Although there are several graphic and violent scenes, I didn't think it was overdone at all. I don't think as viewers we were surprised.
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At that point, I think you know Caine has this lifestyle weaved into him, he doesn't see it as a big deal, but rather something a kid can or should know he passed that down much like the way he learned when he was a kid.Īs the movie plays out, Caine gets sucked into violence and crime.
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Of course, the scene that always sticks out in my mind is when Caine has Ronnie's son in his lap and is teaching him how to hold and shoot a gun.
I think there are many important elements incorporated into this movie, the fact that Caine graduating high school is the most important thing to him and his grandparents and is celebratory, indicating that he wants better for himself. I also find it very thought provoking that scenes from the 1965 Watts riots are shown, and you hear Caine say "after this, is when drugs came into effect", at that point you know you're in for a lot of crazy drama. Although I "knew" it would happen, every time I watch this movie I still jump when O-Dog repeatedly pulls the trigger and kills the store owner. This movie came out on '93 and it amazes me how true and accurate the opening scene was and still is in present day, 2 African American men go into a store and are instantly faced with racism and of course they react and they do so in a graphic, sudden and spontaneous way. Throughout the first half of the movie we learn the importance of friendships and loyalty, and how these things can get you caught up. Through Caine, we see the upbringing I'm sure many have gone through, with drug dealer and/or addict parents, bad influences throughout life, loss of family and acceptance from "friends" rather than actual family members. I liked that the movie is done through the narrative of Caine and his perspective. While these things do take place in this movie, but not often, so that it is actually believable much like it is in real life. It isn't a plethora of drive-by's or an obscene amount of naked women or even an abundance of scenes glorifying negative lifestyles. I have no idea what it's actually like in Watts, let alone growing up there or living there, but I think this movie was a fairly accurate depiction. The soundtrack was a perfect fit for this movie as well. They were believable and engaging and really let us viewers into their world and carried the entire story flawlessly. I absolutely love the casting in this movie, I think each and every person played their character perfectly. I like Menace II Society even more than "Juice" and "Boyz in the Hood" because of the way it was written, directed and acted. I was young at the time and I remember I had no idea what to expect, needless to say, it became one of my favorite movies. There aren't many films that require my attention whenever they're being aired but this will forever be one of was the very first movie I ever saw of its kind. While Cain doesn't shoot anyone, he does enough damage to make a point. My favorite line comes into play when Cain sees his girl (played by Jada Pinkett) being roughed up. We got a chance to see how people with different mentalities interacted on a daily basis.Ĭain also learned the ins and outs of relationships. Cain's best friend O-Dog didn't operate the same way.
He stayed with his grandparents in hopes of a better outcome. The lead character Cain was figuring his way through life in the ghetto. A lot of young adults were able to relate to what the movie portrayed.
The movie came out at a very distinct time. Let's get into it comes to Menace II Society, I have to file it under the classic category. Today, we gathered to discuss Menace To Society and the impact this film had.
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Once again, another DAR Roundtable of sorts to discuss a classic film to close out DAR Film and TV Week.