Watch Out-of-Sync
- R
- 1994
- 1 hr 45 min
-
4.5 (222)
Out-of-Sync is a 1995 crime drama starring LL Cool J as a club promoter named Jason St. Julian. Gene Anthony Ray plays his best friend and partner in the club business while Mark Venturini portrays a local mobster. The film begins with Jason getting fired from his job as a record store clerk for trying to promote his own music while on the store's time. Frustrated with the lack of opportunity in the music industry, he turns to promoting clubs. His first big moment comes when he books a rap group for a club in which he is a partner. The show is a hit, but things take a dark turn when a member of the group is shot and killed outside of the establishment.
As Jason tries to figure out who is behind the murder, he becomes more involved with the local mob led by Venturini's character. Meanwhile, his friendship with his partner, played by Ray, becomes strained due to conflicting ideals.
Throughout the film, Jason deals with the challenges of balancing his ambition with his values as he faces dangerous situations and tries to avoid being caught up in the criminal underworld.
In addition to LL Cool J's performance as the lead character, the film's supporting cast includes talented actors like Howard Hesseman, who plays a sleazy record executive, and Don Yesso, who portrays a corrupt cop.
The film's soundtrack features an array of artists from various genres, including LL Cool J himself, Naughty by Nature, and Jody Watley.
Out-of-Sync received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising LL Cool J's performance and the film's authenticity in depicting the music industry and urban life, while others criticized its convoluted plot and uneven pacing.
Despite the mixed reception, Out-of-Sync remains a notable film for its portrayal of the hip-hop culture and its exploration of the conflicts between ambition and integrity.
Out-of-Sync is a 1994 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.5.