Review of Menace II Society (1993) by Gareth M — 18 Apr 2008
I have to admit watching the excellent Menace 2 Society that I kind of feel like a loser. The Hughes Brothers were 20 when they made this powerful directorial debut. (What the hell happened to them?).
I just want to say right now though please don't call this a "hood" classic. It's a term that came from rich suburbanites who use the term to belittle the work of talented black filmmakers. Plan and simple Menace 2 Society is a great film with strong performances from Jada Pickett Smith, Larenz Tate and Tyrin Turner. The powerful and forceful but never preachy story of the dangers of the gangster lifestyle is one that you won't forget anytime soon.
This review of Menace II Society (1993) was written by Gareth M on 18 Apr 2008.
Menace II Society has generally received very positive reviews.
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