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

[@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.

[@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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[@szacntrl]

That pfp is cute ❤

[@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

[@SONOFPEARL315]

CUZ DATS JUST HOW IT GO MAYNE....😂😂😂

[@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."

[@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 😂😂😂😂

[@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

[@spartacusmikey]

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.

[@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.

[@reneedennis2011]

​@@mohamedbaradji7504 Yup.

[@Wolf-bz6kq]

Yea no white vets were mistreated when they returned from Vietnam....

[@TG5455]

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

[@reneedennis2011]

I agree.

[@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*

[@peacekeeperbabe]

As an acting fan, it is painful to see how amazing Chris Tucker‘s talents are but then he goes into ‘Rush Hour’ acting zone, where (despite a $20 million payday), can’t remember that co-star’s name is Lee. How unfulfilling 2 get paid top dollar & get lesser quality employment.

[@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.

[@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.

[@diggs1989]

Word. This was the first war where they came back & everyone hated them, said it wasn’t a real war. Everything they went through was for naught.

[@ultramag0343]

​@magicsam8247 You don't know how your life will turn out, remember this is a movie ! How many people go to college and still don't do shit !?

[@ThePrettyArcher]

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

[@prettyprincess28]

That line was funny😂

[@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

[@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

[@diggs1989]

So many scenes in this movie that I had to rewatch because of the cinematography

[@Beautywithin2206]

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

[@DeauntesSpot]

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

[@reneedennis2011]

😂😂😂😂

[@jinb6242]

😂

[@_haitian_barbie_]

Lmaoo

[@kamieyonce]

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

[@jinb6242]

Yes

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@SONOFPEARL315]

Just too real....

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

Cutty was wild disrespectful lol 🤣🤣🤣.

[@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.

[@jasongibbs3713]

I don't agree. He had every right to be upset. She told him she would wait for him, and she didn't. She broke her promise, lied, and got involved with a dangerous gangster. She ruined the relationship before he even got back. His mistake was not accepting that she was sullied, corrupted, and already gone. The worst decision he made in the movie was trying to be a family with her. It was her constant bickering that led him to commit the bank robbery. She should've waited for him to come back like she said she would. Instead she was corrupted, and her corrupted being drove him to his death

[@tlfsag88]

@@jasongibbs3713 Well two things can be true. Although she was with another person (a very dangerous person), she did reach out to him while he was away in Vietnam. He didn't reach back out to her. So they were both at fault..

[@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

[@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.

[@kimberlyjackson7266]

One of my favorite movies. The soundtrack was phenomenal

[@reneedennis2011]

I agree 👍🏾!

[@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

[@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!!!!

[@shanenolan085]

24:47 I'm with you.. that scene with Skip's eyes FREAKED ME OUT as a child 💯💯👑

[@SONOFPEARL315]

For some reason, I thought that scene was cool! 😂

[@SONOFPEARL315]

For some reason, I thought that scene was cool! 😂

[@DreMo521_]

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

[@j-dub22]

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

[@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

[@mistressravenlilyscreepybo5493]

Anthony made a litany of bad choices that brought down not only himself but those who loved him. He was an idealist drive by nativete ( we've all been there) he was his own worse enemy. He could have written to Juanita telling her what his life was like over there to give her a better understanding but he didn't. I don't think he cared about her at all. He pretty much told her that after getting with her. His broken thought process of what a man is is why his development remained arrested. I think he was her first and she felt more about him because of it. She did move on with Cutty but he wasnt who she wanted. He was who she needed there's a big difference between the two. New viewer and I just subscribed. I'm looking forward to more engaging content. All the best.

[@Cerseiswineglass]

- "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!?

[@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 🎬!

[@latanyasmall8802]

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

[@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

[@Chinky111987]

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

[@f8c3themusic]

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.

[@reneedennis2011]

Good for you 👍🏾.

[@redbone8844]

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

[@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

[@shaneecuevas7990]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

This movie had one helluva soundtrack. But Anthony chose the worst comrades to partake in a bank robbery. He chose an Agent Orange stricken heroin addict, a psychotic street PREACHER, a pyromaniac, and a one legged man. The only one who was a remotely good fit was Delilah because she had no problem going off but she was too unhinged and irrational.

[@ClumsyTrout]

This movie gave me nightmares lowkey.

[@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 😅.

[@craigwapples4200]

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

[@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

[@ultramag0343]

​@@John_on_the_mountainThat's only if you set yourself up for failure. It has nothing to do with your MOS !

[@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.

[@anitabrundidge4043]

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

[@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

[@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" 😂😂😂😂

[@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! 😊🦔🦔🦔

[@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🫀

[@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.

[@packnetadaija]

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

[@KRoc24]

27:55 I'm glad that you brought this up. I remember being a kid hoping that Delilah and Anthony would be together.

[@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.

[@shakxoxo]

Come on Dead Presidents!!! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@ivorynicole20]

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

[@janayarroyo22]

Another STUNNING review ❤

[@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.

[@shanenolan085]

22:55 Yooooo I just went back and was watching clips earlier before seeing THIS video, and I asked myself the SAME question 😭😭😭 I noticed Kirby skipping and was like... how the hell did he make it back to the safe house nut they chased José 😭😭

[@Tyguy719]

“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

[@cherrythephatgoddess4962]

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

[@forthenostalgia]

That could be a possibility as well.

[@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. ❤

[@CJCrump]

Another Hughes Brothers classic...

[@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.

[@kamieyonce]

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

[@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."

[@lakeshagadson357]

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

[@jayxtacee5695]

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

[@ACWall985]

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

[@KRoc24]

Hate that Anthony had ALL that anger for Juanita but nothin for Cutty.

[@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

[@devanvieira9174]

15:07 The scene that always pops in my head when i think of Dead Prez, its soo euphoric.

[@Serpentqueenm22f]

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

[@shanenolan085]

14:30 It's not just his anger... he's battling with PTSD and what he experienced in the war... that's why later scenes of him having flashbacks and night terrors were affecting him so much... It was a running theme throughout the film...

[@BadJuJu93]

Also 12:02 he got his hand blown off. Not trying to critique your video. Just providing a little insight. Love your work!

[@justkenyaa]

Me and my mama favorite movie growing up 😩🤍

[@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

[@niabelizaire3596]

This is a classic ❤️💯

[@geraldwarren6438]

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

[@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!!!🙌🏿🤣

[@devantejackson5085]

In the words of DJ Khaled, "Another one". You've done it again babygirl I love this classic. I loved Delilah opposed to Juanita I wish Anthony would have got with Delilah and went to college like Skippy said in the beginning. I thought Juanita was kinda disrespectful especially with 'Cutty' played by the OG Clifton Powell. Also, I liked Jose' and Kirby as well, too bad Jo, Delilah, and Skippy lost their lives ultimately. 😞 But other than that overall a forever Dope 90's film 🎥. Good Analysis as Usual Babygirl Keep it up And Lastly, can you do the following: Poetic Justice The Best Man The Brothers Brown Sugar Breaking all the Rules Hitch

[@devantejackson5085]

P.S. that's OG Isaac Hayes on the Lincoln Continental scene and if that sounds familiar that's Ashanti "Rain on me" remixed 💯 factz

[@justicestyles]

In my opinion this is the best Hughes brothers film and because this was based on a true story … Larenz Tate character is still alive I believe in real life … and this is Chris Tuckers best role ever

[@mothom323]

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

[@tylerking9831]

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

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@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

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@THERSC216]

Bad decisions were: -Anthony going to the Marines except college and abandoning his child and woman thus allowing Cutty to be in her life -Having a robbery crew of: a man with one hand, a man with one arm, a Black Panther, a junkie, a crazy man/preacher, and O-Dog all with facepaint. -Including the preacher/crazy guy The judge (Martin Sheen) is very liberal/anti war, it came out in this scene.

[@michellehebert5061]

Chris Tucker was very outstanding in this 🍿🎥 movie.

[@AdoseofAlana_]

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

[@LGKids]

I enjoy these recaps so much! She totally went in when they were talking about Kiyon! Lol! Peace!

[@sweetbabyboo5]

The transitions were everything! Including from drama to comedy. Excellent movie. 1. I wonder if Kirby not recognizing Anthony was foreshadowing 2. I thought Skip was drafted

[@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.

[@hbftf6431]

I was waiting on this thank you 🙌

[@Docmananoff]

Great movie. @8:30 Skip messed up in college and got drafted into the marines. At that time they didn’t have a choice. Anthony was the only one who volunteered to go but he would have been drafted eventually too. And a few dudes were like Anthony, not thinking about their family back home because a distraction like that could get them killed. He probably stayed in touch with Kirby because Kirby had been to war as well and could give Anthony advice. Anthony’s mom was asking dumb questions like “What did you do?” “Well mom, I almost got my head blown off numerous times. And this one guy got his 🍆 chopped off and shoved in his mouth…pass the salt please.” 😏😂

[@Eliza45683]

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

[@theRatchetSiren]

I wanted you to do this one so bad ❤️❤️