Menace II Society
by Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
List Price:
Our Price: $8.99
You Save: $5.97 (40%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy Used: from $3.33 (click here)
Category: DVD
See more DVD releases
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD Cover Information
Actor: June Kyoto Lu, Larenz Tate, Samuel L. Jackson, Toshi Toda, Tyrin TurnerDirector: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes
DVD: 2 Sides, Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: Letterbox, 1.85:1
Running Time: 104 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1997-10-22
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: New Line Home Video
Movie Reviews of Menace II Society
Movie Review: Maybe I just can't relate...
Summary: 1 Stars
I'd heard about this movie from EVERYBODY about how good it was and how much of a classic it was. I'm 24 years old and I didn't see it for the first time until 3 years ago. I'm pretty open to all kinds of movies, but the magic wasn't there for me with this one. Maybe I just need to see it again.
Summary of Menace II Society
Tyrin Turner may not have broken out into stardom as was initially expected, but his work in Menace II Society is one of the more powerful cinematic debuts. The film, from the brother writer-director team of Allen and Albert Hughes, chronicles life in the Los Angeles 'hood. Similar territory was covered in the equally commanding Boyz N the Hood, but what makes this cautionary tale stand out is not only the Hughes brothers' forceful story, (written with their friend, Tyger Williams) and direction, but the naturalness of then-newcomer leads Turner as Caine, Larenz Tate as O-Dog, and Jada Pinkett as Ronnie. They are so credible--occasionally frighteningly so--that the repressive universe of violent ghetto life is captured effectively. Life as portrayed here--and no doubt accurately so--is both figuratively and literally narrow. As a very young boy, Caine witnesses his dad murdered over something inconsequential, and his mom OD. His is a world where respect comes from intimidation, power from violence. Despite his understanding of right and wrong (values passed on by a good friend, his kind grandparents, a caring teacher), his life and its entrapments are too much to overcome. --N.F. MendozaDirected by twin brothers, Allen and Albert Hughes, this critically acclaimed cinematic masterpiece brilliantly details real life in today's tough inner city. With the powerhouse performances by Tyrin Turner (Deep Cover), Larenz Tate (The Fresh Prince of Bel Air) and Jada Pinkett (A Different World), the film also features dynamite supporting roles by Charles S. Dutton (Roc) and Bill Duke (Predator).
DVD Features:
Interviews
Production Notes
Theatrical Trailer
Action & Adventure DVD Video
DVD Video
- Action & Adventure
- African American Cinema
- Animation
- Anime & Manga
- Art House & International
- Classics
- Comedy
- Cult Movies
- Documentary
- Drama
- Educational
- Fitness & Yoga
- Gay & Lesbian
- Horror
- Kids & Family
- Military & War
- Music Video & Concerts
- Musicals & Performing Arts
- Mystery & Suspense
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Special Interests
- Sports
- Television
- Westerns
Movies most talked about in My favorite movies: growing up in the 80's and 90's
BoomerangRelease date: 2002-09-24; DVD
Best price: $5.24
Price in other shops:
Menace II SocietyRelease date: 1997-10-22; DVD
Best price: $6.17
Price in other shops:
Friday (New Line Platinum Series)Release date: 1999-03-02; DVD
Best price: $3.74
Price in other shops:
Clueless (Special Whatever! Edition)Release date: 2005-08-30; DVD
Best price: $4.58
Price in other shops:
Boyz 'N the HoodRelease date: 1998-07-14; DVD
Best price: $6.49
Price in other shops:
School DazeRelease date: 2001-01-30; DVD
Best price: $4.56
Price in other shops:
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Vista Series)Buena Vista Home Video; Release date: 2003-03-25; DVD
Best price: $9.97
Price in other shops:
My Fair LadyRelease date: 1998-12-08; DVD
Best price: $5.98
Price in other shops:
Coming to AmericaRelease date: 1999-03-09; DVD
Best price: $10.36
Price in other shops:
House PartyRelease date: 2000-06-06; DVD
Best price: $6.04
Price in other shops:
Similar DVD Movies
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in The Hood (Unrated Miramax Collector's Edition)Release date: 2005-09-20; DVD
Best price: $5.93
Price in other shops:
Poetic JusticeRelease date: 1999-03-30; DVD
Best price: $7.58
Price in other shops:
The Players ClubRelease date: 1999-09-14; DVD
Best price: $6.37
Price in other shops:
New Jack City (Two-Disc Special Edition)Warner Brothers; Release date: 2005-08-23; DVD
Best price: $6.08
Price in other shops:
Belly, Special Edition, Version 2Release date: 2004-01-20; DVD
Best price: $4.98
Price in other shops:
Set It OffRelease date: 1999-09-14; DVD
Best price: $5.80
Price in other shops:
Above the RimTeam Marketing; Release date: 2004-06-01; DVD
Best price: $6.55
Price in other shops:
Dead PresidentsRelease date: 1998-05-20; DVD
Best price: $5.91
Price in other shops:
JuiceRelease date: 2001-01-16; DVD
Best price: $4.59
Price in other shops:
Boyz 'N the HoodRelease date: 1998-07-14; DVD
Best price: $6.49
Price in other shops: