Review of New Jack City (1991) by Devin G — 22 May 2011

Highly underrated gangster flick with great acting all around.

This review of New Jack City (1991) was written by Devin G on 22 May 2011.

New Jack City has generally received positive reviews.

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By Lester F (81) on 21 Nov 2012

Overall a decent movie. It has pacing issues and lack of development, but it interesting and the acting is good for what it is…

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By Tracy F (421) on 16 Mar 2014

Such a Na's a$$ movie. Forget how much I love it…

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By Chris C (2,693) on 10 Sep 2016

The movie that made Wesley Snipes' and Ice-T's careers.Gritty,harsh and violent....a must see…

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By Solo Y (1) on 06 Aug 2015

Nino Brown (Wesley Snipes) and his gang, the Cash Money Brothers, become the dominant drug ring in New York City once crack cocaine is introduced…

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By Fred L (49) on 11 Jul 2012

Started like a silly over the top 90s movie but soon won me over (circa flava flavs cameo). one of chris rock s best performances…

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By Alexander Z (607) on 13 Aug 2012

I remember watching this years ago thinking how violent it was...now it almost seems tame…

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By Chris W (2,796) on 26 Oct 2012

Cops work to bring down a powerful new drug ring distributing crack to the people left out of the trickle down benefits of Reaganomics…

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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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By Darion B (3) on 11 May 2012

Two classic characters: Scotty Appleton and Nino Brown…

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By Trevor W (293) on 14 Feb 2014

A film that succeeds in its portrayal of the message but fails in casting and action sequences…

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