Review of Boyz n the Hood (1991) by Jamal G — 15 May 2010

Great emotinal heart-gripping movie about three boys in the hood. The acting and dialouge are over-the-top.

This review of Boyz n the Hood (1991) was written by Jamal G on 15 May 2010.

Boyz n the Hood has generally received very positive reviews.

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