Just perfect...

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

I'm writing this in absolute disbelief how the main review that showed up on this page is absolutely asinine. I honestly thought for a moment that Al Sharpton himself decided that being a robot trying to destroy a festival wasn't satisfying enough to his ever-shrinking heart. But seriously, the reviewer gave it a 1-star, and went on to talk about how it was down right offensive and about nothing other than money, hoes, and weed.This is the kind of thing that makes me upset, they had a multitude of rap and hip hop icons working neck and neck with the animators and the writing team. This entire show was supposed to be a tribute to an insane event that happened once a year. Not to be taken seriously by anybody, and to say the only intelligent female throughout, who is based off Oprah, that's just ridiculous. But then again I can tell you the reviewer who caused me to write this also was an extra in the movie itself. At one point Big Uzi is diving into a sea of gyrating asses. This was Jamais Jochim's acting debut in all it's gyrating glory. This country we live in is a complete culture pit, and I think only when we strip off our pride and really destroy ourselves for comedic benefit is when progress from hundred year old grudges might actually happen.But then again, titties, money, hoes. Word out.

I saw Adult Swim's advertising blitz for Freaknik and was so annoyed by it I watched the show out of spite. I actually hoped that it was bad I could keep complaining about the direction they are taking on some of their animated shows. I was pleasantly surprised.If Freaknik is any indication to what Adult Swim is going to put out in the future, I'm excited. I grew up in Atlanta and I remember Freaknik coming through the city. I had no idea how they would make this into an animated TV show and honestly thought they were going to screw up.The show had a rather silly plot with a lot of small jokes scattered throughout it. I had to watch it again because I giggled at things characters said (or just Lil John going "WHAT?!" in the background) and missed some dialog. The music in it is pretty good and it's really amazing to see so many artists collaborate on something and have it turn out pretty well. Very entertaining and easily re-watchable.

Freaknik is the Adult Swim 1 hour program that stars rapper T-pain, the rapper notoriously known for his use of Auto Tune throughout his albums.I can't say I'm a follower in the legion of T-pain fans (I'm classic rock, I have to say) but I do watch a lot of Adult Swim, and unlike most of the shows, I couldn't get myself to miss this.The story starts when the major character, Freaknik, an Atlanta rapper who was at the top of his game, was arrested and eventually killed (A obvious reference to many famous rappers, who die so mysteriously) but a cool little summoning brings back the spirit of Freaknik, and thus, the voice that is the Auto-Tune sound of T-Pain arises.The story kind of moves into a rag to riches story that plays by the numbers. It may be an entire hour, but to be honest, it is not the story I was watching it for, because I have seen better; it's the actors, the music and the character, Freaknik.Again, I am not a rap music enthusiast; In fact, if I had to advocate any rap music, it was everything in the 90s and that was the end of it, and I do not enjoy T-Pain's music, and yet, I was intrigued by it all. T-Pain sounds like a character when he "Raps", so in said case, the Auto Tune voice makes the character seem a little bit more lively.The actors in the movie are probably the reason I wanted to see this for the most part: You have Snoop Dog, Andy Samberg and Bill Hader, Charlie Murphy, many great celebrity personalities to hear, but most are so underused in this project, Samberg and Hader used for about 3 minutes, Charlie Murphy for about a few seconds, and Snoop Dog for about a minute, all to bring us back to a few characters whose are dull as dishwater, actually.So, all that leaves to judge is Freaknik, the character, who was actually the best part. The character, a spirit, is actually real lively in speech, and The songs Freaknik does range from the over-excesses of Women, Drinks and Money, to helping strippers getting out of their awful jobs and getting them into college.This is where the movie excels, and unfortunately, that's as good as it gets. You get a handful of songs and a few chuckles here and there but that's it. It is a picture of little redeemable value.I think the problem was so much of the ideas were based on T-Pain that everything was given a backseat, so in order to make the movie watchable, it was just up to hiring a few well known rappers to give most a movie part in something.But, if this were a full length motion picture, I'm sure the story would be better than it is, and honestly, I'd like to see that. Freaknik is interesting character, perhaps in another longer project, just recreate the entire story to make characters who are interesting, not cardboard cutout ghetto characters with no passion or drive, you lose interest too quickly and it shows when the writers really create nothing more than an an overly long party sequence and a troupe of Flying Malcolm X's to wrap up the movie.So in conclusion, If the character comes back, make it more interesting, let T-Pain do what he does best, and come back with more interesting characters.A disappointing but brutal 4 out of 10.

((This post DOES contain Spoilers, however, there is no deep plot to this musical, and any spoilers end up being mild clarifications. Still, you have been warned))Freaknik: The Musical is a hip-hop infused animation that deals purely with fun, comedy, and great music from the hip-hop genre. Adultswim indeed strikes gold again with this astonishing release.First, the most obvious boon to this animation is the amazing line-up of Rap superstars. T-Pain, whom does the voice over for the main character of the film "Freaknik". The character Freaknik is a extra-terrestrial "like" being whom embodies the spirit of fun, Hip-Hop, and things of the like.(SPOILER: Freaknik is not a "Spirit" as he's been labeled in most reviews. He is an ALIEN. This becomes obvious when a "mothership" full of odd creatures descends from space and takes Freaknik back home to a different Galaxy.)Other superstars include; Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Cee-Lo, Dj Pooh, and much more. Even non rap stars such as Charlie Murphy, Andy Samberg, and Bill Hader do work on this musical as well. The "plot" of this musical is simple. Freaknik returns after more than 10 years of absence, turns Atlanta into one giant spring break party, throws a contest for "Trillest" rap group ever. The reward being unlimited Cash, Clothes, and Ho's.Small time rap group, "Sweet Tea Mob", begin the voyage to Atlanta in order to rise out of poverty and into fame. Of course, their journey isn't easy.Evil racist council "The Boule" tries to thwart Freaknik. Ultimately leading into Al Sharpton (Charlie Murphy) being transformed into some comedic robot/cyborg.The plot, while very simple, flows smoothly and transitions everything nicely. The animation is lively, and unique. However, I must say that the soundtrack is what raises this feature far above average. If you watch this film, and you own a home theater system, crank it up. In my personal opinion, the only downside of this feature is the seemingly short running time of 60 minutes. In my opinion, they could have done so much more. This is the only reason I'm not giving it a 10. Ultimately, this is a MUST SEE for anyone even slightly interested in the genre. Amazing. 9 out of 10.