High Freakquency

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"Where comedy is on high rotation"
  • 1998
  • 1 hr 38 min
  • 3.8  (73)

High Freakquency is a 1998 comedy film directed by Eric Meza and starring John Witherspoon, Marcus Chong, and A.J. Johnson. The movie takes place on the streets of inner city Los Angeles and follows the lives of three friends - Biggs, Lysol, and Flip - who are struggling to make ends meet while dreaming of making it big as rap musicians.

At the beginning of the film, we see Biggs (played by Chong) working as a record store clerk alongside his two friends. Biggs is the most responsible of the trio, saving up his money in order to invest in their music career. Lysol (played by Witherspoon) is a hot-headed ladies' man who has a talent for freestyle rapping. Lastly, there's Flip (played by Johnson) who is the most creative of the group, always coming up with new rhymes and beats.

One day, while practicing their music in an abandoned building, the three friends stumble upon a strange machine that emits a high-pitched frequency. After being exposed to the frequency for a short period of time, they all develop a newfound ability to see the future. This power, which they dub "High Freakquency", allows them to predict events before they happen and use their knowledge to their advantage.

Armed with their new power, the trio sets out to make their dreams of becoming rap stars a reality. They start performing at local clubs and quickly gain a following due to their unique ability to predict the future. However, their success doesn't go unnoticed and soon they attract the attention of the local crime boss, Mr. Unlucky (played by David Proval).

Mr. Unlucky sees the potential in Biggs, Lysol, and Flip, and offers to finance their music career in exchange for using their High Freakquency power to help him with his criminal activities. At first, the trio thinks they've hit the jackpot and agree to the deal. However, they soon realize that their decision has put them in grave danger, as they become involved in a world of drugs, violence, and corruption.

Throughout the film, we see the three friends struggle with the consequences of their actions and the morality of their decisions. They must decide whether to prioritize their music career or their safety, as they navigate the dangerous and unpredictable world of inner-city Los Angeles.

High Freakquency is a hilarious and entertaining film that blends comedy, drama, and science fiction. The film's strong performances, especially from Witherspoon and Chong, create memorable and relatable characters that viewers will root for throughout the film. The film's use of music, both in the storyline and the soundtrack, adds an extra layer of excitement and energy to the film.

Overall, High Freakquency is a fun and unique movie that stands out due to its mix of genre elements and memorable characters. If you're a fan of 90s comedy films or rap music, this movie is definitely worth checking out.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1998
  • Runtime
    1 hr 38 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    3.8  (73)