the audience applauded

A Disappointing Continuation

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Russell Walker (Blair Underwood) runs Krush Groove Records with acts like Run-D.M.C. led by his brother, Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, and Kurtis Blow. He runs into money trouble when his small label cannot cope and the acts run off to join rival Galaxy Records. Russell pursues Sheila E. romantically. The nominal leads for the movie are The Fat Boys. It also features Beastie Boys, New Edition, and a young LL Cool J.This is suppose to be the story about the founding of Def Jam Recordings and Russell Simmons. The plot is a bit messy. It also relies on these real rap acts doing the acting. That part is a mixed bag. The Fat Boys are pretty charismatic as their fun selves. This is not really compelling as a story but great for its nostalgia factor.

Hip-hop musical about the semi-fictionalized early days of Def Jam Recordings. Blair Underwood stars as Russell Walker (Simmons in real life), but all of the musical acts are portrayed by the actual people. This includes Run DMC, Sheila E., the Fat Boys, and Kurtis Blow, who make up the bulk of the plot (which is actually not too bad for what amounts to a series of musical performances). New Edition, LL Cool J and The Beastie Boys, as well as a few other forgotten artists, also appear briefly. Of course these acts were all on Def Jam, so the movie is little more than a commercial for these musicians, but who cares? The music is freaking awesome, and there's a ton of it. It's corny as Hell, but it left an enormous smile on my face. Just try to watch it without overdosing on giddiness during the Fat Boys' "All You Can Eat" number. You can't! It's impossible!

This movie is worth renting for a few scenes, like seeing LL Cool J burst in and performing "Can't Live Without My Radio" during the Krush Groove auditions. Unfortunately, the storyline is weak, and the acting is terrible. However, if you're a true old school fan, be prepared for some classic scenes featuring the likes of Sheila E., RUN DMC, the Beastie Boys, The Fat Boys, LL, and so on.

Krush Groove is one of the best rap musicals ever made. The film starring Sheila E.,Run-DMC ,The Fat Boys & Kurtis Blow has great musical numbers and a good storyline.It's one of the first movies I can recall seeing in a theater and I own the vhs tape. Look for cameo's by LL Cool J & New Edition in this classic flick.