I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Jack Spade returns home after finishing a stint in the army to find his old neighborhood unsettled by crime and mourning his brother, June Bug. The loss spurs him to stand up to Mr Big, the local crime boss who has tightened his grip on the streets. Teaming up with a crew that includes his longtime idol John Slade, a rugged fighter who used to patrol the 70s streets, Jack begins assembling a makeshift army aimed at unseating the gangster. The plan is personal and reckless, mixing street grit with loud action as Jack confronts corruption, loyalty, and the cost of war in his own backyard and sparks laughs. Friendship, courage, and a wild sense of humor drive the crew.

Keenen Ivory Wayans directs this original screenplay, blending urban comedy with action and sly parody of 70s blaxploitation cinema. The film showcases a tight ensemble, brisk pacing, and a willingness to poke fun at genre conventions. It arrived in 1988.

It grossed about 13 million worldwide against a 3 million budget, making it a modest but solid performer for a comedy with a street edge. It became a cult favorite among fans and helped shape future humor for future generations.

This spoof of crime cinema has a recognizable place in late 80s comedy, with its title line becoming a shorthand for action parodies. It helped launch the Wayans family's bigger screen presence and influenced later spoof films that mix humor with streetwise action that still feels fresh in its pacing.

Critical response was mixed, praising energy and chemistry among the cast while noting uneven tonal shifts. The film leans into themes of loyalty, community defense, and personal responsibility, presenting a playful street-level battle between a vengeful returnee and a corrupt power structure. It also reflects the era's humor for fans.