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Baby Boy |  | Director: John Singleton
Actors: AlexSandra Wright, Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding, Tamara LaSeon Bass
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  115 reviews
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, DVD, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 99
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 130 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 043396064584
ISBN: 0767867106
UPC: 043396064584
EAN: 9780767867108
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: November 6, 2001
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Product Description
The story of a 20-year old African American man having a hard time growing up and facing life on the mean streets of L.A.
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A worthy companion piece to 1991's Boyz N the Hood, John Singleton's Baby Boy expresses compassionate but unforgiving criticism of young, African American black men who lead reckless, irresponsible lives while blithely blaming racism for their chronic disadvantage. That's already enough to make this a provocative and emotionally challenging film, but Singleton injects his drama with such passionate vitality that it never seems inflammatory; instead, in presenting this portrait of a confused and conflicted 20-year-old black man named Jody (Tyrese Gibson), Singleton is both affectionate and accusatory, lending Baby Boy an edgy, timeless wisdom that other, less courageous films could never hope to offer. Unemployed and living with his 36-year-old mother (A.J. Johnson), Jody has fathered children from two young mothers and seems destined for an early grave. He never knew his father, but his mother's new boyfriend Melvin (played to perfection by Ving Rhames) is an ex-con with streetwise maturity that Jody, in time, will come to recognize and respect. This generational dynamic is the lifeblood of Singleton's central theme; Jody can follow Melvin's example or fall into the trap of lawlessness personified by Rodney (Snoop Dogg), a violent gangsta who arrives to threaten Jody's tenuous chance at a respectable adulthood. Through a wealth of fine performances and blistering dialogue, Baby Boy presents hard questions with no easy answers, and although Singleton is prone to polemical melodrama, his blunt approach serves a noble and ultimately hopeful purpose. --Jeff Shannon
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 It deserves a big fat 0 August 26, 2010
Michele Greene (Jacksonville,FL)
Baby Boy is whack. I watch this movie and can't understand all the hype. My friends say that's how it is in the black neighborhoods. No it's not. Every black person don't act a fool. I don't. It just made no sense whatsoever. And why all the sex. Just plain stupid. Have a agruement have sex. I still don't understand that part in the movie. Don't buy this movie unless you in to real foolishness and stupidity. This movie is for the trash bin.
 the best July 12, 2010
freddiemackk
great condition i got it early and everything went good there was nothing wrong with the movie no scratches or nothing it was a brand new psp movie i look foward of buying from here again you guys did a very good job and thanks keep up the good work so guys that are looking and reading this thanks for the time have a nice day goodbybe folks
extended adolescence June 26, 2010
Vicki L. Taylor (seattle, WA USA)
I saw this movie in a theater when it first came out and found it very entertaining and the acting great. I think the premise of the movie is mainly, that for this generation, growing up and becoming an adult is a long, painful process, no matter where you live, or what color you are. My daughter is 23 and everyone she knows that is her age, with a few rare exceptions, are feeling like they are between adolescence and adulthood. They are confused and rely way too much on their parents. Partly because of the expense of everything now, but also because they don't feel ready for all of the adult responsibilities that society demands of them. I have friends with 30 year old kids living with them. Yes, there was a lot of cussing, violence and sex scenes in the movie, but that is part of the culture of this youngest generation. They are exposed to it every day. Atleast Jody grew up at the end of the film. Unfortunately, there are men twice his age that haven't made the leap. I was married to one, lol. Bottom line- I thought it was a good, thought provoking movie.
One of my favorite movies of all time June 25, 2010
Michelle Bynes
I love this movie!! I can watch it and never grow tired of it. This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I still can't believe that this movie is almost 10 years old and STILL looks like it was released in theatres yesterday.Thanks again amazon.com
I LOVE THAT MOVIE& ITS THE TRUTH IN ALOT OF SITUATIONS April 10, 2010
L. PARKER (GREENVILLE, NC)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I WATCH IT ALOT. I SEEN ALOT OF BLACK WOMEN THAT WORK LIKE A SLAVE THEN LET THEIR BOYFRIEND/ HUSBAND DRIVE HER CAR LIKE IT IS HIS CAR.
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