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The Weird World of Blowfly

2011·Movie
1h 29min
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic52–Rotten Tomatoes63%48%
IMDb6.5Metacritic52–Rotten Tomatoes63%48%

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor5

World

A real life story, history, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

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About

Clarence Reid is a musician who wrote and produced romantic and spiritual songs for some of the greatest Southern soul and R&B acts of the 1960s and '70s. He is also the gonzo performer Blowfly, Clarence's freaky alter ego and the original X-rated rapper. "The Weird World of Blowfly" explores both sides of this hilarious and controversial artist, providing a rare, inside peek at the infamous linguist's daily life. Now 69-years-old, with a gold-spangled superhero costume and a catalog of the world's raunchiest tunes, Blowfly tours the world, still struggling for success and recognition after 50 years of making music. The film highlights both Clarence's and Blowfly's unique contributions to music history, including Top-10 R&B hits and what might be the world's first rap song, recorded in 1965.
Music DocumentaryBiographicalEccentric ArtistX-Rated Rap PioneerSouthern SoulMusic HistoryUnsung HeroArtistic JourneyControversial FigureHumorous & Informative

Crew

Directed by:
Jonathan Furmanski
Produced by:
Jonathan Furmanski

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Weird World of Blowfly legally?

Night Flight+

The Weird World of Blowfly is included with a subscription to Night Flight+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Weird World of Blowfly worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Weird World of Blowfly rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is The Weird World of Blowfly?

1 h 29 min

The Weird World of Blowfly runs 1 h 29 min.

Is The Weird World of Blowfly based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Weird World of Blowfly?

Critics58
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see The Weird World of Blowfly much the same way.

What language is The Weird World of Blowfly in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.