Review of New Jack City (1991) by James G — 24 Jan 2008

A classic which spawned an entire generation of gangsta films.

This review of New Jack City (1991) was written by James G on 24 Jan 2008.

New Jack City has generally received positive reviews.

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By Anthony M (1,059) on 11 Sep 2012

This is one of those rare movies that you just wish was about a hour longer, great film but it's too short. I give New Jack City a 8.5/10…

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New Jack is one of the best action-packed films that stands out to be a masterpiece. All actors did an outstanding job…

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By Darrell T (65) on 16 Apr 2013

Directed by Mario Van Peebles (Posse (1993) and Panther (1995)), this film grew out of a rejected draft screenwriter Thomas Lee Wright did…

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New Jack is one of the best action-packed films that stands out to be a masterpiece. All actors did an outstanding job…

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By Eve C (211) on 12 Feb 2012

Highly underrated nearly 20 years later. This was Ice-T's first major film role and I believe this catapulted him into more acting roles…

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By Theresa J (157) on 12 Oct 2012

I always thought that this film is all about the music what with NWA and Public Enemy being represented, having seen it again recently, I think…

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By Seth Y (151) on 26 Jan 2014

For his film debut, director Mario Van Peebles did an outstanding job…

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By Cryssy R (1) on 10 Jul 2014

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