Boyz N the Hood

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William B Great movie with an awesome plot. Let's increase the peace Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/25 Full Review Max W Boyz n the Hood may feel a bit slow-paced in the first half, but thanks to the stellar performances led by Cuba Gooding Jr. and a talented cast, as well as a climactic final act that builds tension masterfully, the film ultimately lands a powerful punch, deeply reflecting the social realities of its time. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/03/25 Full Review Javier M Boyz n The Hood (1991) directed by John Singleton is one amazing film, one that I have always loved. Particularly more so in regards to its compelling look and the reality of South LA, something that many films don’t do when they touch on it, it’s usually just all peace and love but Boyz n the Hood embodies this perfectly. This shows how the youth grow up in a world filled with violence and hatred. In the film, we follow the lives of Tre, Ricky, and Doughboy, they each have their very own aspirations in life and are shaped by different circumstances but all bound by the same exact challenges. This really feels like a coming of age story, Singleton nails this very well. It is always surprising as to how young Singleton was when he directed this, it’s such an incredible fact that always has me very surprised. The performances are also another great thing I enjoyed about this, the highlight of the film to me was Cuba Gooding Jr. it was very remarkable and it might just be the greatest work of his career. This really was a landmark type of film, something that might have not been seen back then, Singleton changed the narrative and cast to what the true dark reality actually was, he did this so perfectly. Overall, Boyz n the Hood is worthy of so many rewatches, that’s just how great it is, Singleton excels here as so do Ice Cube and Cuba Gooding Jr, each putting career defining performances that will be remembered. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/21/24 Full Review Miriam F Boyz in the Hood (Dir. John Singleton) is a crime thriller centered around a young man named Tre Styles who moves into South Central to be with his father while his mother completes her masters degree. Although his father makes various efforts to keep Tre out of the many dangers in South Central, Tre is constantly tested by his surroundings. This is an emotional story especially for people who are residents or grew up in the South Central area and are familiar with the community (such as myself). The characters and their relationships feel very raw and real to the point that I thought this was based on a true story. You have two young brothers that even though they lived under the same roof, had drastically different lives, but nonetheless faced the same ending. A young man trying to stay out of violence in a place where it seems that violence is everywhere. Tre’s emotional breakdown when he states that he’s tired and sick of it (the violence) and him becoming angry at constantly living in fear is a very impactful scene. Another powerful moment is when Jason Styles tells Tre and his friend how society is setting them up for failure and how they have to think about the future instead of giving into societal pressures. Even the ending of the film holds a powerful message. When Doughboy mentions the news never covering the death of his brother but instead talking about issues with foreign countries it suggests that a country is too busy battling with outside issues to solve the ones within its own communities. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Rebecca O I loved this film, it is so raw and emotional. John Singleton makes sure that the audience feels exactly how the characters feel. The ending completely devastated me. We explore the themes of peace and violence following the central conflict of the film, whether to break free from the systemic violence and hopelessness of the environment or to fall victim to it. Some people feel like there is no way out of it and they are constantly being ignored. Doughboy says, “They either don’t know, don’t show, or don’t care what’s going on in the ‘hood.” You can feel his pain and how he feels forgotten, but his strength is that he cares so deeply for the people around him. This film sheds light on other communities that people may have only heard stereotypes about let alone knowing on a deeper, emotional level. The message that it shares is so relevant to this day than ever before. The final captions of the film say, “Increase the Peace” and I feel like it is a strong message to leave us with. It leaves the audience reflecting on the realities of systemic inequality and the resilience needed to overcome it. This film is great and there’s definitely a reason why its still being screened and taught about in film classes. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/07/24 Full Review Viviana A I thought Boyz n the Hood was a really powerful and emotional film that really stuck with me. The story is so well done as it follows Tre, Doughboy, and Ricky while they try to figure out their lives and deal with the realities of growing up in South Central LA. The way the story builds, from quiet moments to some really intense and heartbreaking ones, kept me hooked the whole time. John Singleton makes everything feel real and meaningful, and I loved how the film balanced personal stories with bigger social issues. The characters really stood out to me. Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.) feels like someone you can really root for as he’s trying to stay on the right track even though everything around him makes that so hard. Laurence Fishburne was amazing, he’s the kind of dad who’s tough and caring at the same time which made his scenes with Cuba feel so real, and Ice Cube performance was also so well done. I think you can feel his anger and pain, but also how much he cares about the people around him. I also want to mention the cinematography. I like how they were able to show the struggles and their community through the shots and scenes. It adds so much to the story. Boyz n the Hood was a raw, emotional, and honest film and It’s the kind of movie that makes people think about its messages and characters after it ends. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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