Boyz 'N the Hood [Blu-ray] [1991]

Ok when I watch films I do so on a 180" movie theater screen with full 7.1 surround sound and the Buttkicker transducer system. This is not to Bragg but to give an idea of the clarity that I rate both 4k and 1080p films. 1st off regardless if you are huge into 4k or still collect Blu-ray; I will add that with today's (Oppo) upscaling technology along with upscaling technology on theater projectors that the difference between Blu-ray & 4k is minimal. I will say that going over 180" that you will likely see a difference and recommend 4k for 150"+ screens. Boys In the Hood was a Solid film that did a great job displaying the choices made available and the lifestyle of growing up in the hood. While it is no American History X, I still liked the film a lot ON BLU-RAY! The picture quality was significantly improved for anyone who had this on DVD. The Sound was just OK, I'm sorry but the score was lacking and there really isn't an emotional tone to marvel at. One thing that stood out against ALL others was the performance by Ice Cube. This is the only film I can recall where Ice Cube doesn't act like an over the top gangster in both language and body, yet this is the one film he is supposed to be that to the core.... What can I say about the rest of the cast! Gooding Jr. Was fantastic as was the remainder of the cast. Kudos to the director!

SYNOPSIS: Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is sent to live with his father, Furious Styles (Larry Fishburne), in tough South Central Los Angeles. Although his hard-nosed father instills proper values and respect in him, and his devout girlfriend Brandi (Nia Long) teaches him about faith, Tre's friends Doughboy (Ice Cube) and Ricky (Morris Chestnut) don't have the same kind of support and are drawn into the neighborhood's booming drug and gang culture, with increasingly tragic results. Very strong performances from the cast. Used to own this great film on VHS and DVD. Spent far less on this Blu-ray compared to what I did for the previous formats I bought it on! Be sure to check out the rest of John Singleton's filmography.

Boyz In The Hood is still a powerful drama set within the ghettos of Los Angeles during the 90's. A riveting, coming of age story that is engaging, heartbreaking, and expresses a truth that is relevant even today. As for this edition, it is a beautiful graffiti case that represents the film as well as being loaded with a good amount of featurettes, commentary with director John Singleton, and music videos based on the great soundtrack from the film. A great purchase and a timeless classic of transitioning from young adult to manhood as well as being stuck between progressing and regressing as human beings.

I remember reading reviews for this movie when I was a teenager. We were a little late getting to the theater when we saw it the first time. We were a little confused as the boys were young in the beginning of the film. It’s a good movie and depicted the late 80s in Compton well I think. Decent acting from all. Some of my friends were sad at the end. Anyway I consider this a classic “hood” movie along w menace II society & a few others...

This movie had a lot of great elements. The performances were great, I cared for the characters, and it had an overall interesting plot. My main issue was the first quarter of the movie. I know that this was necessary for setting up the story and characters, but the execution left a lot to be desired. It had a made for tv feel to it in the beginning. As for the steelbook itself, it is one of my favorite looking steelbooks I have.

This classic paved the way, along with Spike Lee's films, for African American film makers. It was john Singleton's and his cast's & crew's milestone movie of life in LA in the early 90s, centering on the legendary rivalry between the bloods & the crips. Stirring, creative, violent beneath the calm surface. Highly recommended. I hadn't seen since it was first released, and had forgotten how great it was. And still is.

Great movie that can show the urban area in Los Angeles. Coincidently, Lloyd Avery II died in prison after he was strangled and struck on the head by Kevin Roby in 2005.Two others characters were Dedrick D. Gobert who was fatally shot during a fight with several gang members in Mira Loma, California in 1994 and Lexie Bigham died in a car accident in Los Angeles on December 17, 1995. This is so sad in real life.

The best way to describe this film is what great urban dramatic film making was all about. John Singleton, first time out the gate on this one, was the master storyteller here and showed, from that time period, the ups and downs of growing up in the hood. It was well crafted, and my only complaint after viewing it, is the slight melodrama that takes place towards the end of the film. Aside from that, a masterpiece.