John Singleton's take on young African American men with an oedipus complex may not be entirely succesful but it definitely delivers some powerful moments. The faults of the film can't be pinned on the cast. They all give solid performances, particularly Ving Rhames in yet another standout performance. The problems with the film, however, lie solely in the script, which could have used another rewrite. Another problem
is in the running time, it just goes on too long. While some scenes score a dramatic home run, others go on long after the point has been made. A few trims here and there would have made this film perfect. Don't get me wrong though, this film is certainly the best one I've seen so far this summer and kudos go to Columbia for releasing a film that explores social and political issues in the middle of a summer filled with dreadful, commercial junk.
is in the running time, it just goes on too long. While some scenes score a dramatic home run, others go on long after the point has been made. A few trims here and there would have made this film perfect. Don't get me wrong though, this film is certainly the best one I've seen so far this summer and kudos go to Columbia for releasing a film that explores social and political issues in the middle of a summer filled with dreadful, commercial junk.