Very similar to Boyz n the Hood, Menace II Society follows a young black man, Caine, as he falls deeper into a world of drive-by shootings, revenge killings, drugs and senseless violence in general. Eventually he comes to realise that he needs to get out or he will eventually be put in prison or die.
Much more violent than Boyz, it has an equally potent message. It also has a brilliant line near the opening and a brilliant line near the closing.
I liked it, even if it is a touch depressing.
Features Samuel L Jackson in a cameo as Caine's father. He's badass, as usual.
My rating: 7.4 / 10
IMDB rating: 7.4 / 10
Running time: 97 mins
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