Fresh
Even in its warmest moments, there is a fearful chill in this hood's air. And on the hearts of its boyz.
Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine
Boyz n the Hood
Once upon a time in South Central L.A. ... It ain't no fairy tale.
1991 · 1h 52m · R
Crime, Drama
Directed by
John Singleton
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Boyz n the Hood
Overview
Three friends growing up in South Central Los Angeles navigate a neighborhood plagued by violence, unemployment, and crime, each responding differently to the harsh realities of street life. As tragedy strikes close to home, their friendship, choices, and hopes for a better future are put to the ultimate test.
Director and cast
- John Singleton Director
- Laurence Fishburne as Jason 'Furious' Styles
- Cuba Gooding Jr. as Tré Styles
- Ice Cube as Darin 'Doughboy' Baker
- Morris Chestnut as Ricky Baker
- Angela Bassett as Reva Devereaux
- Nia Long as Brandi
- Tyra Ferrell as Brenda Baker
- Regina King Cast
- Desi Arnez Hines II Cast
- Meta King Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
96%
Tomatometer
Fresh
An absorbing, smartly made dramatic encyclopedia of problems and ethics in the black community, 1991.
Variety Staff, Variety
Fresh
A booming, heart slam of a film.
Duane Byrge, Hollywood Reporter
Fresh
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
Fresh
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
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