Gridlock'd

R 6.9
1997 1 hr 31 min Drama , Comedy , Crime

After a friend overdoses, Spoon and Stretch decide to kick their drug habits and attempt to enroll in a government detox program. Their efforts are hampered by seemingly endless red tape, as they are shuffled from one office to another while being chased by drug dealers and the police.

  • Cast:
    Tupac Shakur , Tim Roth , Thandiwe Newton , Charles Fleischer , Howard Hesseman , Vondie Curtis-Hall , John Sayles

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Reviews

Actuakers
1997/01/29

One of my all time favorites.

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Chirphymium
1997/01/30

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

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ThedevilChoose
1997/01/31

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

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Dana
1997/02/01

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

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thomasbarnett1
1997/02/02

There are only a few films that I would give ten stars and this is one of them. I might be slightly bias due to the fact that I am a fan of 2pac but I truly believe that this is one of the best films that I have seen. It follows the story of two friends Spoon (2pac) and Stretch (Tim Roth) as they attempt to get into a rehab centre so that they can kick their drug addiction. The film which also features Thandie Newton really makes you feel like you are going on the journey with these characters as both 2pac and Tim Roth give very convincing performances in this brilliant film that in my opinion is underrated. I would recommend this film to most people but I think 2pac's fans will appreciate it most of all.

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deckard39
1997/02/03

I just saw this film an hour ago and i have to say this is a better drug-related film than requiem for a dream. The film features Tim Roth and Tupac Shakur as two addicts who try to kick the habit after their friend (Thandie Newton) falls into a drug induced coma. After being given the run-around by various clinics and offices, they decide to fall back on some drugs before they get into rehab but are chased through the city by a drug dealer and police officers. Tupac and Roth are a great on-screen duo and the film does a good job of showing the grittier side of drugs and the difficulty of quitting. I highly recommend this film as one of Tupac's best and Roth's most obscure roles. Altogether a great movie.

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insomniac_rod
1997/02/04

Extraordinary chemistry between Tim Roth and Tupac Shakur is the best feature about this movie.The situations are really interesting with a bit of black humor and some action going on. Tupac Shakur, against all criticism, delivers a solid, believable, likable performance. Tim Roth is amazing and delivers a badass performance as the "cool" junkie with a bad attitude.I really dig how they care for each other and how they help each other whenever there's trouble. The drug sub-plot is also interesting and very good carried on.Years ago I mentioned on another review that this was the best on-screen duo of 1997. I still think the same.

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Mark
1997/02/05

This movie is a pretty good movie. I seen the movie because my favorite rapper of all time was in it 2Pac. He did not disappoint either. His acting in any movie he has ever done has been incredible, and his humor in this movie is also hilarious. Tim Roth does a great job as well as the other crackhead known as 'Stretch'.The characters background or anything else like that isnt too deep, but this movie doesnt have to be.After Cookie OD's on crack, Spoon(Shakur) and Stretch(Roth) decide to kick their old habits by trying to enter a rehab center. Getting the run-around all day by different centers and getting chased by drug-dealers who want their coke back, Spoon and Stretch have just about had enough it almost feels as if their gridlock'd. Funny, Witty, And Cool Movie. If your a Pac Fan See It. If Ur A Fan Of Movies/Comedy see it.5/5 Stars

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