I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 4K |(Slipcase is in Retailer Pressing) Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.5
Video		5.0
Audio		4.5
Extras		5.0
Overall		4.5

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 4K |(Slipcase is in Retailer Pressing) Blu-ray Movie Review

In 2026, the Wayans Family enjoyed something of a reunion, with a good portion of the group returning to screens to reclaim the franchise “Scary Movie.” The feature certainly had its fans, but the general non-effort the filmmakers put into the production was dispiriting to see, resulting in a seriously unfunny, lumpy mess of a parody picture. It wasn’t always this way, with Wayans Inc. beginning life in 1988’s “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka,” which represents the family’s first offering of silliness, with writer/director/star Keenan Ivory Wayans trying to have fun with and celebrate the wild world of Blaxploitation Cinema. It’s a broad creation, but an endeavor made with love, putting Wayans and his siblings to work exploring the broadness of screen heroism while pantsing elements of culture and crime movies.

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 4K |(Slipcase is in Retailer Pressing) Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Screencaps are taken from the Blu-ray.

"I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" was originally issued on Blu-ray by Kino Lorber back in 2016, and now returns with a UHD release via Vinegar Syndrome, listed as "newly scanned and restored from its 35mm original camera negative." A fresh scan certainly offers an appealing upgrade for the movie, which delivers strong detail throughout the viewing experience. Skin particulars are understood, along with hair and makeup. Costuming maintains textures. Interiors are open for inspection, delivering depth and clarity to appreciate decorative additions, which add to the film's humor. Exteriors are dimensional. Color is strong, exploring the production's streetwise coolness and warmer domestic visits. Extremes in clothing offer interesting primaries, including blazing reds. Brown and black leather also register as intended. Greenery is distinct. Skin tones are natural. Elements of gold are defined. Delineation is satisfactory, handling evening events with clarity. Highlights are tasteful. Grain is nicely resolved. Source is in good condition.

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 4K |(Slipcase is in Retailer Pressing) Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The 5.1 DTS-HD MA mix offers clear dialogue exchanges, preserving performance choices and some mumbled line-readings. Scoring supports with sharp instrumentation, exploring a few orchestral additions and more pronounced hip-hop beats. This is not an overpowering track, but surrounds explore musical moods, also playing with panning effects for certain jokes. Atmospherics are milder but appreciable. Sound effects are understood. Low- end isn't significant.

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 4K |(Slipcase is in Retailer Pressing) Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

• Booklet contains essays by Robert Daniels, Quatoyiah Murry, and Jourdain Searles.

• Commentary features film scholar Dr. Artel Great.

• "Pimp of the Year" (10:19, HD) is an interview with actor Antonio Fargas, who was living in Rhode Island when he was contacted by co-writer/director/star Keenan Ivory Wayans, eager to join the production. Characterization is explored, along with tone, with the performer embracing a chance to play with stereotypes and extremes. The interviewee discusses performance challenges, including working with fishbowl shoes, which helped to inform his choices. Fargas reflects on career collaborations with a number of filmmakers, and he remains happy with the picture, enjoying a chance to make an impact on viewer lives.

• "Outrageous Visions" (11:05, HD) is an interview with production designer Catherine Hardwicke, who pursued architecture before switching to Hollywood ambitions. Laboring to make her own movie, Hardwicke accepted various jobs with talented filmmakers, receiving an education on how sets are run. The interviewee explores her creative and technical interests, working with other departments to bring the wild visuals of "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" to life. The interviewee highlights production achievements, laboring to bring extra jokes to the picture, supporting scripted humor. She also reflects on time with co-writer/director/star Keenan Ivory Wayans, who was supportive of her labor, and comments on how fandom for the movie remains strong.

• "Letting Us Do Us" (10:38, HD) is an interview with actress Dawnn Lewis, who shot "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" while on hiatus from the NBC sitcom, "A Different World." The interviewee examines casting achievements, with co-writer/director/star Keenan Ivory Wayans looking to celebrate genre highlights while also parodying them, putting his faith in the actors to bring strange jokes to life. Lewis also describes time with makeup effects, blinded for the workday by contact lenses. Enjoying her feature film debut, Lewis reflects on the challenge of seeing herself on the big screen, and she remains delighted with the production, proud of the endeavor and its representation.

• "Comedy with a Message" (17:23, HD) is an interview with producer Peter McCarthy, who originally had plans for medicine and education before landing in Hollywood, experiencing time at UCLA, where he was exposed to the world of Blaxploitation. The interviewee recalls his initial meeting with co-writer/director/star Keenan Ivory Wayans and the journey to production, becoming very impressed with the helmer and his ability to manage the job. Casting is examined, including a sit-down with Jim Brown, who made a specific financial request of McCarthy, testing his plan to maintain the low-budget reality of the production. Wayan's creative decisions are analyzed, resulting in a full replacement of the score, and McCarthy takes credit for the addition of KRS-One to the soundtrack. The test screening process is inspected, with the interviewee pulling out cards from the event, reading a few reactions.

• "Keeping the Pace" (9:03, HD) is an interview with editor Michael Miller, who tracks his development in the industry, gaining entrance to the business through editing, making his way to "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka." Time with co-writer/director/star Keenan Ivory Wayans is recalled, earning the filmmaker's trust after cutting major sequences, out to create a tighter picture. The interviewee highlights creative challenges, tasked with reducing funny scenes, including Chris Rock's cameo. The test screening response to the movie is also explored.

• "Playing it Straight" (7:49, HD) is an interview with composer David Michael Frank, who connected with co- writer/director/star Keenan Ivory Wayans through work with Robert Townsend, soon offered a gig on "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" after fixing a sequence in the film. Time and money were limited, putting Frank on a mission to create moments without emphasizing the comedic nature of the feature.

• "Defying Grace: Re-examining 'I'm Gonna Git You Sucka'" (14:53, HD) is an appreciation piece from Racquel J. Gates.

• Image Gallery (2:32) collects poster art, film stills, and publicity shots.

• "The Making of 'I'm Gonna Git You Sucka'" (5:37, SD) delivers a brief overview of production interests and achievements (many cast members provide interviews), mixed with BTS footage.

• EPK Interviews (4:36) offer extended thoughts from co-writer/director/star Keenan Ivory Wayans, producers Tamara Rawitt and Eric Barrett, and actors Dawnn Lewis, Damon Wayans, Issac Hayes, and Bernie Casey. Some BTS footage is also provided.

• A Theatrical Trailer (2:08, HD) is included.

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka 4K |(Slipcase is in Retailer Pressing) Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

"I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" is incredible fun, with Wayans maintaining a good-natured approach to his comedy targets, and his casting is almost perfect, surrounding himself with stars from the '70s. It's authenticity blended with cartoonishness, but the feature maintains a tightly scripted approach, watching Wayans and his team work out ideas for wit and wackiness beforehand instead of simply riffing away or screaming at the camera, which is the current state of Wayans-branded entertainment. "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" started it all, making something of a comedy classic right out of the gate, putting in a tremendous effort to capture the style and idiosyncrasy of Blaxploitation while making sure to secure the "Airplane!"-esque potential of the picture.