth seeing for its hardworking cast. Go to Full Review Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter Aug 18, 2023
Despite some amusing moments, it never really takes off, burdened by a tiresome romantic subplot that periodically stops the movie dead in its tracks. Go to Full Review Peter Debruge Variety Aug 18, 2023
This lean team effort is Sanders’ directorial debut, and he gets the laughs. Strip away the pomp and polish of a bigger-budget project, and that’s all that matters. Go to Full Review Monique Jones Common Sense Media Aug 25, 2023
2/5
Unfortunately, this comedy is hampered by jokes that seem both stale (as in they would have been fresher in the early 1990s) and off-putting... Go to Full Review James Verniere Boston Herald Aug 18, 2023
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Despite big-name cast, "Strip" is a drag. Go to Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate Aug 18, 2023
4/10
Back on the Strip doesn’t know when to leave well enough alone, and while some of this stuff works in fits and starts – particularly the romantic rivalry between [Love] and [Smoove] – most of it struggles to rise above everything else going on. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Francis Aug 28, 2023 movie was very funny and timely innm this age of racial discord See more AUNDRELL Aug 27, 2023 The movie was great! The food prices were too expensive. See more Wanda Aug 27, 2023 Enjoyed the movie, had some adult language but overall an entertaining movie. See more Romaine W Aug 23, 2023 It was hilarious. I loved it!! A good laugh is very good for the soul. See more Shay G Aug 23, 2023 I thought the movie started a little slow, but ended up being hilarious. It was great to see the bigger stars like Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish, let the other comedians have the spotlight. I love them for that! See more Tiffany T Aug 22, 2023 Horrible movie. I figured with all of the amazing actors and actresses in it that wed at least get a few good laughs. Nope. All around very low budget See more Read all reviews
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Chris Spencer

Director

Wesley Snipes

Luther "Mr. Big"

Tiffany Haddish

Verna

Spence Moore II

Merlin

Faizon Love

Desmond "Da Body" Day

J.B. Smoove

Pastor Amos "Slim Sexy" Fowler

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Synopsis 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.
Director
Chris Spencer
Producer
Geno Taylor, Missy Valdez, Elie Samaha, Wesley Snipes, Tiffany Haddish, Donald Kushner, Jeru Tillman, Chris Spencer, Eric Daniel
Screenwriter
Eric Daniel, Chris Spencer
Distributor
Luminosity Releasing
Production Co
MMJ Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 18, 2023, Wide
Runtime
1h 57m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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