American Hustle (2007 film)
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| Directed by | Brit McAdams |
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| Cinematography | Rhet W. Bear |
| Edited by | Tim Ryder |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3,500,000 |
Katt Williams: American Hustle, also known as American Hustle: The Movie, is a 2007 comedy film directed by Brit McAdams, and written by Brit McAdams and Katt Williams. The film was R-rated for its sexual content, drug use, and profanity.
Katt Williams decides that he wants to make it big in Hollywood, and meets with a pair of producers who attempt to woo him with pitches for films featuring stereotypical plot devices used by other notable African-American comedians, such as using a "fat suit" and portraying multiple characters, or starring in parodies of other popular movies. Dissatisfied with the offer, Williams decides to hit the road with a group of friends, which included comedians Red Grant, Melanie Comarcho, and Luenell. The first half of the movie features stand-up by Williams' companions as they drive from one major city to another. The journey ends in Chicago, where Williams takes over the rest of the movie with his open, underground-style stand-up comedy. After his performance, the film ends with a musical performance by Williams, Da Brat and Snoop Dogg.
The Los Angeles Sentinel gave the film a positive review, praising Williams for being "defiantly politically-incorrect."
DVD Verdict wrote positively about Katt Williams as a performance artist, offering that he is "cocky, confident, and outrageous" with a comedy delivery that is "breathless machine gun, rapid fire and manic. He's a marvel of timing and nuance." In their DVD review of this film, they wrote that the "DVD itself is no great shakes". Offering that while as a performance video it was okay visually, its audio was problematic. They also made note that the plot was "just a silly, extended skit that adds nothing. The "road trip" aspect is fun and a good excuse to see Luenell, Melanie, and Red do some bits, but all this is really just a way to pad Williams' 50-minute set for a feature-length running time." They concluded that not everyone would like the DVD, feeling it "raw and crude and offensive", but also "weirdly insightful and frequently hilarious."
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