![]() ![]() ![]() Even as love and a chance of a way out arises with Jada Pinkett's (terrific) pretty Ronnie, it's doubtful if Tyrin will escape from the revolving door of death.Menace II Society had a troubled beginning, refused a video certificate on the grounds of its profane language and brutally violent scenes, it has since gone on to be viewed as one of the finer exponents of anti-violence involving Black Americans. ![]() Jackson in a potent appearance) and an addict, Tyrin, surrounded by guns and a machismo culture, is tied to his friends and the way of life afforded him. The Hughes Brother's movie charts the hapless life of Caine (Tyrin Turner) as he seeks to escape the ghetto. The directorial debut of twin brothers Albert and Allen Hughes, Menace II Society is a tough, no nonsense look at youthful black life in the Watts section of Los Angeles. I thought killing those fools would make me feel good, but it really didn't make me feel anything. But for those who do watch it I hope you get the message. Tyrin Turner and Larenze Tate played great and believable roles.Of course everyone won't get this movie. Your actions will come back to haunt you. It contains a message that indeed hits home. And then it dawned on me that this movie is indeed a great movie.Compared to all of the other "hood" movies this is the best. But I couldn't stop going back to see it. When I saw this in the theatre I wasn't impressed.
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