Turn It Up (2000)

Director:

Robert Adetuyi

Writers (WGA):

Ray 'Cory' Daniels (story) &
Chris Hudson (story) ...

Release Date:

6 September 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Action | Music

Tagline:

How you gonna win?

Plot:

Trying to bootstrap his way out of Brooklyn's mean streets is Diamond, a rap musician. With his long-time pal Gage acting as his manager...

Plot Keywords:

Gangster | Racial Slur | Rap Music | Estranged Parent | Father Son Relationship

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Pras	...	Denzel / Diamond (as Pras Michel)
Ja Rule	...	David 'Gage' Williams
Jason Statham	...	Mr. B
Vondie Curtis-Hall	...	Cliff
Tamala Jones	...	Kia
John Ralston	...	Mr. White
Chris Messina	...	Baz
Eugene Clark	...	Marshall
Patrice Goodman	...	Jane
Derwin Jordan	...	Seamus
Faith Evans	...	Natalie
Elain R. Graham	...	Rose
Harry-O	...	Master Mix
Chang Tseng	...	Mr. Chang
Jeff Jones	...	Minister

Also Known As:

Ghetto Superstar (USA) (working title)
In the Mix (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

86 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:16 | Germany:16 (nf) | UK:18 | USA:R (certificate #36988)

Filming Locations:

Denial NiteClub, 360 Adelaide St. W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

MadGuy Films

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: Diamond's father is not even pressing the keys when he is "playing" the piano in the arts academy.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? (2008)

Turn it off.

I felt ripped off. With Pras Michel and Ja Rule ringleading this Glitter-turned-rap film, I thought it would real cool. How naive am I? Although none of the actors were terrible (although Ja could do with a few acting lessons... given that its his first time I'll forgive him, but he should stick to what he does best) they're not good either. Pras and his lady-friend are about the ONLY people among the masses that look as though they know what they're doing. Also, what the hell is up with everybody you ever get to see in the film (minus a select few) being killed? And then having an ending that's supposed to envoke sad emotions - you don't feel bad for the people because you didn't care about them in the first place! In conclusion, if you don't like violence or continued use of the word 'n***a' then don't Turn It Up, turn it off! It's no wonder this thing didn't make any money - it grossed less than 1.5 million! 2/10