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Pootie Tang
2001·Movie
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A , comedy: but never scary, .
Good for friends night · party vibe · teens
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Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America, who try to steal his magic belt and make him sell out by endorsing addictive products to his people. Pootie must learn to find himself and defeat the evil corporation for all the young Black children of America, supatime.
Satirical ComedyBlaxploitation ParodyPop Culture SatireAbsurdist HumorPhysical ComedyCult FilmEccentric CharactersSocial CommentaryCamp & Irony
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Is Pootie Tang worth watching?
43
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (29).
Is Pootie Tang okay for kids?
PG-13Strong language
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will Pootie Tang make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).
Can I half-watch Pootie Tang?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Was Pootie Tang a box office flop?
Budget$7 million
Box office$3 million
Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.
What tropes does Pootie Tang use?
Destination DefenestrationMooksThose Two GuysAffectionate ParodyLeaving You to Find MyselfShotgun WeddingThe UnintelligibleDouble Standard: Rape, Female on MaleBreaking the Fourth WallFirst-Person Peripheral NarratorChivalrous PervertOh, Crap!and 48 more
TV Tropes lists 60 tropes for it, including Destination Defenestration, Mooks, and Those Two Guys.