Boyz N the Hood (2-Disc Anniversary Edition) (US Version) DVD Region 1
John Lane (Actor)
| Lacey Chabert (Actor)
| Charles Scott (Actor)
| Morris Chestnut (Actor)
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John Singleton emerged from USC film school with his passionate script already written, and at age 23 he made the film that spawned a score of ghetto dramas. From the opening shot--a sign reading "Stop"--to the final message of "Increase the Peace," Singleton's desire to galvanize his audience is clear. The violence destroying South Central Los Angeles is seen through the eyes of Tre Styles (Cuba Gooding Jr.), whose intelligence and common sense would be wasted in the 'hood if not for his father, Furious (Laurence Fishburne), who imparts discipline and responsibility to his son. Tre's friends aren't so lucky, though, especially Doughboy (Ice Cube), who has been in and out of institutions since childhood and now sits on his porch with a forty in his hand and a pistol in his waistband. Singleton is ambitious enough to tackle a host of problems, from African American business practices to the bias of the SAT test, but the real power of the film lies in the performances of its principals. Cuba Gooding, in his first role, doesn't let Tre come off like a goody two-shoes, while Ice Cube gives a tragic nobility to a young man who knows he's doomed.
"...Impressive....Powerfully affecting..."
- Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 08/08/1991
"...[A] terrifically confident first feature....[Fishburne endows] enormous dignity and grace..."
- Janet, Maslin (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 07/12/1991
"...BOYZ N THE HOOD juggles a half-dozen characters with remarkable ease, never losing sight of their destination....Singleton has made the punchiest feature debut in recent memory..."
- Mike, Clark (USA Today Critic), USA Today, 07/12/1991
"...The movie has value. It corners moviegoers, almost at cinematic knife point, and tells them what they need and don't want to know..." - Mary, Corliss (Film Comment Critic), Film Comment, 09/01/1991
"...Strong and striking....Singleton and his actors slowly involve us in an almost sensual melange of moods, images and situations that take us inside the ghetto in a way mainstream films almost never do....A debut to remember..."
- Kenneth, Turan (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 07/12/1991
"[I]t's ultimately a tender tragedy about the powerful influence, good and bad, of family and friends."
- Premiere Staff (Premiere Staff), Premiere, 12/01/2003
"It's characterised by Singleton's unflinching storytelling, plus a career-best performance from Cuba Gooding Jr...."
- Wendy, Ide (Film Critic), Uncut, 08/01/2004
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Director: John Singleton
DVD Features:
2-Disc Set
Region 1
Keep Case
Disc 1:
Full Frame - 1.33
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary: John Singleton - Director
Disc 2:
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurette: FRIENDLY FIRE: THE MAKING OF AN URBAN LEGEND
Music Video:
1. Compton's Most Wanted: "Growing Up In the Hood"
2. Tevin Campbell: "Just Ask Me To"
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Bios
2-Disc Set
Region 1
Keep Case
Disc 1:
Full Frame - 1.33
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary: John Singleton - Director
Disc 2:
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurette: FRIENDLY FIRE: THE MAKING OF AN URBAN LEGEND
Music Video:
1. Compton's Most Wanted: "Growing Up In the Hood"
2. Tevin Campbell: "Just Ask Me To"
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Bios
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