1991 Directed by John Singleton
Boyz n the Hood is the popular and successful film and social criticism from John Singleton about the conditions in South Central Los Angeles where teenagers are involved in gun fights and drug dealing on a daily basis.
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Sometimes there are films that are harder to relate to than others. Growing up in Scotland I was about as far removed from the war-zone of South Central's Crenshaw as you could get. I'd be lying if I said I understood the troubles and tensions that seemed inherent for residents there, and it's something I'll probably never understand.
John Singleton's film was a force of nature back in 1991. It was controversial not because of the violence or the way he depicted life in "The Hood", but because so many people saw it as the death of the American Dream for a whole generation of America's forgotten young. It was grim viewing for some. Violence everywhere, with little hope for…
I researched John Singleton's films prior to this one because I just had to know what other amazing things he directed/wrote that led him into making this wonderful film.
As it turns out, this was Singleton's directorial debut and not only that, but directing this led him into becoming the FIRST African American and youngest director to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director. Like how amazing is that?
Not only is the film a great cultural impact, but Singleton literally made history. And after watching this for the first time, it's obvious that he earned it.
Another thing I didn't know was that this was Cuba Gooding Jr's first leading role in a movie, along with Ice…
R.I.P. John Singleton. He may not have made a lot of great films, but Boyz n the Hood will live on forever as a widely hailed classic. Plus, I’ve got to thank Singleton for making 2 Fast 2 Furious, a ridiculously fun film that’s definitely one of the better films in the Fast and the Furious franchise.
Structurally so audacious - no plot to speak of, rather a collection of scenes centered around communication which nevertheless do link up in a remarkable set of backs and forths. That way, it both paints a portrait of a world, while also being able to sit outside of it and show the world for what it is - just another prison.
If you watch this film without a stupid foolish-looking knowing grin plastered on your face, there is something wrong with you. The match up of script, acting and direction here is sublime, creating an unbelievable sense of truth. John Singleton really hits this one out of the park.
This film also has one of Fishburne's very best roles.
You can just feel its palpable influence over urban music to come, from Coolio to The Roots. It's all here, all the truth and all the myth. This film captures a certain civil hood religion in a bottle. This film stumbles upon something sacred.
If you want to take a drive through 90s african-american cinema, make this your first stop.
Great movie with incredible performances. This film doesn't really have a narrative, but rather gives a glimpse into the awful conditions of hoods in the 1980s. Its depiction of the pressures that befall black men and women in these communities from the outside world and themselves is sickening in its accuracy, especially in its depiction of police, and unfortunately how true it rings through almost 30 years later.
Unlike what the title might suggest, the girlz n the hood are not forgotten, and their issues are addressed.
I will remember watching this on a beach during Cannes. Great cast, great sound... powerful ending. Rest in peace, John Singleton.
Finally got around to watching this classic. Relevant themes even today and strong performances from Cuba Gooding Jr, Cube and Nia Long. Powerful social commentary.
The humanity, brotherhood, struggles, and horrors of south central. John Singleton’s daughter attended the screening and gave us a wonderful prelude before the film. It reminded me of the terrible loss, but watching the movie also reminded me what a huge legacy and positive impact in the culture he’s leaving behind.
Rest in power John, I just hope we’re making you proud.
Officially the last screening at Cannes 2019, Cinema de la Plage. What a lovely way to end the festival.
RICKYYYYYYY
seen in Cannes (yay)
saw this wrapped up in a blanket on a beach because that's essential information here.
I'm really bad at watching films other people/watchlists tell me to watch because I like fighting authorities and watching Grey's Anatomy. But this was brilliant. It is honest and doesn't talk about its topic matter through metaphors but visuals and dialogue.
Also Cuba Gooding Jr. hasn't aged since 1991.
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