Leprechaun: In the Hood (2000)


Leprechaun in the Hood is one of the worst movies in the genre. It has a very small budget, a bad plot with a lot of annoying stereotypes, and a few characters who are portrayed in a very bad way (most notably Fontaine). Even so, it still shows an almost unbelievable amount of heart.

Postmaster P (Anthony Montgomery), Stray Bullet (Rashaan Nall), and Butch (Red Grant) are by far the series' finest characters; they even exceed the Leprechaun himself in this movie, which is saying a lot given the Leprechaun smokes cannabis with Ice-T.

Their relationship isn't poisonous since they show one other love and understanding in open and honest ways. despite the fact that each of them can hold their own as independent, likeable personalities.

This is as a result of the strong performances given by Montgomery, Nall, and Grant (a genuine rarity (first post) in this franchise). A documentary on their existence as struggling artists is something I would be very interested in seeing.

Rather than detract from the generally amusing antics of the Leprechaun series, their desire to perform it is a welcome touch that gives the usually flat characters a little of personality.
The finest scenes in the film are those between the guys as they attempt to pull themselves together and keep their dream alive.

What's even more shocking is that they have the funniest scenes! Because of Butch's church dance, his effort to sell an obviously fake Hendrix instrument, and a genuine Scooby-Doo reference, they made me laugh a lot more than Leprechaun this time around.

It should not come as a shock to learn that Leprechaun in the Hood has an appallingly low standard of production value across the board.

What is remarkable, though, is the amount of depth that Postmaster P, Stray Bullet, and Butch bring to their respective personalities. Although they are confined by the film they are unfortunately in, they all provide very real and passionate performances throughout, culminating in the solitary excruciating deaths in the series. Yes, the film they are in places limitations on them.

Leprechaun 5 is a diamond in the rough by Leprechaun standards, but it's not particularly valuable.

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