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Baby Boy [2001]

Starring: AlexSandra Wright, Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding, Tamara LaSeon Bass
Director: John Singleton
Format: Anamorphic Dubbed PAL Widescreen
Released: 06 Jun 2005
RRP: £5.99
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Stunning - By: SM FROST, 17 Sep 2004
I am neither male nor black nor an American, yet from the first time I saw this movie I found myself drawing uncomfortable paralllels between myself & Jody, your main character. I probably shouldn't have been so surprised; John Singleton has always had a talent for creating characters that you can relate to regardless of your place in life.

From what I've heard, the late Tupac Shakur had been Singleton's first choice for the movie, & after Shakur's death he searched for a long time until he found Tyrese Gibson - understandable, because with Shakur's legendary talents, any role of his would be a hard one to fill. Gibson, however, does not disappoint. Despite his pretty-boy looks & image - or perhaps, to some extent, because of them - he makes a convincing, & at times heart-warming portrayal of this troubled young man who is eager to be respected & considered an adult, yet too scared to accept the responsibilities that come with it.

If I had to make a criticism, it'd be that the film isn't long enough. Although I can understand why the length had to be cut & am not at alll unhappy with this complete version, a smalll part of me can't help wistfully hoping that one day I'll go into a video store & see "Baby Boy - the extended version" on the shelves. Even a double-disc wouldn't be unfeasible, because there's certainly enough emotional material here to play around with & come up with a movie that's twice or three times as long.

As in "Boys N the Hood", "Baby Boy" provides you with a smalll slice of humanity at both its best & its worst - & unarguably its most human, with alll the pain & sorrow & joy & anger & fear & love that comes with it. Honestly, I cannot recommend this film enough.

One to Keep - By: , 14 Jul 2004
I first saw this on sky & I though it was a great movie, it has a good story & everything runs smoothly together, Omar Gooding, Ving Rhames & Tyrese Gibson make this film great, but this is let down by Snoop Dogg who looks nothing like a gangster let alone a dangerous crimal, he just looks like a weed addict, anyways this film has some moment that just have to be seen, there is some deep meaning & some couple of tense emotional moments in this film, I would recommend buying this.
If you enjoy being depressed then buy it now!! - By: Aaron C, 18 May 2004
If you’re the kind of person that likes watching boyz in the hood where the whole film is just some depressing scenario about how life as black person is difficult & dysfunctional then yeah it will be right up your street, you will love it. However if you’re the kind of person who is sick & tired of watching (and living) this depressing stuff then you will agree with me that this film has missed the ‘depressing black film’ boat back in the 90’s.

My verdict: Way too depressing & unoriginal to be of any interest however if you enjoy being depressed then buy it now.

a great end to John Singletons 'Hood Trilogy' - By: JL, 24 Dec 2002
This is the third film in John Singleton's hood trilogy the other two being Boyz N Tha Hood & Poestic Justice & this one has to be the second best of the three cos Boyz N Tha Hood is a classic film.

This third film has a great cast also including Snoop Dogg Omar Gooding, Ving Rhames & Tyrese Gibson who is the lead. John Singleton wanted tupac for the lead in this movie before he died but then turned to Tyrese which was a good move as Tyrese is outstanding in this film as he gives an excellent performance & he is one of the highlights of this movie.

This film is a tough, honest & unflinching look at modern urban life & this film sees Tyrese as Jodi a 20 year old growing up in south central trying to live large but events which occur in his life which forces him to learn hard lessons about living, loving & surviving as a man in the hood.

Tyrese plays the part perfectly & this is a great film from John Singleton & if ur a fan of the other two in the trilogy this is a must for alll fans of films that deal with this issue.