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The Beat (2003)
Released By: Ardustry Home Entertainment   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Ardustry Home Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Brian Sonnier
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: 8/16/2005
Cast: Coolio, Brian McKnight, Chino XL, Rahman Jamaal, Kazz Wingate
Published ID: 754722
UPC: 783722728529,
Plot: Director and writer Brandon Sonnier's The Beat is an urban drama that uses the same storytelling technique as the Gwyneth Paltrow romantic comedy Sliding Doors. Flip (Rahman Jamaal) must decide if he will join the police force or if he will attempt to live his dream of becoming a rap star. The film intercuts both of Flip's possible futures. The Beat was screened at the {~2003 Sundance Film Festival}. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
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A True Hiphop movie
Added 3/19/2009

The movie mixes the gritty street feel with true hiphop flows, a movie that any TRUE hiphop head should watch and definatly enjoy...the flows in the movie alone are worth seeing it definatly 5 stars
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Come for the movie, stay for the music
Added 9/21/2006

This movie deserves some recognition. It's a great film that mixes music and story in a lyrical, interesting and compelling way. Although it's not a suspense movie, the characters are strong enough and sympathetic enough that you truly want to know what's going to happen.

The best part of this movie is the mixing of the music into the context of the movie. It's really interesting how rap is used in a narrative, lyrical and musical way to add depth and body and interest to both the story of the film and the characters.

Well done, I look forward to seeing more movies like this.

4 out of 4 people found this helpful.
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