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Boyz N The Hood | Year: 1991 Classification: selected Directed: - John Singleton Actors/Actresses: - Angela Bassett - Laurence Fishburne - Cuba Gooding Jr - Nia Long Boyz 'N the Hood Boyz'N the hood is a very memorable movie, remember watching it when it first came out, recently I decided to add it to my DVD collection. Actors Cuban Gooding J.R. (Trey), Lawerence Fishburne (Furious), Ice Cube (Dough Boy), Nia Long, Morris Chestnut (Ricky) deliver a very moving and powerful movie. John Singleton gets directing credit for this amazing movie. As some have already said this is not a gangster movie, this is a movie about growing up poor in South Central LA, and the survival needed to make it, its also about the relation between a father and his son (Trey & Furious), and about two of Trey's friends who have no father, brothers Ricky and Doughboy- one the rising football star, the other the local hood. To there mother, one can do no wrong, and the other is always in the wrong. Movie has some really positive moments, one of my favourites is when Trey and his pops are riding in the car, and listening to Five Stairsteps "Ooh Child" a classic soul song. Another thing that makes characters stand out is watching them develop from boys to men. Tragedy strikes in the movie, and Trey goes to look for revenge, then stops himself coming to realization that thats not the choice he wants to make in life. "Boyz 'N the Hood" is a good movie, that will keep you captivated from start to finish. One of the Most Powerful Films Ever. Boyz N the Hood was and still is one of the most powerful movies I've ever seen. Shot entirely in South Central LA to present the movie as realistic as possible. The movie debuted in theater back in 1991 and had an immediate impact on almost everyone who viewed it. The story about 3 friends growing up in the hood in South Central LA. Each one with their own individual struggle and goals in life. Doughboy (Ice Cube) ,who is a drug dealer, has been in and out of trouble throughout his young life and seems to be happy with his surroundings. Doughboy's brother Ricky (Morris Chestnut) a teenage father with bright hopes and aspirations of becoming an NFL football player ; and Ricky's best friend Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.) who hopes and dreams of higher education and an escape from the dwelling of the hood. "The Hood" where saying the wrong thing or looking at someone the wrong way can end in death. Tre's father (Larry Fishburne) is a responsible, educated and strict father who makes sure his son stays on the right track in achieving his goals in life. Teaching him about responsibility and keeping your cool in adverse situations in order to make a thoughtful descision. Tre's resolve will be tested when tragedy strikes close to home and revenge and murder seem like the only solution. Fantastic direction by John Singleton and equally impressive acting by all characters are the reason Boyz N the Hood was such a huge success. It was nominated for two acedemy awards (Direction and Screenplay.) ... You have to see this one for yourself you won't be sorry. ? John Singleton's "Boyz N The Hood," released in 1991, was such a profound film that its impact is still felt today! This timeless drama was released in ONLY 829 theaters nationwide, and still generated nearly $60 million in box office receipts; the demand for this film was evident. "Boyz N The Hood" centers around the lives of three African American males, illustrating a realistic view of everyday life in the gang infested streets of South Central, L.A., where I was born and raised. One of the things that makes "Boyz N The Hood" stand out from other films is the message behind it, which is one that's so powerful it's guaranteed to touch you in one way or another. Singleton shows how important it is to have a FATHER present in the home; he also shows how easily a life can be taken in the hood, where random killings -- due to gang-violence -- are still occurring today. Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Nia Long, and Morris Chestnut do an outstanding job in their roles, but Ice Cube, who had no prior acting experience, steals the show in this powerful film. "Boyz N The Hood" received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay, and after seeing this film, you'll know why! Buy Boyz N The Hood at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Boyz N The Hood Search with the Priority Search Engine on Boyz N The Hood This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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