Patti Cake movie review A disarmingly charming hip hop fairy tale. To be honest, it wouldnt take much time or effort to poke holes in Patti Cake if one had the inclination to do so. A story about a quartet of musical misfits who hold steadfastly to their dreams in the face of an ocean of naysaying, its not built around the most original of setups. On paper, anyway. But even if a filmmaker is dealing with familiar themes, when he or she fills in the blanks as sweetly and amiably as writer director Geremy Gasper does in Patti Cake, any desire to pick things apart all but vanishes. An oddball blend of 8 Mile and Little Miss Sunshine but absent any degree of preciousness or forced quirkiness it began earning buzz as a crowd pleasing charmer after debuting in January at the Sundance Film Festival. Arriving in theaters now, seven months later, it lives up to its billing. A major reason for that is the breakout lead performance by Danielle Macdonald as the title character, an overweight blonde living in the ugly, depressing side of Bergen County, N. J. Like everyone else, she dreams of getting out. Unlike everyone else, though, shes got what she believes is a way to do it hip hop music. Patti, who goes by the handle Killa P but who is called Dumbo by most of those in her neighborhood might not fit the textbook rap star mold, but she can write and rhyme with the best of them. And so, in the face of endless obstacles, including the objections of her depressed and disapproving mother Bridget Everett whose own dreams of stardom have been scaled back to boozy performances of 1. Patti assembles a crew of fellow oddballs to make her dream come true. First and foremost, theres her best buddy Hareesh aka Jheri, and played by Siddharth Dhananjay, by day a beanpole pharmacist and by night Pattis faithful wingman and a well of enthusiastic support. Eventually, theres also Basterd Mamoudou Athie, an intimidatingly reserved punk rocker who comes off like a black Marilyn Manson. And finally, because a girls got responsibilities, theres also Pattis spunky, wheelchair bound Nana Cathy Moriarty, whom she cares for when shes not hustling to bring home money for her demanding mother. Together, they are PBNJ for Patti, Basterd, Nana and Jheri. And while they dont at all look like a stereotypical hip hop crew, they make some pretty darn good music together. Their self titled track, PBNJ, has a nice hook, but the film closing Tuff Love is my pick to make an Oscar push. If only they could get people to stop laughing at them and listen. Fortunately, despite constant financial struggles and unrelenting ridicule, Patti has a beautiful confidence. From the moment she drags herself out of bed in the films opening scene, singing a self affirming tune with a title that my editors wont let me print here, she walks tall and carries with her an admirable damn the torpedoes determination. Shes sure she has what it takes to hit it big, even if almost nobody else does. When cracks inevitably begin show in that confident outlook, the steadfast Hareesh is there to prop her up and assure her that theyre going to be big wheels one day. Its easy to think of hiphop as a collection of superstars and strivers, full of faces angling to be seen. But in truth, hiphop is an ecosystem. Review of Catania hopon hopoff bus tour with info on ticket price, hours it runs and a google map of the route it takes. BIDSAAA 855 2437222 online access benefits of online access Select Location. The hit Broadway musical Hamilton is exceptional for its hiphopinfused score, bringing a Founding Fathers story to life. A Review of Hip HopBased Interventions for Health Literacy, Health Behaviors, and Mental Health. The Irresistible Magic of Patti Cake A HipHop MC From Trump Town USA Director Geremy Jaspers directorial debut chronicles the journey of Patricia. Theres no guarantee that hes right, of course. But, sometimes, hearing someone say a thing out loud putting it out there in the universe makes all the difference. It does with Patti, anyway. As he follows their journey, Jaspers movie hits all the familiar points youd expect from an against all odds story like this. It also traffics in familiar themes Keep your head up, follow your dreams, never give up, be true to yourself, yadda yadda yadda. The difference, though, is in the characters and the way there are written and performed. They are freaks, every one of them, but they all also own it and accept the freakhood without question while also accepting each other, also without question. Hip hop or hiphop is a subculture and art movement developed in South Bronx in New York City during the late 1970s. While people unfamiliar with hip hop culture. Play Kangaroo Hop at Math Playground Power your kangaroo by recognizing shapes. How many shapes do you know Our take on the ninth album from Dave Grohl and Co. Review Prophets of Rage, RapRock Supergroup, Calls for Revolution Allstars from Public Enemy, Rage Against the. Thats a beautiful thing. It is perhaps the most beautiful thing about Patti Cake, and it helps lend Jaspers film an undeniable, irrepressable sense of joy. So does the performance of Macdonald, who, for the record, is from Australia, not Jersey and who admits there is a world of difference between her real life personality and that of her character. For starters, she never rapped before being cast in the film. You wouldnt know it by watching her work, though. From the first frame of Patti Cake, Macdonald owns the screen and inhabits the title character with the sort of credibility that makes it easy to kick back and go along for the ride with her. She is, in other words, a pleasure to watch on screen, which is a good thing since I suspect well be seeing a lot more of her in the near future. She also makes Patti Cake a pleasure to watch. With her holding down the lead role, Jaspers film becomes the sort of triumphant, feel good crowd pleaser that serves as an antidote to the all too frequent lack of originality at the box office to say nothing of the downbeat nature of todays headlines. Long story short, in a world like ours, we need all the Patti Cake we can get. PATTI CAKE4 stars, out of 5. Snapshot Newcomer Danielle Macdonald stars in an indie drama about a plus sized white girl from New Jersey who in the face of repeated obstacles and relentless ridicule seeks stardom as a rapper. What works Macdonald is nothing short of endearing in what is the films breakout role, helping underscore its overall sense of joy and triumph. Hop Reviews' title='Hop Reviews' />What doesnt On paper, its not built around the most original of setups. Cast Macdonald, Siddharth Dhananjay, Mamoudou Athie, Cathy Moriarty, Bridget Everett. Director Geremy Jasper. Mickey`S Magical Christmas: Snowed In At The House Of Mouse Video Download. MPAA rating R for language throughout, crude sexual references, some drug use and a brief nude image. Running time 1 hour 4. Where Find New Orleans showtimes. TheHopReviews_9-2017_0.jpg' alt='Hop Review' title='Hop Review' />Kangaroo Hop Math.