*Spoilers* Sure, this movie is horrible, but its also extremely entertaining and fun. If you like old school rap, this is a must see. The Beastie Boys scenes alone are worth the price of admission. The BBoys get drunk onstage and perform "Scenario", a track that was unfortunately left off of the seminal "License to Ill". There is also a scene where the BBoys and Run DMC go to a fancy restaurant and act like jerks. Hilarious. Russell Simmons is awesome as himself. Rick Rubin may be one of the best producers ever, but his performance here is horrible. Hilarious, but horrible. Runny Ray is great as himself, and you genuinely feel bad for him when he gets shot. Great "live" footage of some RUN DMC classics and even a live performance of "Treat Her Like A Prostitute" by the great Slick Rick. All in all, if you like old school rap and/or cheesy 80s movies, see it! Now, where's the DVD, already?
Review of Tougher Than Leather
Tougher Than Leather
(1988)
Really Bad but a must see for old school rap fans
4 December 2006
Warning: Spoilers