Disclaimer: Contains spoilers!
Plot Summary: Three wannabe rappers inadvertently unleash the wrath of the leprechaun as zany antics ensue.
Review: From Vegas to space to...the hood? Uh, okay. I think it goes without saying, but this is the worst entry yet. The disappointing aspect was that they had two separate opportunities to make this at least a mediocre film rather than absolute shit. The first attempt was at the beginning when the story is set in the '70s, and they could have made a satirical throwback to blaxploitation films. Strangely enough, the shenanigans of the leprechaun might have worked within that setting. Unfortunately, the story leaves the '70s right away. The other chance to do something interesting was in regard to the main characters constantly mentioning going to Las Vegas. They could have easily linked the ending of this film to the bizarre opening of part 3! I mean, seriously, who the fuck hires these shit writers who can't put two and two together?
Having no respect for this franchise (not that it really deserves any), they create a continuity error from the onset when we realize the leprechaun has been trapped by another magic amulet since the '70s to present day. Although, this entry does, sorta, imply that each film might have depicted a different leprechaun. I can't get behind that premise, and, besides, that is beyond lazy storytelling. So, due to his containment, some rapper, played by Ice-T, has become famous thanks to the leprechaun's magic flute. We're going with a magic flute this time around? Sure, why not. When wannabe rappers rob Ice-T, they free the leprechaun who now wants me fucking flute back. What follows is nothing but nonsensically moronic scenes and setups. I get that the filmmakers were probably trying to appeal to the stoner crowd, but the leprechaun doesn't even do that much or kill that many people. There was certainly room to explore this plot line with over the top sequences yet there is nothing worth mentioning; even part 4 had a few stupid moments worthy of acknowledgement! The one change this entry does introduce is that the leprechaun wins at the end. During the ending credits we are treated to the rapping skills of the leprechaun which is torturous.
I don't know why I'm expecting anything from a part 5 in a franchise about a killer leprechaun, but it really did bug me that they wasted the potential to finally bridge some sequels. In fact, I swear the statue form of the leprechaun is the same prop from part 3 too. Overall, this pathetic film makes part 4 look good in comparison. I mean, at least part 4 had Zarina's ta-tas! The acting is bad, the ideas are tiresome, the kills are stupid and lackluster, the leprechaun feels out of character, and there were only a handful of remotely acceptable ideas. My goodness, this franchise is terrible.
Notable Moment: When Ice-T's character keeps pulling weapons out of his afro. I'll admit, that was a decent gag.
Final Rating: 3/10
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