Title: Freaknik: The Musical (2010)Starring: T-Pain, Young Cash, Rick Ross
Directed By: Chris Prynoski
Freaknik: The Musical is an animated made-for-tv hip hop musical produced for Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim". The plot consists of intersecting stories focusing on an aspiring rap group on their way to a rap battle, a secret African American society known as The Boulé, and Freaknik: The Ghost of Freaknik Past.
All their journeys come to a head in an epic battle between good (Freaknik) and evil (The Perminator aka Rev. Al Sharpton + lightning). When all is said and done, the good guys are happy and the bad guys are defeated. YAY!
The plot isn't exactly important, nor is it the reason to watch this. It's the music and the voice cast that really impress. Original songs were written, produced and performed by some of the cast (who happen to be some of the biggest names in rap) like Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg and T-Pain. Other notable cast members include Andy Samberg, Cee-Lo Green, Charlie Murphy, Bill Hader, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Kel Mitchell, Lil' Wayne, Big Boi, Lil' John and Kid 'n Play. Put all of them together along with a fresh, funny take on hip hop culture and you've got the makings of a pretty impressive movie. The only real fault I could find is that it wasn't long enough, so some of it feels a little rushed. Other than that though, it's funny and the music is as good as you would expect with that cast. Recommended.
Score: 8/10
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