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Menace II Society (Widescreen/Full Screen)

Tyrin Turner (Actor), Larenz Tate (Actor), Albert Hughes (Director), Allen Hughes (Director) | Rated: R (Restricted) | Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (100 customer reviews)

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Tyrin Turner may not have broken out into stardom as was initially expected, but his work in Menace II Society is one of the more powerful cinematic debuts. The film, from the brother writer-director team of Allen and Albert Hughes, chronicles life in the Los Angeles 'hood. Similar territory was covered in the equally commanding Boyz N the Hood, but what makes this cautionary tale stand out is not only the Hughes brothers' forceful story, (written with their friend, Tyger Williams) and direction, but the naturalness of then-newcomer leads Turner as Caine, Larenz Tate as O-Dog, and Jada Pinkett as Ronnie. They are so credible--occasionally frighteningly so--that the repressive universe of violent ghetto life is captured effectively. Life as portrayed here-and no doubt accurately so--is both figuratively and literally narrow. As a very young boy, Caine witnesses his dad murdered over something inconsequential, and his mom OD. His is a world where respect comes from intimidation, power from violence. Despite his understanding of right and wrong (values passed on by a good friend, his kind grandparents, a caring teacher), his life and its entrapments are too much to overcome. --N.F. Mendoza

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Tyrin Turner may not have broken out into stardom as was initially expected, but his work in Menace II Society is one of the more powerful cinematic debuts. The film, from the brother writer-director team of Allen and Albert Hughes, chronicles life in the Los Angeles 'hood. Similar territory was covered in the equally commanding Boyz N the Hood, but what makes this cautionary tale stand out is not only the Hughes brothers' forceful story, (written with their friend, Tyger Williams) and direction, but the naturalness of then-newcomer leads Turner as Caine, Larenz Tate as O-Dog, and Jada Pinkett as Ronnie. They are so credible--occasionally frighteningly so--that the repressive universe of violent ghetto life is captured effectively. Life as portrayed here--and no doubt accurately so--is both figuratively and literally narrow. As a very young boy, Caine witnesses his dad murdered over something inconsequential, and his mom OD. His is a world where respect comes from intimidation, power from violence. Despite his understanding of right and wrong (values passed on by a good friend, his kind grandparents, a caring teacher), his life and its entrapments are too much to overcome. --N.F. Mendoza

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This Movie Iz Crazy April 2 2003
Format:DVD
Im am a 14 year old and I want to talk about the Movie Menace II Society.Menace II Society is the tightest Movie I ever saw since "Boyz N The Hood" & "South Central".It all started out as a young boy name Caine (Tyrin Turner) telling a story about surviving the streets for good.My favorite Scence is When Caine & O-Dog(Larenz Tate) was in the liquor store when these two got evloved in a murder by O-Dog kill the korean grocer and also killed the korean lady while O-Dog threatens to get the video tape from her.In The Movie, They mention O-Dog as "The American's Worst Nightmare" and They also mention that O-Dog is Young, Black, And Don't Give A [care]. They also have a cool soundtrack with MC Eith(Streith Up Menace) and all other cool artists.I Recommend this movie to everyone.If U love hood movies and u have not seeen it yet, nows it the time to spend your money and buy this classic.On the internet, they also mention the "Director's Cut"(which is Unrated and the orignal verison is an R-Rated Movie).So if you Moviegooer and u have not seen that movie yet, now's the time to get that movie.One more thing,The Directors Allen & Albert Hugues(From Hell,Dead Presidents) did an good job on this movie.
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str8 up menace Dec 22 2003
Format:DVD
caine is a teen from jordan downs an urban town were drug dealers reside caine is a teen trying to survive the urban brutalties of la he i guess bad but if u compare him to cains best friend 0-dog u might not think so 0-dog is americas worst nightmare young black and doesnt give a f### in cains words caine has lived a thug life his whole life it started when he sees his father kill some one and it wasnt the last after his parents die he still gets a thug image by Pernall his mentor and serves as his father till he goes to jail for life and then caine has to live with his grand parents who try to help him to find out more watch the movie
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"It's right there in the Bible, Exodus 20:13: '"Thou shall not kill." Jun 27 2007
By Jenny J.J.I. TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Pop this movie just the other night and it turns out this is still an incredible movie. Larenz Tate is indeed a fine actor. I've seen this movie numerously over the years and it still get to me. "Menace II Society" is a film that is so violent, depressing and real it seriously looks and feels like a documentary. Inside the first 20 minutes there are a few scenes that would be the climatic in the latter (Boyz n The Hood) purely because they contain outrageous violence, sadness and that feeling that you are watching something brilliant & depressing. It shows what a tenacious, vicious film this is- the normal, brutal ending to another film of misguided youth is purely an introductory, walk in the park for this.

The film follows the venture of a young man, "Caine" (Tyrin Turner) in the hood. He is a part time drug-dealer, but even though the portrayal of his character isn't sympathetic, that emotion is still evoked at the same time as watching him and his friends manoeuvre through the 'hood. Caine's best friend, O- Dog (Larenz Tate) was never any hope. Seen "Trainspotting"? O-Dog is a GD-up version of the psychotic, violent character "Begbie". He shoots people for fun, treats women in a degrading fashion and constantly annoys and makes fun of his friends. Other characters include Jada Pinkett-Smith, Bill Duke, and Samuel L Jackson, the last two only holding small roles in this movie.

I'm not going to go into great depths into this film. It cannot do it justice. Every actor is superb, the script is impeccable and the violence is raw, uncut but informative. Watching this is like a documentary- you feel as if you are there, and by the end you won't be able to process what eventually happens. For me, it made me go numb. I'm never able to leave my seat for a few minutes. My advice: watch this for yourself. And don't feel bad about crying- even the hardened will have trouble holding back in this amazing, cinematically beautiful masterpiece.
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Most recent customer reviews
Powerful movie
This movie is a veery powerful movie. It will give you some laughs and then youll be crying. It is very moving and it wshows you what the ghetto is really about. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2004 by Redman
Top 10
Menace II Society is one of my Top 10 movies of all time. I could watch it 5 times a day every day. Tyrin Turner should have become a big star after this movie. Read more
Published on Jun 22 2004 by Sunshyne
After Boyz in da hood
came this, a raw powered movie, that brings to the real of the early 90's South Central LA. This movie is pretty violent and gory, but yet it has a pretty strong message in it. Read more
Published on April 9 2004 by Samario C. Oliver
Down for a 187? Letz do dis
Dis movie be da bes movie bout bruthas an bout livin in da hood. I personally know of a few homies dat had da same thang happen to dem. Read more
Published on Mar 23 2004
Violent !!
I mainly bought this movie because of the title "Menace 2 society" haha!Well, I must admit...It impressed me! Read more
Published on Mar 19 2004 by mangled
One of the best movies i have ever seen
this is one of the few movies that i own and it is one that almost anyone should own that goes for people of all races too there are so many lessons in this movie it is a must see... Read more
Published on Mar 16 2004 by P. Mcmahon
amazing movie
YE YE YE YE GANGSTA PURE 100 % GUNS DRUGS MONEY N HOES
Published on Mar 3 2004 by m-town rep
Real Gangstaaa Sh|t! In da Bran XxX ! Old Dog rulez"!
A normal life in a "black" ghetto in New York is a survival training for every person, ... every day. Read more
Published on Feb 18 2004 by Bartosz
great gangster movie!!
I have seen this movie a few times and it keeps getting better every time. It really shows how city life is. I'm sure it's not easy growing up in a huge city. Read more
Published on Feb 9 2004 by "juddjs"
GREAT MOVIE- VERY POWERFUL
Larenz Tate was fantastic in this movie. he was more like the meance. It is a story about survival, and it portrays it very well. Read more
Published on Jan 28 2004 by lonnie smith
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