Waist Deep

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Waist Deep

R

Released Jun 23, 2006

1h 37m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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O2 (Tyrese Gibson) is an ex-con who is trying to go straight for the sake of his son, Junior. After a carjacking puts Junior in the hands of a vicious criminal leader, O2 turns to street-smart hustler Coco (Meagan Good) for help. Heat between the pair rises as they go around the law to save Junior and outwit the hoodlums at their back.

Critics Consensus

A well-meaning B-movie that suffers from a cliche-ridden script and poorly drawn characters that fail to inspire much sympathy.

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Matthew Leyland

BBC.com

The worst is saved for last: just when you think the movie has shown the courage of its 'gritty' convictions, it hits you with schmaltz that would shame a Hallmark card.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 11, 2006

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David Jenkins

Time Out

From its non-committal title downwards -- we're a bit worse than ankle deep, but not quite neck deep -- the film includes a final shot that is almost surreal in its implausibility. Waist Deep? More like Deep Waste.

Nov 2, 2006

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Steve Davis

Austin Chronicle

The efforts of Waist Deep to make some meaningful social commentary about street gangs and the vicious circle in which African-American men often find themselves seem like an afterthought, rather than anything remotely sincere.

Rated: 1.5/5

Jul 8, 2006

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Jim Lane

Sacramento News & Review

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Andrew Wright

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

Would most likely have made for a decent late-night Cinemax staple, but its stabs at higher significance only bring on the giggles.

Oct 21, 2007

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Kam Williams

Awareness Magazine

A waste of time!

Rated: 0/4

Apr 9, 2007

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William B

I love this movie because it shows just how far people would be willing to go for their kids

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/12/25

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Jelisije J

A movie that started off hot and left me with a predictable stereotypical ending that ruined the overall experience for me.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/06/23

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Tommy B

I'm glad I only pay attention to Audience scores on "Rotten Tomatoes" before watching this movie. "Waist Deep" easily leans more toward a mid-70s score than a 28% average given by the critics. I guarantee you that if the ending had been "the opposite" for the main characters, the critics would have given it 80%.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

Muito bom, gostei enormemente, cheio de situações inverossímeis que beneficiam o ar heroico injustiçado ao protagonista, briga de gangues dos marginalizados que submetem os mais pobres a mesma miséria e subjugamentos que os brancos, protagonista dos crimes de colarinho branco e desvios de verbas publicas, um excelente filme, significativo, diverte e reafirma a importância da presença familiar e da honestidade, cheia de emoções, tiros, ações, apaixonante…

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Contrary to most of the "Reviews" ; I LOVED this movie . With most movies; IF I fall asleep .. it isn't that good of a movie ... I stayed fully awake all thru this movie , even in my recliner .... The action was awesome ... Loved it ! A little bit of "Romance" was OK ... The showing of true "Friendship" was fantastic ... and; I also enjoyed the ending .. Very well done ! I probably will watch this again ...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

I think this move needs to be changed into something kid-friendly like Space Jam.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Synopsis

O2 (Tyrese Gibson) is an ex-con who is trying to go straight for the sake of his son, Junior. After a carjacking puts Junior in the hands of a vicious criminal leader, O2 turns to street-smart hustler Coco (Meagan Good) for help. Heat between the pair rises as they go around the law to save Junior and outwit the hoodlums at their back.

Director: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Producer: Ted Field, Preston L. Holmes, Joe Rosenberg
Screenwriter: Vondie Curtis-Hall
Distributor: Focus Features, Rogue Arts
Production Co: Focus Features, Radar Pictures
Rating: R (Strong Violence|Pervasive Language)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 23, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $21.3M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)