It’s sprawling and ambitious and the movie just goes for it. It’s truly underrated and wears it’s influences on it’s sleeve.
Overall I thought the story was pretty well done. I had seen this movie a long time ago and some of scenes had still stuck in memory.
Since I have seen this film I cannot stop thinking about it and I agree with the other reviews that this is a must-see film as it talks about some really relevant things.
First I need to talk about the actors, this film has some Oscar-worthy performances and I never thought I would say that about a film with this premise but Larenz Tate (Anthony Curtis) who I really wish became more famous because every time I see him in a film he steals the show and he plays this war-damaged man who is just desperate so perfectly and though the film has lots of other great performances I have to give credit to Chris Tucker (Skip) who actually gives an emotionally charged performance that makes you genuinely feel for him.
What I need to say now is do not expect an action film, this is actually a film that is technically about PTSD and also how a lot of people (especially ethnic minorities) were treated during and after the Vietnam war and it truly gives a unique perspective as there aren't that many films that revolve around black characters in the Vietnam war and that makes this film unique.
I don't wanna give too much away so all I will say is give this film a watch and just be ready for a truly unique viewing experience.
This movie opens and the main characters are kids and talking about their dreams, and I'm sitting there going, "oh man, at least one of these poor dudes won't have a happy ending." Nah dog, none of them do! Heavy movie. First time watching, really powerful.
Such a well told story, a true classic. This films progression and character development is top notch, perfectly capturing and conveying deep emotions... A really good tragedy film, don't expect song and dance but Chris Tuckers timely sprinkles of comedic relief is very effective at lightening things up in what would be an otherwise gloomy storyline. This film was well cast and everything screams realism rather than fiction so no issues with acting or plot holes in this one.
I don't understand how's this an action film??? Crime and Thrilling is all I got from it
Can't believe that this movie doesn't have more "public". It has the Vietnam war as a background, but it adds too much to the background of the characters.
Basically, it's a movie about a black community living in Brooklyn in the final 60's. Some of them go to the war and, when they came back, they found that besides fighting on a white american's war, they have nothing. All is even worst then before. Now they're trying to fight and keep their lives as much as they can, even though they were called "heroes" by the American government.
Shout by GilesBlockedParent2013-03-21T21:52:22Z
Everyone needs to see this! :-D