I Got the Hook-Up

May. 27,1998      R
Rating:
4.1
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Trailer Synopsis Cast

Two broke buddies feel lucky when they come upon a truckload of cellular phones and begin selling them out of the back of their van. Trouble arises though, when the phones develop faults. The two friends then not only have to deal with unsatisfied customers but also the FBI.

Master P as  Black
Anthony Johnson as  Blue
Gretchen Palmer as  Sweet Lorraine
Ice Cube as  Gun Runner
Tom 'Tiny' Lister Jr. as  T-Lay
Helen Martin as  Grandmother
Sheryl Underwood as  Bad Mouth Bessie
John Witherspoon as  Mr. Mimm
Snoop Dogg as  Bar Patron
Laura Hayes as  Mrs. Tucker

Reviews

GazerRise
1998/05/27

Fantastic!

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AnhartLinkin
1998/05/28

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

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Janae Milner
1998/05/29

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

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Lucia Ayala
1998/05/30

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

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gonzoriffic-1
1998/05/31

I've seen more than my share of bad movies. I've seen my share, your share, probably your dad's share too. And the lady who delivers your mail Monday through Friday, the one who sometimes waves to you when you're out waiting for your dog to take a shizer, I've definitely seen her share. I went to see Master P's "I Got The Hook Up" in 1998 after reading a review in the arts section of the local newspaper, a review not unlike the negative ones here on IMDb. It declared "Hook Up" to be the absolute worst film the critic had ever seen, and set about quoting some of the supposedly awful lines from the movie. It was upon reading these quotes that I decided I had to go see this flick immediately. If you laughed at "Friday", there's absolutely no reason you won't laugh at "I Got The Hook Up". It's cut from the same cloth and features a few of the same key cast members as well. The cinematography and overall look of the film are surprisingly impressive as well (the production value is actually better than "Friday"). But the greatest part of this film is the dialog and characters. At times, it almost feels like they cast hilarious people and just let them say whatever they wanted. The fact IMDb didn't have ANY "memorable quotes" listed for this movie tells me it is truly under-appreciated. I added several of my favorite lines in hopes that some of you guys might laugh and check out this film.

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nifabs
1998/06/01

The scene where his mum and dad went to bail Blue?? from jail.She was sprinkling Holy water!!!.She was cursing all the demons (in the form of prisoners)to disappear.That scene almost killed me.I actually laughed and ended up weeping.When some of the prisoners heckled her, she shouted at them, "Your Mama, All your mamas".That's one of my fave jail scenes of all time.Get Back Satan.Disappear Demons!!!!!!!!

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david
1998/06/02

I got the Hook up is not what I would even call a movie, as it is really just merchandise for Master P to get his hands on money. This film has a weak plot if one at all, no one can act what so ever, and the script is not the best. If you like Master P, you might enjoy this movie. Personally I believe Master P has again failed at an another field of entertainment.

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swg2
1998/06/03

I thought this movie was damn hilarious. I watched it three times. What was so bad about this movie everyone? It's a comedy so that should immediately puts it into the crap movie category. But I found it extremely funny - something 90% of comedies are not. I suppose you'd rather have a rib splitting time watching "What Women Want" or some other made-for-chicks romantic puke-fest like that. I can't beleive you are talking about acting ability. Master P seemed to me to be pretty much just acting as he might in real life - which is why he is in the movie. I generally think gansta rappers make pretty good actors because they just act themselves. The laugh value in this film came from the homie attitude and dialogue etc. I listen to NWA etc, coz it makes me pee myself laughing; it's pure black comedy (no pun...). It's the same reason the little kiddies listen to Slim Shady. If you are someone who finds this blatant rudism offensive then what the hell are you doing watching this movie. Here's some reasons you may not have enjoyed the movie:1) You are female - sorry; completely incompatible with this harsh form of comedy. 2) You have never listened to any gansta rap - I guess Robbie Williams might be a better actor for you "guys". 3) You listen to gansta rap, but you actually take it seriously - I doubt this is possible. It's all the white boys like me who like that music - we absolutely wet ourselves with laughter. All the real black homies listen to Slow Jams and R and B. (shudder)...So if this is you, you've learnt a lesson. Stay clear of this music or movie style in future and stop whinging.

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