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The Return of Superfly (1990)
Rate:
3
Viewed:
6/15
6/15:
In hindsight, the Super Fly franchise might have gone longer because of Curtis Mayfield's music which has the
distinction of a soundtrack outgrossing the film.
Out is Ron O'Neal, and in is Nathan Purdee. What I love about the first half is the style. There's a lot of
Miami Vice feel about it. Nathan Purdee plays the role of Priest with confidence. He has a plan and is only
waiting for the pieces to fall into place.
Then comes the second half which pretty much ruins the movie. Many scenes serve as a filler while Priest is slowly erased
away when he's supposed to be the focal character. Therefore, I've stopped caring anymore. Also, the story is confusing
as I keep asking this important question: "Why did Priest come back to the United States?"
Samuel L. Jackson makes an appearance to show why he's destined for stardom because he can clearly act. It's a pity
his character was killed off early, hence the loss of quality. If the Panamanian-born actor Carlos Carrasco looks familiar,
it's because he was one of the passengers in Speed with Keanu Reeves. His villain here
has a lot of potential, but he's not utilized enough.
All in all, the initial success of The Return of Superfly is ultimately ruined by the second half.