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Carmen: A Hip Hopera

2001 · 85 min

A stylish, music-driven romance that sweeps you along with catchy beats and a tragic, melodramatic edge.

Directed by
Robert Townsend
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Tagline
No man can resist her.
Overview
An engaged Philadelphia policeman falls in love with a beautiful woman while dealing with a corrupt superior.
How it feels
Romantic, melancholic, tense and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Love, obsession, betrayal, corruption
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Robert Townsend
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour3
Realism6
Romance7
Tension4
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama, music, romance, tv movie
Directed by
Robert Townsend
Written by
Michael Elliot
Starring
Mekhi Phifer, Beyoncé, Yasiin Bey, Rah Digga, Joy Bryant, Wyclef Jean, Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri
Music
Kip Collins
Cinematography
Geary McLeod
Runtime
85 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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