Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song

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Cherish H @RT08966500 28 min ago It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. It is the type of movie where I would watch the beginning of the trailer and wish the trailer was all ready over. See more Mariann F @MariannK 1 day ago I would give this a 3 star rating. I thought it was interesting and different but honestly it was kind of hard for me to follow at times. I liked the message behind it and some of the visuals but it wasnt really a movie id watch willingly. See more JO3WY T @RT70289803 2 days ago Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song felt raw and different from the other movies we watched. I liked how Sweetback fights to survive while the police chase him. The music and quick editing make the movie feel tense and chaotic. Some parts were hard to follow, but I think its style helps show his fear and the unfair treatment he faces. See more Audrey L @RT26935890 4 days ago I thought this movie was a waste of my time until I read more on Melvin Van Peebles and overall message from the film. This is an example of taking independent filmmaking to the next level so I have a lot of respect for all the actors/actresses. I feel like I was losing the plot in some scenes due to the insane sexual encounters. Besides trying to get over the awkwardness of the constant nudity. I took this movie as a way to express the struggle for freedom and resistance against oppression. I liked the chaos and violence between Sweetback and the cops. I'm not familiar with any of the songs I heard throughout the movie but I think they were cool and matched the vibe of the scenes. I weirdly remember my HIST 270 professor asking us if we watched "Sweet sweetback baadasssss song" and not a single person raising their hand yet laughing at the name of the movie. Also, moving forward I will not be watching any of my assigned CTVA films around others. See more Chase B @RT59450598 Sep 24, 2026 I don't think this a particularly bad movie, but it definitely could have been filmed better in my opinion. the editing, sound design and other problems really take away from what could have been a much better movie. But still, not so bad. See more Jacob_herrera. T @RT19497102 Sep 23, 2026 This movie definitely isn’t a top-tier movie, that’s for sure. I liked the storyline and plot. Even when I read about it before seeing the movie, I thought it could be an interesting one, but the execution throughout just wasn’t there. I’m giving it three stars for the plot and the music. I actually enjoyed the music played throughout the movie, and I find it fascinating that Melvin Van Peebles had Earth, Wind & Fire perform on the soundtrack before they were famous! In conclusion: great plot, great soundtrack, mediocre execution. I’m not sure I would willingly watch it again. See more Read all reviews

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