Belly

Belly (1998)

  • 13% of critics liked it
    (16 reviews)

  • 86% of users liked it
    (32,209 ratings)

Music video director Hype Williams made his feature film debut with this visually inventive urban drama. Tommy Brown (DMX) and his friend Sincere (Nas) are gangsters who have learned how to make a good living by dealing drugs and pulling armed robberies. Tommy and Sincere have been able to move out… More

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R, 2 hr.
Directed By
Hype Williams
Written By
Hype Williams
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Nov 4, 1998 Wide
On DVD
Jul 25, 2000
Artisan Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

    All style and very little substance in this oft-told tale of inner-city angst.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Michael S


    I like Nas and DMX... I think DMX in particular is a pretty decent actor given the roles he's been dealt. But "Belly" is complete garbage. What I find most shocking is that numerous people I know cite this as one of their favorite films! That's the only reason I… More

  • Nani V


    The beginning was awesome...yes...the colors....it was great.

  • Lenny M


    Think Nas "Hate Me Now" Music Video on the Big Screen mixed in with a plot about drugs. Smooth visuals but given the director, pretty much a music video without the dubbing. Great Soundtrack, opening scene best part.

  • danny d


    fantastic, nas should do more serious acting, he was great. this film really helps to show the mind set of someone who cant get out of their own way, and it has a great message of redemption at the end.

  • Chosen 7


    Classic

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