Boyz n the Hood is the popular and successful film and social criticism from John Singleton about the conditions in South Central Los Angeles where teenagers are involved in gun fights and drug dealing on a daily basis.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 12 wins & 23 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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What makes the film so affecting is the no-nonsense direction and Singleton's sure, specific sense of the rewards and hardships of community; in this, he is lent excellent support from a fine cast.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
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Shows some genuine talent in handling character and action, and equal amounts of confusion and attitude when it comes to matters of gender and ghetto politics.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
9 Feb 2007
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A booming, heart slam of a film.
– Duane Byrge,
Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar 2008
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An absorbing, smartly made dramatic encyclopedia of problems and ethics in the black community, 1991.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
17 Mar 2008
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Even in its warmest moments, there is a fearful chill in this hood's air. And on the hearts of its boyz.