Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
Dir: Craig Brewer

Dolemite Is My Name is the story of the performer; Rudy Ray Moore, who assumed the role of an iconic pimp named Dolemite during the 1970s. It is a biographical comedy film which really highlights the hollywood attitudes towards the so called "little guy" who try to pursue their dreams, and in this case, prove people wrong.

This film was incredibly well crafted, which can't be said for the self-titled Dolemite film released by Rudy Ray Moore himself in 1975. This really is, as many are saying; Eddie Murphy's comeback film, in which he really did play an incredible role.

The film itself, and Rudy Ray Moore are being compared to recent releases such as the Disaster Artist and the works and character of Ed Wood, although I really feel like Dolemite Is My Name has so much more to offer than the latter. This film really does show the best and the worst parts of Rudy Ray Moore but in that, makes him feel more human than say Tommy Wiseau in the Disaster Artist, this is a man who wants to make it big, who has absolutely no means to do so, with no money and a very small amount of people who believe in him.

Dolemite Is My Name really was a pleasure to watch, plus it's always convenient when films are distributed by Netflix, so that you can watch the movie as soon as it's released.

Overall, I would probably recommend this film to anyone who did enjoy the premise of the Disaster Artist, or in general really anyone looking for a laugh, this is the film for you.