
An in-depth look at the artist Dwayne LIL' WAYNE Carter Jr, proclaimed by many as the "greatest rapper alive" With comprehensive and personal interviews with Lil' Wayne, this film will also feature insight from those that know him best. The world will finally get to know the history surrounding one of the most prolific artists of this generation.... (Full plot summary below)
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An in-depth look at the artist Dwayne LIL' WAYNE Carter Jr, proclaimed by many as the "greatest rapper alive" With comprehensive and personal interviews with Lil' Wayne, this film will also feature insight from those that know him best. The world will finally get to know the history surrounding one of the most prolific artists of this generation.
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| User Reviewnick kInteresting look into Lil Wayne. Good doc bit of an egomaniac though. |
| User ReviewKaylee SFirst and foremost let me clarify all the bias and ignorant, yet frequent, comments that are swirling around "The Carter": this film does not glorify Lil Wayne. Period. What it DOES glorify, however, is his addictive and downright inhuman work ethic. The man does not stop...ever. Recording over 1000 songs in the year 2008 alone is a perfect example of his constantly-creating lifestyle, in which he somehow manages to raise an adorable (and loving) daughter, all while forever-high off his choice of drugs: Promethazine syrup and lots and lots of marijuana. It is inarguable that Wayne is far from a normal, functioning human being...and if that isn't an engaging film premise, I don't know what is. The film begins with montages of Wayne recording songs in his tour bus and hotel room, places that only HE manages to make music in. It's safe to say that, along with Wayne himself, his manager Cortez Bryant is the "narrator" of the film, sharing his opinions and love for the artist through interviews and footage of his constant phone-calling and dollar sign negotiations. The film is very "Tyson"-esque in the sense that you are brought into the mind of this bizarre individual by the individual himself. When asked the question "What would you do if you were President?", he answers "I would put cocaine back into Coca-Cola, I would legalize marijuana first AND second. Then I would eliminate all drug-use laws in sports: if you wanna take steroids, that's cool with me...as long as you playin' good." You can't help but laugh at the sheer foolishness of the man's comments, however Wayne has no shame in being downright immature; this is HIS world that he's explaining. We just all live in it. As "The Carter" dives into his self-destruction drug addictions, we see a darker side of the artist, a side that his manager barely even comments on for he is "too heartbroken to see him like that." Once again, no one in Wayne's extensive clique of assistants and errand-runners support or enjoy his addiction...and he doesn't expect them too. "Who gives a f--k what I'm drinking or what I do or what's in my cup? It's in MY cup!" This is practically common sense to Lil Wayne, confused as to why everyone cares what he does. He's going to do it either way, whether we like it or not. We might as well all just accept it now. The film doesn't shove anything in your face or add unnecessary melodrama. It doesn't portray the addicted martian-like rapper as an icon or role model whatsoever. It simply takes you for a ride into the world and mentality of Lil Wayne, such a bizarre, conceited, and uncomfortable place that it is ultimately somewhat of a wonder. This film exposes us to the real Lil Wayne, one of the most interesting characters ever put on video. |
| User ReviewPaul Bexcellent documentary. This confirms my belief that there's a thin line btwn genius and insanity. Just say no to siZzzurp!!! |
| User ReviewDylan NUniquely crafted and well-executed. Despite an abrupt ending, it's a compelling and balanced look at a complex and metaphysically interesting character I may have just changed my mind about. |
| User ReviewBrandon NThis doc shows how hard this dude works and how high he is all the time. Dude is high 24/7 and really doesn't know his daughter. It also shows him trying to get a 15 year old laid. Also shows how he reacts during interviews which caution and curiosity, as he does not hesitate to end it on site. As the film stated at the beginning Wayne withdrew his support from the film and tried to have it blocked and you'll see why. |
| User ReviewDavid NAttention all Lil' Wayne fans: This is a film that you must see. However, if you are not a fan of Weezy, then I do not recommend this. |
| User ReviewMatthew PFinally, after all these years, I know what "sizzurp" is and does. |
| User ReviewA. Jaime BIt was cool. I can see why he didn't want it put out as it does show him as addicted to syrup. |
| User ReviewThomas PAs far as Documentaries go, this wasn't too bad. There was a lot of controversy about Wayne & Birdman not wanting this film to come out, but QD3 won the courts decision to release this film. I think it's worth watching. I also have other opinions about this film as far as how we watch the struggles one goes through for our entertainment purposes, but that's America. |
| User Review'Amber LA nice look at a horribly out of touch fool. |