Jeremy of The Daily Rotation wrote, "Rick Famuyiwa's Dope is a seamlessly small story, wrapped in a much larger overall scope, conquering both the fears of a young man trying to find his own way, with a powerful cry for equality. It's a thought provoking and emotional journey, packed with a killer soundtrack."
From Cinelinx:
Universal is bringing the critically acclaimed film, Dope, to blu-ray this October and today they've revealed exactly when cinephiles can get their hands on it, along with the special features.
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As Rick Famuyiwa’s festival hit reminds us right off the bat, ‘dope’ can mean drugs, an idiot or something rad. Call that fair warning for a film that won’t be pinned down.
More than a straight-outta-Sundance drugs-n-the-’hood movie, the fifth outing from The Wood writer-director Famuyiwa is also a fizzy coming-of-age geek-com, a crime caper, a romance of errors. And if that sounds like too much, think again: mixing pep and purpose, Dope lands with the punchy immediacy of its title.
Dope is certainly that: dope, fresh, cool, legit, and tight; a poignant treat that should not be missed.
Full review by J. Carlos Menjivar
