In this film that closely parallels his own life story, Richard Pryor plays Jo Jo Dancer, a popular stand-up comedian who has severely burned himself in a drug incident. As he lies unconscious in a hospital, his spiritual alter ego gets up and begins a journey of his own. He revisits his life, from growing up in a brothel as a child and struggling to beat the long odds to become a top rated comedian. However, his success brings new problems as he develops a tragic pattern of ... (Full plot summary below)
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In this film that closely parallels his own life story, Richard Pryor plays Jo Jo Dancer, a popular stand-up comedian who has severely burned himself in a drug incident. As he lies unconscious in a hospital, his spiritual alter ego gets up and begins a journey of his own. He revisits his life, from growing up in a brothel as a child and struggling to beat the long odds to become a top rated comedian. However, his success brings new problems as he develops a tragic pattern of substance abuse that begins to screw up his life. All the while, Jo Jo's spirit watches these events and attempts to convince his past self to turn off from his path of self destruction.
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| User ReviewDave H[b] [color=red]JoJo, the film version of Richard Pryor's autobiography does exactly what it is supposed to do-tells the less than stellar portion of his life in honest-to-goodness truth and without pulling any punches. [/color] [color=#ff0000]True, many film stars attempt to forget where they came from and what they may have lived through prior to making it big and wouldn't dare share it with the world. This movie tells it like it is, and is done in such a way that it's intended audience can relate to it. [/color] [color=#ff0000]I become indignent when so-called sophisticated people call themselves reviewing movies that were never written with them in mind. I'd be willing to bet that some of them have skeletons in their closets, but through the art of pretense, act as though they were born and raised entirely in wealthy surroundings. [/color] [color=#ff0000]True, it's no "My Fair Lady". but then again, it's not supposed to be.[/color] [/b] |
| User ReviewSheila WI loved this movie, critics be DAMNED. It's Richard Pryor, baby! |
| User ReviewDan Nu have 2 adore richard 2 really feel this story |
| User ReviewGuye JClassic 1986 film! Richard Pryor did a great directing his life story in this movie. |
| User ReviewCarl II've seen this movie many, many times and it never fails to move me. The complex life of Richard Pryor is shown in all its glory. I know he insisted this movie isn't an autobiography. While dramatized and not completely accurate, the plot walked with a man who entertained so many while dealing with personal demons. This film explained where he got his street vernacular and swagger. Many critics pass over this film as painful to watch. I find that interesting because I love to watch it. While not perfect, I think it makes important statements about pain, fame, and addiction. I miss Richard Pryor. His legacy is still felt in so much of our popular culture now. I just bought this movie on Amazon and I can't wait to watch it another 10 times. |
| User ReviewDavid Ttell professional FILM CRITICS they are total JIVE-TURKEYS. JO JO DANCER is a 100% film; a true autobiographical film about Richard Pryor . Professional Film Critics "suck" and they don't know anything about what makes a good film. not every film has to be BEN HUR or CITIZEN KANE or THE GODFATHER or THE BICYCLE THIEF to be a good film. screw those jive-turkey no good "so called" professional film critics. any film can be a 100% without having to be NEW YORKER-friendly. film critics ruin film-making totally |
| User ReviewLeann DJust an Awesome ass movie about the funniest black mother fucka that ever lived. |
| User ReviewWai TRICHARD PRYOR IS A DANG FOOL ... THE MOVIE WAS THE BOMB.... |
| User ReviewMatt WFascinating film from Pryor. He doesn't hold any punches and equally doesn't honeycoat things either. It's a shame he didn't move into directing when his illness took hold as I think he could've made a good go of it. |
| User ReviewAndy AWay better than expected. Sure it's totally self-indulgent (Pryor wrote, directed, and starred in what is essentially his own biopic), but it's also a great window into what Pryor thought about his life. |
