Rotten
In terms of action, Wayans the director relies too much on slow-motion in shooting action scenes -- a tiresome habit that undercuts the potential excitement of some sequences.
Brian Lowry, Variety
A Low Down Dirty Shame
He's armed and dangerously funny.
1994 · 1h 40m · R
Action, Comedy, Crime
Directed by
Keenen Ivory Wayans
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A Low Down Dirty Shame
Overview
A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he encounters various old connections, ultimately confronting the criminal responsible for Shame's expulsion from the force. He must also deal with two women, Angela, a beautiful old flame, and Peaches, his energetic but annoying sidekick.
Director and cast
- Keenen Ivory Wayans Director
- Keenen Ivory Wayans as Shame
- Charles S. Dutton as Rothmiller
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Peaches
- Salli Richardson-Whitfield as Angela
- Andrew Divoff as Mendoza
- Corwin Hawkins as Wayman
- Gary Carlos Cervantes as Luis
- Gregory Sierra as Captain Nunez
- Kim Wayans as Diane
- Andrew Shaifer as Bernard
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Rotten
So far, so hackneyed.
Trevor Johnston, Time Out
Rotten
Mr. Wayans is an agreeable screen presence, but he makes a surprisingly bland action hero.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
Rotten
Wayans isn't sure whether to send up Shaft and company or simply to remake the action thriller. The result is an embarrassing compromise.
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Rotten
Here is a movie about guns. Take away the guns, and the movie would be about nothing much.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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