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- 5 star movie.
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- even if you don't like it, wait until the last scene...
- A Hood Classic for sure.........................
- Unauthorized bigraphy is what it felt like
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Menace II Society
Starring:
Tyrin Turner ,
Larenz Tate ,
June Kyoto Lu ,
Toshi Toda , and
Samuel L. Jackson
Director:
Albert Hughes , and
Allen Hughes
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ASIN: 630469623X
Release Date: 1997-10-22 |
Amazon.com essential video
Tyrin Turner may not have broken out into stardom as was initially expected, but his work in Menace II Society is one of the more powerful cinematic debuts. The film, from the brother writer-director team of Allen and Albert Hughes, chronicles life in the Los Angeles 'hood. Similar territory was covered in the equally commanding Boyz N the Hood, but what makes this cautionary tale stand out is not only the Hughes brothers' forceful story, (written with their friend, Tyger Williams) and direction, but the naturalness of then-newcomer leads Turner as Caine, Larenz Tate as O-Dog, and Jada Pinkett as Ronnie. They are so credible--occasionally frighteningly so--that the repressive universe of violent ghetto life is captured effectively. Life as portrayed here--and no doubt accurately so--is both figuratively and literally narrow. As a very young boy, Caine witnesses his dad murdered over something inconsequential, and his mom OD. His is a world where respect comes from intimidation, power from violence. Despite his understanding of right and wrong (values passed on by a good friend, his kind grandparents, a caring teacher), his life and its entrapments are too much to overcome. --N.F. Mendoza
Customer Reviews:
5 star movie........2007-07-21
Menace II Society is a very good movie, that has it all. I would say that it's one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.
100% average.......2007-07-12
I went into this movie expecting a little Dead Presidents-type drama and charactor development. What I got instead was a very ho-hum account of thug life. I don't know how this director managed to make drive by shootings boring, but he did it somehow. I just never felt any attachment to any of the actors to the point where I didn't give a hoot if they lived or died. The main charactor is sympathetic in one scene, then a total maniac in the next. There is never a common theme throughout the entire film, and every charactor has split personalities. The dialogue is pretty lame and the basic plot of the movie is revenge. This one is getting that one and that one's getting this one back. Just kind of juvenile and boring. I'll watch Dead Presidents again just to get this bad taste out of my mouth. If you're interested in a great thug movie with plot, dialogue, and development that's your answer to this mediocre attempt.
even if you don't like it, wait until the last scene..........2007-05-08
...it'll be worth it. i won't go into details, but that chilling image that the hughes brothers crafted was probably one of the best pieces of cinema i've ever seeen. even after seeing a number of times, it still gets me. having said all that though, do check out the movie for its performances, particularly larenz tate's, belivability, and overall message.
A Hood Classic for sure................................2007-04-19
The shock and horror of urban violence pierces through screen on this movie.
Unauthorized bigraphy is what it felt like.......2007-04-04
This is by far one of my favorite movies. I do not however own the DVD version of the film.
Actually I am lucky to own the VHS version. You see one night while I was sleeping an ex-girlfriend decided to assault me with my VHS copy of the film Seven staring Brad Pitt and a human head.
I awoke to the tape bouncing off my noggin...when I realized what was going on it was too late for SEVEN, the tape had been pulled from the plastic rectangle and all I could do was jump to my feet to see what was happening outside my bedroom. What I stumbled upon was pure horror!
The soon to be ex had my copy (my most prized movie possession) of Menace to Society in her clutches and was about to begin dismantling the movie I had come to love. I bolted forward and grabbed the tape from her and escorted her away from the property.
Now most of you may not see this review as a review of the movie, but having a crazy woman try to break your most prized possessions and twarting her efforts on Round 2 (since she won Round 1 with Seven...a film I didn't particularly care for, but stole fair and square from a buddy we call Lunch Box) is a victory for me.
I mean I liked the movie so much I chose it over a woman. And it was the grainy VHS version that needed to be replaced and was outdated anyway.
![Menace II Society [Region 2]](http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/21CM8PJ4VWL.jpg)
Average customer rating:
- 5 star movie.
- 100% average
- even if you don't like it, wait until the last scene...
- A Hood Classic for sure.........................
- Unauthorized bigraphy is what it felt like
|
Menace II Society [Region 2]
Starring:
Tyrin Turner ,
Larenz Tate ,
June Kyoto Lu ,
Toshi Toda , and
Samuel L. Jackson
Director:
Allen Hughes , and
Albert Hughes
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
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Alexander, Khandi
| ( A )
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ASIN: B00004WZ9P |
Amazon.com essential video
Tyrin Turner may not have broken out into stardom as was initially expected, but his work in Menace II Society is one of the more powerful cinematic debuts. The film, from the brother writer-director team of Allen and Albert Hughes, chronicles life in the Los Angeles 'hood. Similar territory was covered in the equally commanding Boyz N the Hood, but what makes this cautionary tale stand out is not only the Hughes brothers' forceful story, (written with their friend, Tyger Williams) and direction, but the naturalness of then-newcomer leads Turner as Caine, Larenz Tate as O-Dog, and Jada Pinkett as Ronnie. They are so credible--occasionally frighteningly so--that the repressive universe of violent ghetto life is captured effectively. Life as portrayed here--and no doubt accurately so--is both figuratively and literally narrow. As a very young boy, Caine witnesses his dad murdered over something inconsequential, and his mom OD. His is a world where respect comes from intimidation, power from violence. Despite his understanding of right and wrong (values passed on by a good friend, his kind grandparents, a caring teacher), his life and its entrapments are too much to overcome. --N.F. Mendoza
Customer Reviews:
5 star movie........2007-07-21
Menace II Society is a very good movie, that has it all. I would say that it's one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.
100% average.......2007-07-12
I went into this movie expecting a little Dead Presidents-type drama and charactor development. What I got instead was a very ho-hum account of thug life. I don't know how this director managed to make drive by shootings boring, but he did it somehow. I just never felt any attachment to any of the actors to the point where I didn't give a hoot if they lived or died. The main charactor is sympathetic in one scene, then a total maniac in the next. There is never a common theme throughout the entire film, and every charactor has split personalities. The dialogue is pretty lame and the basic plot of the movie is revenge. This one is getting that one and that one's getting this one back. Just kind of juvenile and boring. I'll watch Dead Presidents again just to get this bad taste out of my mouth. If you're interested in a great thug movie with plot, dialogue, and development that's your answer to this mediocre attempt.
even if you don't like it, wait until the last scene..........2007-05-08
...it'll be worth it. i won't go into details, but that chilling image that the hughes brothers crafted was probably one of the best pieces of cinema i've ever seeen. even after seeing a number of times, it still gets me. having said all that though, do check out the movie for its performances, particularly larenz tate's, belivability, and overall message.
A Hood Classic for sure................................2007-04-19
The shock and horror of urban violence pierces through screen on this movie.
Unauthorized bigraphy is what it felt like.......2007-04-04
This is by far one of my favorite movies. I do not however own the DVD version of the film.
Actually I am lucky to own the VHS version. You see one night while I was sleeping an ex-girlfriend decided to assault me with my VHS copy of the film Seven staring Brad Pitt and a human head.
I awoke to the tape bouncing off my noggin...when I realized what was going on it was too late for SEVEN, the tape had been pulled from the plastic rectangle and all I could do was jump to my feet to see what was happening outside my bedroom. What I stumbled upon was pure horror!
The soon to be ex had my copy (my most prized movie possession) of Menace to Society in her clutches and was about to begin dismantling the movie I had come to love. I bolted forward and grabbed the tape from her and escorted her away from the property.
Now most of you may not see this review as a review of the movie, but having a crazy woman try to break your most prized possessions and twarting her efforts on Round 2 (since she won Round 1 with Seven...a film I didn't particularly care for, but stole fair and square from a buddy we call Lunch Box) is a victory for me.
I mean I liked the movie so much I chose it over a woman. And it was the grainy VHS version that needed to be replaced and was outdated anyway.
![Menace II Society [Region 2]](http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/21SC1NE1GVL.jpg)
Average customer rating:
- 5 star movie.
- 100% average
- even if you don't like it, wait until the last scene...
- A Hood Classic for sure.........................
- Unauthorized bigraphy is what it felt like
|
Menace II Society [Region 2]
Starring:
Tyrin Turner ,
Larenz Tate ,
June Kyoto Lu ,
Toshi Toda , and
Samuel L. Jackson
Director:
Albert Hughes , and
Allen Hughes
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
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Juice
-
Boyz 'N the Hood
-
Dead Presidents
-
Above the Rim
-
Set It Off
ASIN: B00005LJBR |
Amazon.com essential video
Tyrin Turner may not have broken out into stardom as was initially expected, but his work in Menace II Society is one of the more powerful cinematic debuts. The film, from the brother writer-director team of Allen and Albert Hughes, chronicles life in the Los Angeles 'hood. Similar territory was covered in the equally commanding Boyz N the Hood, but what makes this cautionary tale stand out is not only the Hughes brothers' forceful story, (written with their friend, Tyger Williams) and direction, but the naturalness of then-newcomer leads Turner as Caine, Larenz Tate as O-Dog, and Jada Pinkett as Ronnie. They are so credible--occasionally frighteningly so--that the repressive universe of violent ghetto life is captured effectively. Life as portrayed here--and no doubt accurately so--is both figuratively and literally narrow. As a very young boy, Caine witnesses his dad murdered over something inconsequential, and his mom OD. His is a world where respect comes from intimidation, power from violence. Despite his understanding of right and wrong (values passed on by a good friend, his kind grandparents, a caring teacher), his life and its entrapments are too much to overcome. --N.F. Mendoza
Customer Reviews:
5 star movie........2007-07-21
Menace II Society is a very good movie, that has it all. I would say that it's one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.
100% average.......2007-07-12
I went into this movie expecting a little Dead Presidents-type drama and charactor development. What I got instead was a very ho-hum account of thug life. I don't know how this director managed to make drive by shootings boring, but he did it somehow. I just never felt any attachment to any of the actors to the point where I didn't give a hoot if they lived or died. The main charactor is sympathetic in one scene, then a total maniac in the next. There is never a common theme throughout the entire film, and every charactor has split personalities. The dialogue is pretty lame and the basic plot of the movie is revenge. This one is getting that one and that one's getting this one back. Just kind of juvenile and boring. I'll watch Dead Presidents again just to get this bad taste out of my mouth. If you're interested in a great thug movie with plot, dialogue, and development that's your answer to this mediocre attempt.
even if you don't like it, wait until the last scene..........2007-05-08
...it'll be worth it. i won't go into details, but that chilling image that the hughes brothers crafted was probably one of the best pieces of cinema i've ever seeen. even after seeing a number of times, it still gets me. having said all that though, do check out the movie for its performances, particularly larenz tate's, belivability, and overall message.
A Hood Classic for sure................................2007-04-19
The shock and horror of urban violence pierces through screen on this movie.
Unauthorized bigraphy is what it felt like.......2007-04-04
This is by far one of my favorite movies. I do not however own the DVD version of the film.
Actually I am lucky to own the VHS version. You see one night while I was sleeping an ex-girlfriend decided to assault me with my VHS copy of the film Seven staring Brad Pitt and a human head.
I awoke to the tape bouncing off my noggin...when I realized what was going on it was too late for SEVEN, the tape had been pulled from the plastic rectangle and all I could do was jump to my feet to see what was happening outside my bedroom. What I stumbled upon was pure horror!
The soon to be ex had my copy (my most prized movie possession) of Menace to Society in her clutches and was about to begin dismantling the movie I had come to love. I bolted forward and grabbed the tape from her and escorted her away from the property.
Now most of you may not see this review as a review of the movie, but having a crazy woman try to break your most prized possessions and twarting her efforts on Round 2 (since she won Round 1 with Seven...a film I didn't particularly care for, but stole fair and square from a buddy we call Lunch Box) is a victory for me.
I mean I liked the movie so much I chose it over a woman. And it was the grainy VHS version that needed to be replaced and was outdated anyway.
![Menace II Society [Region 2]](http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/21N65W98G1L.jpg)
Average customer rating:
- 5 star movie.
- 100% average
- even if you don't like it, wait until the last scene...
- A Hood Classic for sure.........................
- Unauthorized bigraphy is what it felt like
|
Menace II Society [Region 2]
Starring:
Tyrin Turner ,
Larenz Tate ,
June Kyoto Lu ,
Toshi Toda , and
Samuel L. Jackson
Director:
Allen Hughes , and
Albert Hughes
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
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Jackson, Samuel L
| ( J )
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Pinkett, Jada
| ( P )
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| Video
Plummer, Glenn
| ( P )
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| DVD
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Tate, Larenz
| ( T )
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Hughes, Allen
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| Titles
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Similar Items:
-
Juice
-
Boyz 'N the Hood
-
Dead Presidents
-
Above the Rim
-
Set It Off
ASIN: B00023JHMW |
Amazon.com essential video
Tyrin Turner may not have broken out into stardom as was initially expected, but his work in Menace II Society is one of the more powerful cinematic debuts. The film, from the brother writer-director team of Allen and Albert Hughes, chronicles life in the Los Angeles 'hood. Similar territory was covered in the equally commanding Boyz N the Hood, but what makes this cautionary tale stand out is not only the Hughes brothers' forceful story, (written with their friend, Tyger Williams) and direction, but the naturalness of then-newcomer leads Turner as Caine, Larenz Tate as O-Dog, and Jada Pinkett as Ronnie. They are so credible--occasionally frighteningly so--that the repressive universe of violent ghetto life is captured effectively. Life as portrayed here--and no doubt accurately so--is both figuratively and literally narrow. As a very young boy, Caine witnesses his dad murdered over something inconsequential, and his mom OD. His is a world where respect comes from intimidation, power from violence. Despite his understanding of right and wrong (values passed on by a good friend, his kind grandparents, a caring teacher), his life and its entrapments are too much to overcome. --N.F. Mendoza
Customer Reviews:
5 star movie........2007-07-21
Menace II Society is a very good movie, that has it all. I would say that it's one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.
100% average.......2007-07-12
I went into this movie expecting a little Dead Presidents-type drama and charactor development. What I got instead was a very ho-hum account of thug life. I don't know how this director managed to make drive by shootings boring, but he did it somehow. I just never felt any attachment to any of the actors to the point where I didn't give a hoot if they lived or died. The main charactor is sympathetic in one scene, then a total maniac in the next. There is never a common theme throughout the entire film, and every charactor has split personalities. The dialogue is pretty lame and the basic plot of the movie is revenge. This one is getting that one and that one's getting this one back. Just kind of juvenile and boring. I'll watch Dead Presidents again just to get this bad taste out of my mouth. If you're interested in a great thug movie with plot, dialogue, and development that's your answer to this mediocre attempt.
even if you don't like it, wait until the last scene..........2007-05-08
...it'll be worth it. i won't go into details, but that chilling image that the hughes brothers crafted was probably one of the best pieces of cinema i've ever seeen. even after seeing a number of times, it still gets me. having said all that though, do check out the movie for its performances, particularly larenz tate's, belivability, and overall message.
A Hood Classic for sure................................2007-04-19
The shock and horror of urban violence pierces through screen on this movie.
Unauthorized bigraphy is what it felt like.......2007-04-04
This is by far one of my favorite movies. I do not however own the DVD version of the film.
Actually I am lucky to own the VHS version. You see one night while I was sleeping an ex-girlfriend decided to assault me with my VHS copy of the film Seven staring Brad Pitt and a human head.
I awoke to the tape bouncing off my noggin...when I realized what was going on it was too late for SEVEN, the tape had been pulled from the plastic rectangle and all I could do was jump to my feet to see what was happening outside my bedroom. What I stumbled upon was pure horror!
The soon to be ex had my copy (my most prized movie possession) of Menace to Society in her clutches and was about to begin dismantling the movie I had come to love. I bolted forward and grabbed the tape from her and escorted her away from the property.
Now most of you may not see this review as a review of the movie, but having a crazy woman try to break your most prized possessions and twarting her efforts on Round 2 (since she won Round 1 with Seven...a film I didn't particularly care for, but stole fair and square from a buddy we call Lunch Box) is a victory for me.
I mean I liked the movie so much I chose it over a woman. And it was the grainy VHS version that needed to be replaced and was outdated anyway.
![Menace II Society [Region 2]](http://www.germanelectronics88.com/noimage.gif)
Average customer rating:
- 5 star movie.
- 100% average
- even if you don't like it, wait until the last scene...
- A Hood Classic for sure.........................
- Unauthorized bigraphy is what it felt like
|
Menace II Society [Region 2]
Starring:
Tyrin Turner ,
Larenz Tate ,
June Kyoto Lu ,
Toshi Toda , and
Samuel L. Jackson
Director:
Allen Hughes , and
Albert Hughes
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
Thrillers
| Mystery & Suspense
| Genres
| DVD
| Video
Alexander, Khandi
| ( A )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Hammond, Brandon
| ( H )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Jackson, Samuel L
| ( J )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Pinkett, Jada
| ( P )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Plummer, Glenn
| ( P )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Tate, Larenz
| ( T )
| Actors & Actresses
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Turner, Tyrin
| ( T )
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| Stores
| DVD
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Hughes, Albert
| ( H )
| Directors
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
Hughes, Allen
| ( H )
| Directors
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
( M )
| Titles
| Features
| DVD
| Video
Similar Items:
-
Juice
-
Boyz 'N the Hood
-
Dead Presidents
-
Above the Rim
-
Set It Off
ASIN: B00004D37C |
Amazon.com essential video
Tyrin Turner may not have broken out into stardom as was initially expected, but his work in Menace II Society is one of the more powerful cinematic debuts. The film, from the brother writer-director team of Allen and Albert Hughes, chronicles life in the Los Angeles 'hood. Similar territory was covered in the equally commanding Boyz N the Hood, but what makes this cautionary tale stand out is not only the Hughes brothers' forceful story, (written with their friend, Tyger Williams) and direction, but the naturalness of then-newcomer leads Turner as Caine, Larenz Tate as O-Dog, and Jada Pinkett as Ronnie. They are so credible--occasionally frighteningly so--that the repressive universe of violent ghetto life is captured effectively. Life as portrayed here--and no doubt accurately so--is both figuratively and literally narrow. As a very young boy, Caine witnesses his dad murdered over something inconsequential, and his mom OD. His is a world where respect comes from intimidation, power from violence. Despite his understanding of right and wrong (values passed on by a good friend, his kind grandparents, a caring teacher), his life and its entrapments are too much to overcome. --N.F. Mendoza
Customer Reviews:
5 star movie........2007-07-21
Menace II Society is a very good movie, that has it all. I would say that it's one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.
100% average.......2007-07-12
I went into this movie expecting a little Dead Presidents-type drama and charactor development. What I got instead was a very ho-hum account of thug life. I don't know how this director managed to make drive by shootings boring, but he did it somehow. I just never felt any attachment to any of the actors to the point where I didn't give a hoot if they lived or died. The main charactor is sympathetic in one scene, then a total maniac in the next. There is never a common theme throughout the entire film, and every charactor has split personalities. The dialogue is pretty lame and the basic plot of the movie is revenge. This one is getting that one and that one's getting this one back. Just kind of juvenile and boring. I'll watch Dead Presidents again just to get this bad taste out of my mouth. If you're interested in a great thug movie with plot, dialogue, and development that's your answer to this mediocre attempt.
even if you don't like it, wait until the last scene..........2007-05-08
...it'll be worth it. i won't go into details, but that chilling image that the hughes brothers crafted was probably one of the best pieces of cinema i've ever seeen. even after seeing a number of times, it still gets me. having said all that though, do check out the movie for its performances, particularly larenz tate's, belivability, and overall message.
A Hood Classic for sure................................2007-04-19
The shock and horror of urban violence pierces through screen on this movie.
Unauthorized bigraphy is what it felt like.......2007-04-04
This is by far one of my favorite movies. I do not however own the DVD version of the film.
Actually I am lucky to own the VHS version. You see one night while I was sleeping an ex-girlfriend decided to assault me with my VHS copy of the film Seven staring Brad Pitt and a human head.
I awoke to the tape bouncing off my noggin...when I realized what was going on it was too late for SEVEN, the tape had been pulled from the plastic rectangle and all I could do was jump to my feet to see what was happening outside my bedroom. What I stumbled upon was pure horror!
The soon to be ex had my copy (my most prized movie possession) of Menace to Society in her clutches and was about to begin dismantling the movie I had come to love. I bolted forward and grabbed the tape from her and escorted her away from the property.
Now most of you may not see this review as a review of the movie, but having a crazy woman try to break your most prized possessions and twarting her efforts on Round 2 (since she won Round 1 with Seven...a film I didn't particularly care for, but stole fair and square from a buddy we call Lunch Box) is a victory for me.
I mean I liked the movie so much I chose it over a woman. And it was the grainy VHS version that needed to be replaced and was outdated anyway.
Average customer rating:
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Above the Rim & Menace II Society (2pc) (2pk)
Starring:
Duane Martin ,
Leon ,
Tupac Shakur ,
David Bailey (III) , and
Tonya Pinkins
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Jeff Pollack ,
Albert Hughes , and
Allen Hughes
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
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Mac, Bernie
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Martin, Duane
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Wayans, Marlon
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Hughes, Allen
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ASIN: B0007VY418
Release Date: 2005-05-10 |
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This rousing basketball drama centers around Tommy "Shep" Sheppard (Leon), a former high school basketball star now haunted by the accidental death of his best friend, and Kyle Watson (Duane Martin), an arrogant high school player in danger of slipping into crime. Though Shep avoids commitment in his life as a security guard, his attraction to Kyle's mother (Tonya Pinkins) draws him out of his protective shell--but Kyle is more interested in mentorship from Shep's gangster brother Birdie (Tupac Shakur). Above the Rim is melodramatic but played with grit and energy by a solid cast, particularly Shakur. Writer-director Jeff Pollack keeps the story moving and gives the characters enough spin to rescue them from being clichés; the result is engaging despite its formulas. Also featuring Bernie Mac and Marlon Wayans. --Bret Fetzer
Tyrin Turner may not have broken out into stardom as was initially expected, but his work in Menace II Society is one of the more powerful cinematic debuts. The film, from the brother writer-director team of Allen and Albert Hughes, chronicles life in the Los Angeles 'hood. Similar territory was covered in the equally commanding Boyz N the Hood, but what makes this cautionary tale stand out is not only the Hughes brothers' forceful story, (written with their friend, Tyger Williams) and direction, but the naturalness of then-newcomer leads Turner as Caine, Larenz Tate as O-Dog, and Jada Pinkett as Ronnie. They are so credible--occasionally frighteningly so--that the repressive universe of violent ghetto life is captured effectively. Life as portrayed here--and no doubt accurately so--is both figuratively and literally narrow. As a very young boy, Caine witnesses his dad murdered over something inconsequential, and his mom OD. His is a world where respect comes from intimidation, power from violence. Despite his understanding of right and wrong (values passed on by a good friend, his kind grandparents, a caring teacher), his life and its entrapments are too much to overcome. --N.F. Mendoza
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Old School.......2005-09-16
I bought these movies because they were some of my personal favorites when I was younger. I Love Larenz Tate. And Above the Rim was a bonus. But both movies are good.
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Menace II Society / John Q
Starring:
Tyrin Turner ,
Larenz Tate ,
June Kyoto Lu ,
Toshi Toda , and
Samuel L. Jackson
Director:
Albert Hughes ,
Allen Hughes , and
Nick Cassavetes
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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Alexander, Khandi
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Hammond, Brandon
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Jackson, Samuel L
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Plummer, Glenn
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Tate, Larenz
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Turner, Tyrin
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ASIN: B0001WTWT2
Release Date: 2004-05-04 |
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