Review of New Jack City (1991) by Stnslv G — 21 Aug 2007

Wesley Snipes has never been so menacing as he is playing Nino Brown. Old-skool vibe with sex, violence and the horror of drugs.

This review of New Jack City (1991) was written by Stnslv G on 21 Aug 2007.

New Jack City has generally received positive reviews.

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