A Hughes Brothers classic!|Dead Presidents 1995- 90s classic movie commentary recap

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[@forthenostalgia]

Now, there wont be a video next week. But TRUST ME, August is gonna be lit!

[@TG5455]

I trust you and I'm sure that August is going to be epic. Enjoy your rest girl. 😊❤

[@tlfsag88]

Ohhhh ok. I was just asking about the hint. Disregard in my other comment.

[@ClumsyTrout]

You’re worth the wait- trust.

[@YeTi_Payne]

You always deliver I love your channel❤

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

Thanks for the heads up. I cannot wait.

[@jakemiles1427]

I'm only 47 seconds in but I want to give Mr. Tate his props. His character went from a bright-eyed, smiling, nice, simple guy/kid to an angry, damaged, frustrated, desperate man. Mr. Tate acting was so good because even the look in his eyes were different when he gets back from the war. He was truly a completely different person. Great movie.

[@Remy-qm4hn]

O-DOG was, is and always will be my favorite character.

[@salihahwilliams1453]

Tate in the 90s is something unmatched to me every role he plays he really convinces you like it’s really happening to him

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@cocohow9195]

Larenz Tate is underrated as an actor. He has range! O-Dog was a psychopath.

[@jwilliamsdrums]

And he went back to clean cut dirty congressman in Power. Tate is so underrated

[@lexielovingu206]

Why Terrance Howard always plays characters that talk the most sh*t ?! 😂😂😂

[@zuzuspeaks]

And he always says “MANE” 😂

[@dominiquejones3805]

Jamie Foxx had me rollin when he was picking at Terrence

[@_haitian_barbie_]

😭😭😭

[@CinqueMalcolm]

@@dominiquejones3805 it will never get old

[@smok3ywuff784]

This movie is basically “play stupid games, win stupid prizes”

[@devantejackson5085]

Love the profile pic that's my baby Rest up Aaliyah Babygirl Haughton 🙏

[@anthonybooker206]

True

[@sara3dgold]

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[@nicolesherman8974]

If you blink your eyes three times, Clifton Powell will appear in your movie.

[@forthenostalgia]

😂😂😂

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

He is a legend.

[@reneedennis2011]

😂😂😂😂

[@career5690]

💀 ☠️

[@CinqueMalcolm]

I saw him at the dry cleaners a few times back in the early 2000s as he must have lived a few blocks from me. Cool guy. "Yo, Wax, check out Caine, back there with a 40, looking like a sucker."

[@SS4Luxray]

This breakdown made me realize how bad veterans of color are treated when they serve and return home. My grandfather and uncle both served in Vietnam and became addicted to drugs after they came home because they couldn’t find work anywhere.

[@megamanxhunter]

You know, there was one concussion expert who was talking about Power Slap, a slap fighting promotion created by Dana White, the president of the UFC. That expert had a sentence that relates the situation of soldiers who have to go and fight wars for people who stay on the backseat: "It reminds us that people who don’t take the risks often exploit those who do."

[@reneedennis2011]

​@@megamanxhunterYup.

[@mohamedbaradji7504]

Vietnam war veterans were treated the worse out of any other generation, especially when the public opinion of the war changed. The movie shows the parallel between the judge (WW2 vet) to the rest of the vast who were in Vietnam.

[@Rahnotrob]

It’s important to mention Skip got the full benefit package/honorable discharge because he got agent orange while he was in Vietnam. That’s also what lead to his drug addict, because he needed something to the numb the pain.

[@ClumsyTrout]

And can we say, Chris ticker did his mfn thang in this movie

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@dominiquejones3805]

U blew the whole MFn' truck up😂 i was so sad when the police raided his crib & he had OD'd with Al Green Tired of Being Alone playin. I wish they expanded on his character more b4 the war

[@taters2883]

​@@dominiquejones3805 Same, that scene is always so sad to me

[@arielbanks5557]

Tucker*

[@eastsidereviews727]

Had to watch as soon as this dropped! Lessons from this movie: 1. Go to college. If the choice is a whole war and college, take the college! 2. Use protection 3. And never plan a caper that involves Bookeem Woodbine. This (and Jason's Lyric) show you as soon as he's on the plan, it will fail!!

[@forthenostalgia]

Yes!! All of this 😂😂😂

[@MazeDaGr8]

Words of wisdom

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

Bank robberies are Bokeem Woodbine’s kryptonite. Jason’s Lyric, Dead Presidents & Caught Up.

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup 😂!

[@tiffanyrachell9896]

@@IronBuddha38you know what, I completely forgot about that movie!! I believe he did 😂😂😂😂

[@beoverwait]

"Man, Cleon, you need to go on with that bullshyt.That head smell like sh!t" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 im in tears 😭

[@Hains22]

I have never seen a Hughes Brothers film with a happy ending 😂

[@Chitownhomestead]

Life is rough 😔 😪

[@SS4Luxray]

I guess Book of Eli. Denzel died but Mila Kunis made it lol

[@shaquilleanderson1887]

Right!! They’re like the anti Tyler Perry 😂😂

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

ikr.

[@lemmegitamuhfuccinuhhhh]

They're realistic. That's why.

[@TG5455]

Keith David with the amazing golden voice is a legend for sure.😊

[@reneedennis2011]

I agree.

[@nicolesherman8974]

This term is thrown around a lot but watching this movie made me realize Larenz Tate has range. He went from playing a psychopath to a nurturing, but naive boy, to a man coming back from war that has not only affected him, but those around him like his friends and the mother of his kids. This movie is so dark, yet so good… a better step up from their first film (even though I love Menace II society).

[@packnetadaija]

Yeah and he was really good playing Frankie Lyman in why do fools fall in love

[@spartacusmike270]

I always said this was the better Hughes Brothers movie.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

He wanted to show his acting range & not be type casted. After Menace II Society he starred on the short lived sitcom South Central & in The Inkwell.

[@ThePhoenix92]

​@therealmarlonbellamy I actually think south central was first

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@ThePhoenix92 It was. I’m still hurt it was cancelled.

[@ChrisDogan]

"Now you gettin all that good lovin.. and can't even put food on yo table." 😢 Damn Cutty! Too far 😂

[@aharris82]

The cold hard truth... XD

[@nolipoli430]

Fun fact: my grandfather and next door neighbor "uncle joe" both were drafted to Vietnam. And they both said that the Vietnamese were not interested in killing or capturing black soilders. My uncle joe got captured but they let him go and told him "its not your fight" my grandpa said the same. Uncle joe said that some of the black soilders that returned came up "missing" under the US suspension that black soilders were "spies" for the Vietnamese bc they couldn't understand why the Vietnamese wouldn't kill the black soilders the same way they did white ones 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@forthenostalgia]

That is so interesting. This makes me want to refresh my memory about Vietnam and find some documentaries.

[@anaihilator]

The military can be a good route to an education but....may not be the best strategy during a war

[@Luke-kg7vu]

I think Anthony was just trying to follow in his fathers footsteps. At the table he said that his father always said going to war would make a man out of him. But he definitely should have went to college or picked up a trade instead.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

He didn’t want to be a suck up or kick ssa like his brother.

[@magicsam8247]

@@therealmarlonbellamyright, the alternative life he chose turned out way better

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@magicsam8247 Fun fact: Anthony’s brother was played by Isiah Washington. Him & Larenz were in Love Jones as well.

[@naimahabdullah-gulley4405]

Playing James Brown during the pool hall scene was brilliant. The payback, revenge for real.

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@Mone333Williams]

That's my grandma favorite JB song 😂 smh why idk..I'm a 90s baby and I know JB was the CB of the 50s

[@kamieyonce]

Chris and Larenz two of the finest black men in cinema 😍

[@jinb6242]

Yes

[@theeyesbutterfly6089]

Chris’s character didn’t have an STD, he had Agent Orange- that’s what he hinted at with that little convo with Tate, once he’s home. That’s why he was able to collect a check.. it’s sad. A lot of people are still effected by it..

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@Thatssonesha]

What’s an agent orange?

[@earlsmith2524]

​@@ThatssoneshaIt was a chemical that was sprayed to kill plant life

[@joshuaroberts5311]

​@@Thatssonesha angent orange was a chemical created in the Vietnam War that was used to kill vegetation and crops, unfortunately the side effects were deadly people exposed to it often got physically sick and went insane, and if a person who was exposed to it decided to have kids, the children would have physically deformities and health issues, there's pictures and videos of children that were born with birth defects from agent orange, but I would not recommend looking it up.

[@Nazim909]

@@ThatssoneshaIt a old pesticide they uses to make the Vietnamese people sick and to kill the plants in the jungle it caused real bad health complications

[@janeekeaton2028]

On another channel, they said that the significance on the end song of "walk on by" was saying that Anthony should've just walked on by instead on talking to Skip. As well as he should've just walked on by Kirby and his place and maybe things would've been better. Had he just gone home and talked to his parents, I'm sure his dad would've helped him get a job, especially for the baby. Anthony couldn't let the past go and it took his life down a dark turn.

[@reneedennis2011]

Interesting 🤔.

[@TrentonJohnsonJr-ip9zh]

He never should have went to see Cleon at the church too

[@dominiquejones3805]

1 of the saddest movies 2 me. The hopelessness & the soundtrack is classic

[@Vino_Czar]

This movie was based off the book called “Bloods” which tells true stories of many Black veterans who served in Vietnam, & the very real reality of what happened to them when they returned! A great read but very sad at same time! This movie is definitely a hood classic! Great Review 🫶🏽

[@crishnaholmes7730]

Did you read it

[@Eastsid3]

Whos the author?

[@user-ed3yv4er5o]

They made a Netflix movie out it with Chadwick before he passed

[@apierre6]

Maturing is realizing that Cutty wasn't a bad dude. Anthony lost the right to be possessive about "his girl and "his" daughter when he didn't so much as contact them for years. At least Cutty helped them out while Anthony was gone.

[@iamrysheem]

Bro he was most likely that lil girls actual father.

[@kevinperry707]

Dude was a whole pimp. If he really cared about Juanita, she wouldn't be living in a broke down apartment with roaches.

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

Cutty was wild disrespectful lol 🤣🤣🤣.

[@DeauntesSpot]

Terrance Howard always on his evil lightskin shii'🤣🤣buddy gotta relax

[@reneedennis2011]

😂😂😂😂

[@jinb6242]

😂

[@_haitian_barbie_]

Lmaoo

[@jenniferdaniels2413]

- "Why do black people have to have their own awards?" Because our work is never recognized by the mainstream, that's way. This was a film of Oscar caliber and I don't even know anybody white who has HEARD of it. - Chris Tucker kept more millennials off drugs than Nancy Reagan and D.A.R.E. ever did. The scream I scroam when they showed him with those Storm/X-Men eyes, I swear... - Top five GOAT soundtracks, hands down. Interesting note: the judge at the end is screen legend Martin Sheen in an uncredited role. How dope is that!?

[@dudesupremeX]

The acting was top notch in this movie. Fun fact: this movie is based on a true story.

[@crishnaholmes7730]

Did you read the book

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

Dead Presidents is one of my favorite movies. This movie hits differently for me as an adult & being retired military. Anthony should have gotten with Delilah instead of Juanita. The reason he joined the Marines was because the two men in his life his dad & Kirby fought in the war. He shouldn’t have gotten Delilah, Joe & Cleon involved with the heist. I wanted him to get revenge on Cutty the same way he got revenge on Cowboy. When i saw Cutty pull up i said there goes the happy ending. Fun Facts: Larenz Tate & Clifton Powell were also in Menace II Society, the short lived sitcom South Central, Why Do Fools Fall In Love & Ray. Larenz Tate & Isaiah Washington were also in Love Jones, Bokeem Woodbine & Clifton Powell were also in Caught Up & Ray, Bokeem Woodbine & Isiah Washington were also in Strapped & Crooklyn, Jennifer Lewis & Clifton Powell were also in The Brothers, Jennifer Lewis & Isiah Washington were also in Girl 6 & Larenz Tate & Terrance Howard were also in Biker Boyz, Ray & Crash. Can we please get reviews on the following movies: Menace II Society Strapped Jason’s Lyric Crookyln Zebra Head Girl 6 Caught Up Ray Biker Boyz Crash Hustle & Flow A Man Apart Waist Deep The Inkwell

[@shininbright1315]

Thank you for this movie. I love this movie so much. You can see the difference of the character between high school being wet behind the ears to a hard-core military man with lots of trauma. How coming home can be really hard for these military people especially at that timeframe. I don’t know about now.

[@tamarra14]

I always thought that Delilah was like 13 or 14 and thats why Anthony didn’t want to be with her because she was too young.

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

I thought that was the case too.

[@Eastsid3]

That makes sense - if he and Juanita were about graduate 17-18 - Delilah at least 15-16...maybe younger.

[@kevinperry707]

Yeah it seems like she missed a lot of the nuances of the movie. She doesn't sound too fond of the Anthony's character either

[@tlfsag88]

Hood classic indeed!! Absolutely love Larenz, Chris and Keith! Cleon (Bokeem Woodbine) was definitely batchit crazy and not too bright at the end. Also, Anthony should’ve gotten the sleaze ball sticker as well. And anytime Jenifer Lewis is playing the mom in a movie, it’s gonna be lit. He shouldn’t have gotten upset with Juanita moving on (somewhat) because he didn’t seem to care. Delilah should’ve looked the other way after seeing how he treated her sister. Not sure what made her think that things would be different. Just a lot of poor decisions made by the cast. And the judge showed absolutely no mercy. He was like, “I served too but I didn’t do any dumb chit to get locked up or anything risky to cut my future short” (paraphrasing of course). I am late but I watched this movie for the first time about two years ago. I know, I know. I enjoyed your commentary as always! How about adding another military based movie to your list which is another classic: Major Payne! And what happened to the hint sis??

[@forthenostalgia]

Yea, he definitely qualified for the sleazeball sticker cuz he couldve cared less about Juanita and his child. I gotta keep the hints moving foward, I like doing them and seeing everyone chime in with their guesses. Its fun!

[@tlfsag88]

@@forthenostalgia It really is fun to watch! I know with Anthony’s mom and brother seeing him get sentenced, they were thinking deep down, “I told you so”.

[@reneedennis2011]

​@@tlfsag88Yup.

[@KimBlaQue]

As a Veteran, I love this movie, and I accept all its flaws. I really wanted Anthony to have a happy ending. I know the feeling of getting out of the service, only to feel like a fish out of water.

[@GhostChild86]

Same here bruh.

[@John_on_the_mountain]

Especially being infantry. You get out, and all you know is fighting. It doesnt translate well to the civilian world

[@craigwapples4200]

4:25 when he beats dude without his leg 😂😂😂

[@Chinky111987]

I love this movie so much but it makes me so sad.

[@aharris82]

I never noticed Saint Louis (played by Larry McCoy) from The Players Club sitting with Kirby at 3:14, he was always popping up in some classic movies

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

He was also in Malcolm X & Never Die Alone.

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

⁠I knew was him on the beginning

[@dominiquejones3805]

BLOOD!!!!

[@shaneecuevas7990]

You always make me go rewatch the movie! They owe you royalties lol

[@j-dub22]

This movie deserves more praise! It's one of my favs ❤

[@ClumsyTrout]

This movie gave me nightmares lowkey.

[@DreMo521_]

15:18 it was Issac Hayes “Walk On By” playing as he threw the chair at the judge for meee

[@latanyasmall8802]

The way I dropped my phone. This is my top two movies of all time. Thanks sis,!!

[@craigwapples4200]

10:03 this part of the movie hit me different like this movie had the darkest most realistic depiction of that war I’ve seen in a movie other then apocalypse now

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@zheahra]

Hi. I don't think Anthony had anger issues after the war. He had experienced a lot of traumatic events and death. His anger in instances where he lost his temper was with merit. Anthony needed a good-paying job and therapy. Where was the support for black soldiers and their families? While I understand your viewpoint on Anthony attending college, it may not have been the better choice for him. I assume he may have been average in H.S. The thought of pursuing higher education may have been overwhelming to him. Black children who've grown up in disadvantaged neighborhoods aren't exposed to different places, people, and cultures. War is war. But look at the conditions he grew up in. He was raised in a two-parent household with good morals and values. That didn't change the harsh conditions that existed outside his home. As Judge Greg Mathis says, "You had to make do."

[@kimberlyjackson7266]

One of my favorite movies. The soundtrack was phenomenal

[@reneedennis2011]

I agree 👍🏾!

[@sammidizzle5599]

15:06 Not to mention, in Ashanti’s “Rain On Me” video, this song was sampled, they recreated this scene (to some degree) and Lorenz Tate played her jealous, abusive, cheating boyfriend

[@toobadsapphire7]

This movie is a black classic. Chris tucker did his big one in this movie, it’s rare to see him playing a serious role but he pulled it off

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

i love Dead Presidents and had watched it multiple times in the 90s, but i can't really enjoy it as an adult, and this review reminds me why. A movie about a life being willfully wasted. Despite the brilliant photography, top-tier casting and incredible acting, It's just too sad. TOO sad. The ending makes me want to cry every time. As usual, i very much enjoyed this review.. You're commentary it so much fun and your voice is very pleasant. KZbin keeps recommending other review channels, but honestly, i'm not even interested.

[@danielwong5378]

Skip didn't have a STI. he had "Agent Orange". Look it up. It's very interesting. And, here's a Fun Fact. The guy that gave Anthony the flier played Stacey on Menace to Society.

[@reneedennis2011]

Good catch about Stacey. I didn't notice that.

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Side Note : I thought 💭🤔 the actor that played " Kirby" (Keith David) was handsome. ESPECIALLY when he grows his hair out amd and bit older 😂. When he was in " Green Leaf 🌿"...whew chillle 😅.

[@redbone8844]

One of my favorite movies and that soundtrack is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@danielstephens8595]

He could’ve stayed in the marines and ranked up. Then got out and got a better job. Gotten into real estate, did finances, any dod and teacher job. That’s wild.

[@mohamedbaradji7504]

That's the opportunities modern marines have, not war-torn marines in the 70s. Vietnam war veterans possibly had the worse treatment out of any generation. WW2 vets were seen as heroes, Korean war vets flew under the radar but Vietnam veterans became addicted to drugs, homeless and overall forgotten about. That's what lead to the changes and reforms that the modern military has, especially with the VA.

[@danielstephens8595]

@@mohamedbaradji7504 that’s true for some but not for all my man. My dad served in the Vietnam war and was a ranger. When he got out he wasn’t addicted to drugs. A little standoffish but all and all he did the right thing by his famolt

[@mohamedbaradji7504]

@@danielstephens8595 that’s the thing, whether they had mental issues or not they still had lackluster support from the government. After serving they were just left alone, meanwhile these days before you leave the service you have to take classes to integrate back into civilian life. The opportunities they had then were nothing like the ones we have now

[@danielstephens8595]

@@mohamedbaradji7504 are you speaking from experience? The only reason I ask is because my dad told me a lot of things they did as far as how they processed was better. He agreed a smaller portion of people needed help with integration and PTSD related claims but I can’t speak for everyone.

[@mohamedbaradji7504]

@@danielstephens8595 I’m speaking from my time in the military (currently on 7 years) vs back in the 60s-80s. Now we can take out federal loans and get VA benefits fairly easy compared to back then. Many vets from Vietnam even protested for jobs and were willing or have tosseed their medals. They were hated by the general public and forgotten about by the government they served unless they were being paraded around for political clout. If you’re interested you can research it as well, they were treated dangerously bad. As a black American back then, they were treated worse.

[@Three_Diamonds]

From your last video, I guessed "Menace II Society," but I think that was '93. I didn't realize the Hughes Brothers made this, too. I love this movie & Larenz Tate's fine self. Chris Tucker did his thing in this, too. Funny but sad.

[@niabelizaire3596]

I love Menace ll Society! ❤️

[@devantejackson5085]

Also it's the 30th year for Menace and Poetic Justice which both Pac pose to played

[@reneedennis2011]

​@@niabelizaire3596So do I. It's one of my favorite movies 🎬!

[@jonnykilroy9762]

Seen this movie 100x growing up. Was one of me and my pops favorites to watch on VHS. Just recently learned this is partially based on a true story. The guy Anthony based on did like 7 years for the robbery, got out and became a preacher

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@crishnaholmes7730]

@@reneedennis2011did you read the book

[@reneedennis2011]

@@crishnaholmes7730 No, I haven't read the book.

[@crishnaholmes7730]

@@reneedennis2011 ok

[@reneedennis2011]

This movie is an underrated classic! Thank you for your review.

[@cherrythephatgoddess4962]

He didn't get the package. It was agent orange

[@forthenostalgia]

That could be a possibility as well.

[@shakxoxo]

Come on Dead Presidents!!! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@andrebanks9064]

His brother went off to college, med school and they got that job as a heart surgeon in that hospital in Seattle. Roll credits. 😂😂😂

[@kaleishabrooks4981]

Lmao Dr Burke🫀

[@packnetadaija]

Also hearing you say “mayne” like Terrence Howard made me chuckle not gonna lie 😂😂😂 which reminds me, you have to cover Hustle and Flow because the movie is based on Memphis so I know you’ll have a field day with that 😂😂

[@forthenostalgia]

Listen, I forever got beef with Terrance and the way he said batteries....we know how to say batteries 😂

[@megamanxhunter]

@@forthenostalgia I still remember he was finishing every sentence with "mayne" 😂😂😂😂

[@CJCrump]

Another Hughes Brothers classic...

[@jayxtacee5695]

It's a sad movie. But its a classic and I watch it everytime I see it

[@anitabrundidge4043]

Love the breakdown of this movie. I forgot that Terrence Howard was ins this movie. Great job as usual. Thanks for posting

[@LynnE507]

Such a great movie. Also, I found it an interesting take on showing how Vietnam affected young black soldiers. (Da 5 Bloods is also a great movie) We usually only see this conflict through predominantly white movies like Apocalypse Now, Platoon, etc.

[@pcharl01]

The dismissal of Vietnam veterans was also heavy in the film.

[@megamanxhunter]

Don't forget First Blood.

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@ACWall985]

Hustle & Flow must be done mayne side note: we need a “Chile” compilation

[@ashleighcatchem9559]

This movie right here stayed with me for a long time but I have been binging your videos!!! You do an amazing job!!! And I definitely agree with all you said, he shoulda went to college man and poor Delilah

[@packnetadaija]

The way I kept refreshing my subscriptions waiting for you to upload 😂😂 you truly make my Sundays ❤❤

[@ivorynicole20]

“Terrance Howard mane” idk why tht was so funny😂

[@kamieyonce]

And he really went on a world tour after war before he even checked up on that baby of his lol

[@janayarroyo22]

Another STUNNING review ❤

[@chriso8193]

* There is no distinction between the timeline of when they robbed and the time they got busted, so it appear they stayed in the city for more than a week (I guess), but it never says how long. * Anthony told Kirby that he's going to talk to Cleon, but even though it's never said, Anthony is going to kill him. Anthony just wants to know what else Cleon has said or done. However, Kirby ain't got time for talking and was just going to kill him. * Had Cleo been on point during the robbery, the girl would not have had to put herself in harms way to save Anthony.

[@r0mediddy]

This movie is deep! I feel Anthony’s pain. Joining the military was one of the best decisions I ever made. But I still had to get an education and look for a civilian career. I almost made some bad choices but I was able to overcome that.

[@panamera53]

@r0mediddy Thank you for your service. I remember seeing this movie as a kid before I skai went into the service. This movie reminds me how things could've went had I made the wrong decisions post military. I now have my cdl and transport hazmat now.

[@niabelizaire3596]

This is a classic ❤️💯

[@victornewman06]

"My boss man Cutty...he used to tap that ass while you was over in 'Nam". 😂😂😂 The music from that car scene is Isaac Hayes' The Look of Love. Great music placement

[@SONOFPEARL315]

One of the lessons i got from this movie is that every action has a reaction that can affect any and everyone around u either for better or in Curtis case, for incredibly worst

[@lakeshagadson357]

I'm glad to see Chris tucker and larenz tate in the same picture 🖼

[@Chitownhomestead]

I'm retired military 🪖 and its the best decision I ever made..I never saw war, earned 3 college degrees and saw the world 🌎 .. college is expensive and as a young blk kid its a better decision ....

[@TheCrazyHedgehogLady]

Just discovered your channel today and I’m loving it! Thanks so much for all the very much-needed laughs and entertainment. Dealing with some kinda scary major health issues and watching your vids feels like hanging out and chilling with a friend. Three out of my three rescue hedgehogs agree - you rock! 😊🦔🦔🦔

[@coraliecadet90]

When I tell you the ending triggered me so bad like this man had to resort to robbing just cuz the govt didn’t even give him enough to support his family after the war .. Im just mad he chose the war route instead of getting an education and bettering his life esp Skip

[@LowDownDirtyDev]

I was a kid watching this and that scene of Skip at the end haunted me! Now every time I hear that song i think about it

[@charlesderosas5577]

This movie also had the best soul music compilation which made me the man today.

[@justkenyaa]

Me and my mama favorite movie growing up 😩🤍

[@DestinysChild-vn5hm]

Anthony and Delilah feelings towards each other was neutral obviously It wasn't one sided at all I think he choose Juanita because they were exact same age

[@hahafunnybro]

I just love these videos! It feels like I’m talking to my cousin 😂 keep up the great work! Cant wait for the next one. ❤

[@tylerking9831]

This movie is so Underrated along with movies like Fresh New Jersey Drive And Blue Hill Avenue

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@AdoseofAlana_]

You should do why do fools fall on love! I can just imgine how hilarious your commentary will be!

[@mothom323]

Girl, I just discovered your channel and I love it. Your commentary is hilarious 😂 👏🏾

[@sherrylatrice8733]

Great point! Going back to school would've been the best option for Anthony after he came back home.

[@OldDirtyHistory]

Love your channel! So glad I came across it.❤

[@TG5455]

Same here. I enjoy the commentary and opinions from her. ❤

[@forthenostalgia]

Thank you 😊

[@Chitownhomestead]

Me too

[@LatoyaLbqueenL114]

😂😂😂 that leg omg I can't 😂

[@TheReal_HomeLander]

“YO GET THE F OFF OF SPIDER” Is something I constantly quote with my son when he wrestles his mama. (He’s only 17 months old, so of course he doesn’t understand, but he giggles like crazy) 😂 I love your content girl. I STAY BINGING IT

[@kaybaby8844]

please please please do the cookout😭 it’s on tubi, one of my favorite movies that you’ll look at differently as you get older

[@kyannanelson3408]

Great Commentary as always I love your breakdowns on all the older films. Whenever you can could you do your Commentary/Review on Poetic Justice(1993) with Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur as a request. Please I'll love that.🙌🏿🤎

[@devantejackson5085]

Church!!! I been saying that for the longest 😂

[@kyannanelson3408]

@@devantejackson5085 Facts!!!🙌🏿🤣

[@geraldwarren6438]

Honey I love this movie but your commentary had me HOLLIN 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣!!!!!

[@shannynmartin3157]

15:13 i'ma just pretend they're riding to "Rain on Me" by Ashanti while they plan the robbery 😂

[@Daydreams-hu2fs]

Funny cause larenz tate was the Ashanti bf in the video 😅

[@Eliza45683]

Thank you for giving these in-depth and insightful reviews to some fa sho classics, Sis!

[@Serpentqueenm22f]

I love your videos, thank you getting straight to the reviews no fillers!

[@EclecticPotpourri]

Not the algorithm finally getting me to a Black Fem KZbin page who’s voice and vibe I enjoy.

[@xprettyboix18]

Not male set it off

[@shannynmartin3157]

Lmao 😂😂

[@amyadams9970]

Such a sad story, but I feel bad for Sara and her brother (or sister) the most. Little girl going to grow up without a father or an Aunty. Like Anthony couldn't have hide some money for them?

[@beoverwait]

Not H-town blaring 😂😂😂😂😂

[@theRatchetSiren]

I wanted you to do this one so bad ❤️❤️

[@roberthenry7922]

I had no problem with Anthony joining Marines. College isn’t for everyone. I feel Anthony wanted different paths in life knowing he’d be fighting a war in Vietnam though his mom and brother was against it. Problem was he came back with issues he needed to deal with like PTSD. He needed help with that and he should’ve made a career with Marines. My father is retired from army and Vietnam Vet. And did great for himself. Looking at situation with Juanita I see why he didn’t write her his focus was on surviving. But he could’ve just told her I’ll take care of my daughter but you need to look elsewhere for man in your life. Anthony shouldn’t have returned home. He should’ve made career out of Marines then got help with PTSD. Going home wasn’t same his buddy Skip was strung out, Kirby wasn’t good influence on him he needed away from him. And yes Delilah was probably better. She had a future but was lured to do wrong with Anthony. At end I felt bad for his family seeing him have to be locked up. Delilah I hated to see die but made choice to do wrong with Anthony. But it comes to choices when do wrong would you be willing to suffer consequences.

[@EmpressMagik]

i just found you a week ago. have been watching yo vids like crazy you are now in my top fave youtubers 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡