Some of the lines go something like this. Money corrupts and absolute money corrupts absolutely. Reviewed by rmax304823 6 / 10 Perception vs. We also have another black challenger who is constantly looking to challenge the champ and when he belts him in the end, Jackson immediately seizes this as an opportunity to promote their slugging to a future fight. The film tries to show that while they all think that racism is not involved, it certainly is. They get a rock and roll singer who has not lost a bout. Jackson has the idea that they can make more money by having a white fighter in the ring against their champ. John Lovitz is there as well as a reporter, played by Jeff Goldblum who goes over to Jackson's side for a piece of the action. Jackson stars with that amazing wig as a Reverend promoter up to his neck in disgrace.Įveryone seems to want a piece of the action. If this is supposed to be a takeoff on "The Great White Hope" of 1970 fame, forget it. The film is about 1:21 and that's probably not helping it either. Reviewed by edwagreen 4 / 10 The Great White Hype is Just That ** Goldblum is as great as always, but again, it's all about selling out, the wonderful message this film has.īe a sell out, become rich and arrogant, and you'll be famous. There is some sub plot involving why a Black fighter is being usurped by Berg, but all that consists of is Jamie Foxx mugging, and Jackson laughing a lot. It doesn't have a message to give, other than if your greedy and try to take from the best, you will lose. The film is a mix of Rocky III and The Naked Gun, but without the laughs or the thrill of decent pugilism. So what we have here is Jackson showcasing his trademark yell in the guise of Don King, supported by a who's who of b-list actors, and a then quite famous Damon Wayans in a fat prosthetic. After all, he was amazing in Pulp Fiction, DHWAV, and Fresh, but as a supporting role, rather than charge of a film.Īnd the result is one of the most confusing things I have seen in a long time, and very boring to boot. I'm guessing this film was only made to give the then relatively fresh Jackson trope a starring vehicle. Sultan convinces him to fight, he goes into heavy training while the current champ takes it easy and falls out of shape. The problem is that he isn't a boxer anymore and he's white. Sultan, decides something new is needed to boost the attraction of boxing, he searches and finds the only man to ever beat the champ. Reviewed by FlashCallahan 3 / 10 All about the Jackson hype
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