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Menace II Society
| Actor(s): Tyrin Turner, Jada Pinkett Smith, Vonte Sweet, Larenz Tate Director(s): Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes 21 |
Movie Details
| MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Graphic Violence, Adult Situations, Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children, Profanity, Substance Abuse Movie Release: 1993 DVD Release: 10/22/1997 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV,Pan and Scan Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 44 mins Studio: New Line Home Video Total Copies: 4 Genres: Drama, Crime, Gangster Film, Urban Drama See Also: Menace II Society [Director's Cut] [Blu-ray], Menace II Society [Director's Cut] |
DVD Synopsis
This debut offering from twin brothers Albert and Allen Hughes was one of the most critically-acclaimed urban crime films to appear in the wake of John Singleton's influential Boyz N the Hood. Set in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, the film is narrated by 18-year-old Caine (Tyrin Turner), a drug dealer and car thief who lives with his religious grandparents. After graduating from high school, Caine shows no ambition beyond hanging out with his friends, so his grandparents kick him out. Among his other troubles are his best friend O-Dog (Larenz Tate), a vicious thug hunted by the police, and the friends and family of the girl Caine got pregnant and then turned his back on. Perhaps the lone positive influence in his sphere is Ronnie (Jada Pinkett), a single parent struggling to raise her young son without the boy falling prey to the 'hood mentality. When their friendship becomes a love affair, Ronnie tries desperately to convince Caine to move with her to Atlanta; soon afterward, he is shot and nearly dies. After recovering, he accepts Ronnie's offer, but tragedy strikes as they pack their van in preparation to leave. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
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Editorial Review of DVD
The Hughes brothers nightmarish urban tale of one teen's desperate attempt to escape the brutal projects of Watts, CA, arrives on DVD in this New Line Home Video release. Viewable in either the original 1.85:1 widescreen theatrical aspect ratio or standard 1.33:1 full-screen pan-and-scan, and featuring an English Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack in addition to an alternate French Dolby Digital Stereo track, this release also features optional English, Spanish, and French subtitles. Extra features include star highlights, cast and crew bios, theatrical trailers, and a Hughes brothers interview. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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