‘SuperFly’ doesn’t fly as a remake
down, monitoring his supply and his dealers carefully, and making just enough to afford a lifestyle that, while luxurious, avoids flash that would draw the attention of the police (or the Inland Revenue Service).
He scorns those who “want more than they should”, since those are the dealers who tend to get caught.
Priest’s ultimate goal is to leave the criminal life and retire in style. When the opportunity arrives to do one more major deal, he takes it. Like many movies in which the hero wants to make one more deal before quitting, things get complicated.
The charismatic Jackson (of TV’s Grown-ish) brings a nice depth to Priest, particularly in his interactions with long-time partner Eddie (“Mudbound’s” Jason Mitchell). Their scenes together have a warmth and wit that speaks to a brotherly relationship.
Many of the other actors, however, simply haven’t been given much to do.
Juju (Kaalan Walker), the main villain, has little motivation other than being villainous. And, as Priest’s girlfriends – yes, plural – actresses Lex Scott Davis and Andrea Londo seem to exist in a character vacuum. They’re the lucky ones; most of the other female characters are apparently on-screen merely to be naked and/ or get killed.
Did the original SuperFly to be remade? Not really. need