StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Bob This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

zardoz-13 Gordon Parks, Jr's blaxploitation classic "Superfly" chronicles the trials and tribulations of a cocaine dealer, Youngblood Priest (Ron O'Neal of "Original Gangstas"), who wants to bow out of the business with one big score and retire to obscurity. Priest informs his partner that they can buy 30 kilos of high-quality cocaine for $300-thousand and sell it in four months' time for a cool million. The catch is that Priest wants to buy the coke from his favorite drug dealer, Scatter (Julius W. Harris of "Live and Let Die," but Scatter has already made it known that he has dealt his last cocaine. Priest ires Scatter and convinces the older man who he grew up with to get the product for him. Just about everybody around Priest who either wants out or prefers to remain as a drug pusher suffers a terrible fate. Unfortunately, Scatter discovers that his former employers don't want him to quit, and they kill him and make his death appear to be a drug overdose. Call it sympathy for the pusher because the protagonist has decided to turn over a new leaf, change his ways, and conclude his life of crime. Priest's sexual conquest in a bubble bath glamorizes his lifestyle as much as the plethora of up-close shots of him cruising around in his pimped-out 1972 Eldorado Cadillac with a Rolls Royce Grill. Indeed, according to the trivia section at IMDB.COM, the NAA denounced the portrayal of Priest's lifestyle "for its glorification of drug use and the stereotyping of African-Americans." Nevertheless, our protagonist experiences his share of woes. Early, in the action, Priest struggles with two junkies who try to steal his money, and our protagonist has to chase one of them across town-it seems-to reclaim his loot. O'Neal must have been in tip-top shape to perform stunts like clambering up a fire escape in his desperate pursuit of his quarry. Later, a dim-witted, ill-fated underling, Fat Freddie (Charles MacGregor of "Across 110th Street"), gives up Priest to dirty NYPD detectives after being brutally tortured for the information. The 1970s' blood splashed across his face resembles paint more than blood. Nevertheless, Priest is sincere about his vow to quit. Just when the police are poised to crush his dream, Priest learns that those corrupt white cops want to use him as their pipeline. Priest's partner-in-crime Eddie (Carl Lee of "Werewolves on Wheels") rejoices about the new set-up and banishes any thought of turning his back on the sweet life. Later, near the end of this 91-minute epic, Priest confronts his chief adversary, a high-ranking white policeman, Deputy Commissioner Reardon. The only thing that prevents Reardon from killing Priest is that the hero has paid white assassins to retaliate against the Commissioner and his family if Priest dies. If any soundtrack were ever inseparable from a film such was the case with Curtis Mayfield songs. "Superfly" wouldn't be "Superfly" without Mayfield's iconic songs. Produced for a reputed half-million dollars, this crime classic coined over $30 million at the box office.

Jackson Booth-Millard I found this movie in the book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, I didn't know what to expect, but I did know the meaning of the title is that a character is cool, I hoped for something good, directed by Gordon Parks Jr., son of Shaft director Gordon Parks. Basically Priest (Ron O'Neal) is an African-American drug pusher, a cocaine dealer with a strong desire to get retire from the drug business. Before he can exit the drug world, Priest has to earn enough funds to himself, as he feels a regular job will not satisfy his needs. Priest forms a plan to sell thirty grams of cocaine, he uses his profits to sustain himself while searching for a job, but he assumes his criminal background will hold him back from securing one. Along the way, Priest has many encounters with corrupt law enforcement, he also has his close friend Eddie (The Cool World's Carl Lee) betray him. In the end, Priest manages to escape the drug business, and walks away unharmed with his girlfriend Georgia (Sheila Frazier). Also starring Live and Let Die's Julius Harris as Scatter, Blazing Saddles' Charles McGregor as Fat Freddie, Nate Adams as Dealer and Polly Niles as Cynthia. O'Neal is indeed "superfly", i.e. flamboyant and super cool, the other black characters are slightly robotic, the white characters are crooked, and the women (black and white) are nothing more than sex objects. This movie may be a little dated now, but it was big success at the time, full of controversy with racist language, drug use and strong sex, and featuring a funky soundtrack, including the catchy "Pusher Man" by Curtis Mayfield, and the fantastic groovy title track and Grammy nominated score by Curtis Mayfield, all in all an interesting cult blaxploitation crime drama. Worth watching!

lastliberal Long "Maxi" coats and "Superfly" hats with platform shoes: yes, I was one who jumped into the fashion trend at the time. I hat a purple hat and coat and four-inch platforms after this film came out. I wish I had a picture. :-) This was a defining film that mightily affect a generation. The music of Curtis Mayfield made it even more enjoyable. It wasn't just a blaxploitation film, it was a good experience.Sure the fights were lame, the acting nothing to write home about, and even the sex scenes left a lot to be desired, but this was an important film. See it ass soon as you can.

MartinHafer "It's all the man will give us" is the explanation why Priest (Super Fly) and his friends deal coke instead of work honest jobs. While it certainly is understandable having that attitude and antipathy towards White America and cops (particularly in 1972), this movie presents a very dangerous message to 70s Black America. The "get rich by dealing drugs" message is amazingly irresponsible and far different from other so-called "blaxploitation" films as COFFEY and FOXY BROWN, which had a very anti-drug message.Here, the protagonist is a rather unlikable drug pusher, but I could see how teens might be attracted to him and his lifestyle. Drugs, excitement and VERY hot ladies--in many ways Priest seems to have it all. When he wants to get out of the business, he feels this way NOT because of all the people he's hurting, but because he wisely understands he won't survive much longer. This selfish motivation definitely keeps him from being a hero--had he realized the harm he was doing, then this MIGHT have been an interesting character.Despite this ugly message and some occasionally weak film making (with too many music video montages and poor construction), the film has a certain gritty likability. I think most of this is due to the great atmosphere that is established by Curtis Mayfield's amazing score. It really fits the film and tells a story with its frank words. In fact, I don't think Ron O'Neal is the true star of the film but the ever-present but unseen Mayfield.By the way, this is a rather erotic film--with a semi-graphic but sexually charged love scene. This and the anti-hero message make this an exceptionally BAD film for kids!