Dancehall Queen

Starring:Audrey Reid, Paul Campbell (IV), Carl Davis (IV), Mark Danvers, Cherine Anderson, Pauline Stone Myrie, Patrice Harrison, Anika Grason, Donald Thompson, Henry Brown (III), Carl Bradshaw, Michael London, Beenie Man, Lady Saw, Ronald Goshop, Rosario Pardo, Marlon King
Director: Don Letts, Rick Elgood
Studio: Palm Pictures / Umvd
Product Type: DVD

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A Cinderella story from the mean streets of Kingston, Jamaica, the alternately comic and gritty Dancehall Queen is an intriguingly dark crowd pleaser. Marcia (Audrey Reid) is a single mom and street vendor barely scraping by even with a financial assist from the seemingly avuncular Larry (Carl Davis), a gun-toting strongman with a twisted desire for Marcia's teenage daughter. Complicating things is Priest (Paul Campbell), a murderous hood who killed Marcia's friend and now is terrorizing the defenseless woman. Facing three big problems--Larry, Priest, and a lack of money---Marcia arrives at an inspired solution: develop an alter ego, a dancing celebrity called the Mystery Lady who can compete in a cash-prize contest and pit both of the men against one another. Which is exactly what she does, and it's great fun watching Marcia instigate her complicated plan with a little help from sympathetic friends. Colorful, rowdy, funny, and dangerous, Dancehall Queen is a clever and ceaselessy energetic movie steeped in Kingston street life and the desire to keep body and soul together at home. Reid is a delight as the everyday figure who transforms into an icon in the evenings, and the dance scenes are amazingly bawdy. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

Good movie....inspirational.......2007-03-09

This was a really good movie. Since I've visited Jamaica my love for it has evolved into watching good movies and listening to good music. This movie was really good. You just have to listen close because some of the language is in patios.

Modern Jamaican Cinderella story!.......2007-01-26

I love Dancehall Queen! I lost my first copy (VHS) so I replaced it with a new copy in DVD. I never get tired of watching this movie and I consider it a Jamaican movie classic right up there with Harder They Come, Rockers and Smile Orange. It is a nice twist on the traditional rags-to-riches story. Although her character's morals are somewhat questionable (she practically "sells" her daughter to a high-paying local don), you can't help but root for the protagonist Marcia!

Very Entertaining.......2007-01-04

I loved this movie, even though some of the actors did not sound anything like a real West Indian/Jamaican. I chalked that up to not having enough Carribean actors to fill the roles. Overall though, it was a very entertaining movie, especially the Dancehall Scenes.

Dancehall Queen.......2006-11-04

I loved this movie! A widower uses her smarts to outwit two dangerous men responsible for her husband's death and further abuse to her and her family. She becomes the mystery lady and enter a dance contest which results in the end to all her problems. A Fantastic film! Wonderful music! African accent.

Dancehall Queen.......2006-05-01

Reply to Gail E. Clark "The Jazzy One"

The song is "What's the Move" by Chaka Demus and Pliers - madd-wicked!!

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International Dancehall Queen Vol. 5
Starring: Various Artists
Manufacturer: Fox Love
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Competitors from countries as far as Germany, Japan, Hungary, Canada, England and the United States as well as all over Jamaica take over the island for one of the most anticipated performances in the Caribbean. More than just a dance performance, The International Dancehall Queen Competition features an amazing fashion show and some of the most unique choreography from today's performers. Japanese sensation Junko graced the annual summer explosion as a surprise guest just in time to remind audiences why she is a former champion! Tourists from all over the world witnessed spectacular feats by fabulous dancers from all over the globe.

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INTERNATIONAL DANCEHALL QUEEN

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ASIN: B000E8EW20

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INTERNATIONAL DANCEHALL QUEEN VOL 4 IS THE ANNUAL CONTEST THAT TAKE PLACE IN MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA. GIRLS FROM JAPAN, JAMAICA, TRINIDAD, BARBADOS,MIAMI, NEW YORK, BAHAMAS AND MORE THIS DVD IS THE OFFICIAL COPY PUT OUT BY ME (BIG HEAD) THIS DVD IS JUST RELEASE HERE FIRST 12/20/05

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Dancehall Queen
100% Pure Jamaican
It's a Dancehall Thing!
If you loved the movie, you will love this
Dancehall Queen

Dancehall Queen
Starring: Audrey Reid , Paul Campbell (IV) , Carl Davis (IV) , Mark Danvers , and Cherine Anderson
Director: Don Letts , and Rick Elgood
Manufacturer: Palm Pictures / Umvd
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Customer Reviews:

Dancehall Queen.......2005-12-21

I thought this movie was all that. My boy Beenie Man did his thing!!! The plot was really good. I was actually able to understand the patois after watching a few time. I really encourage reggae fans to watch this movie. It's off the hook!!!

100% Pure Jamaican.......2002-07-14

Unlike most other depictions of Jamaican life and culture, Dancehall Queen is 100 percent pure and authentic Jamaica. The characters, the dialect, the style, the rhythm and pace of the story are all very real. If you are of Jamaican heritage or just interested in getting some insight watch this movie.

Me really encourage all a una fe watch it.

It's a Dancehall Thing!.......2002-07-12

My husband and I have watched this movie at least 20 times. My husband liked it so much that he can even recite some parts of it. The characters are interesting, the dancing and music is great, and the story-line kept our attention.

If you loved the movie, you will love this.......2002-06-27

I really enjoyed most of the cd. I would have liked some other songs to replace 2 of the remixes of the "Dancehall Queen" track. I jammed to "Little and Cute", "Joy Ride", and "My Jamaican Guy". And the track "Unbelievable" reminded me of my husband! All in all, this was a great cd and I would buy it for a friend.

Dancehall Queen.......2002-02-22

DanceHall queen is one of the best Jamaican movies I have ever seen. I laughed, I cried and I applauded. The rise of a struggling single jamaican mother with 2 girls. I am looking forward to more movies from this group. Paul Campbell deserves an oscar for his role as the cold hearted "Priest".

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Good movie....inspirational
Modern Jamaican Cinderella story!
Very Entertaining
Dancehall Queen
Dancehall Queen

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Starring: Audrey Reid , Paul Campbell (IV) , Carl Davis (IV) , Mark Danvers , and Cherine Anderson
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Customer Reviews:

Good movie....inspirational.......2007-03-09

Modern Jamaican Cinderella story!.......2007-01-26

Very Entertaining.......2007-01-04

Dancehall Queen.......2006-11-04

Dancehall Queen.......2006-05-01

Reply to Gail E. Clark "The Jazzy One"

The song is "What's the Move" by Chaka Demus and Pliers - madd-wicked!!

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Dancehall Queen
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Starring: Audrey Reid , Paul Campbell (IV) , Carl Davis (IV) , Mark Danvers , and Cherine Anderson
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