list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around New Jack City on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/New_Jack_City/24406/default.aspx Title: New Jack City
Year: 1991
Director: Mario Van Peebles
Plot: The ruthless leader of a New York City drug syndicate battles to maintain his power and avoid imprisonment in this fast-moving action drama. While the film's heroes are Scotty (Ice-T) and Nick (Judd Nelson), a pair of tough, streetwise cops, the main focus is their target, drug lord Nino Brown (Wesley Snipes). A criminal businessman with no room for pity or emotion, the flashy but severe Brown has built an empire and transformed an abandoned Harlem apartment building into a well-defended fortress. He begins to consider himself invincible, but his lust for power and the unpredictable actions of a former client turned police informer threaten to bring about his potential downfall. First-time director Mario Van Peebles keeps the traditional plot moving at an appropriately rapid pace, with stylish action sequences and energetic performances. The film's violence was somewhat controversial on its initial release, especially after shooting incidents marred showings in several theaters. However, the film's moral message is clearly anti-drug and anti-crime, its main intent to provide a high-powered, modern take on the gangster movie. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
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]]>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:13:23 GMTNew Jack City1991Mario Van PeeblesThe ruthless leader of a New York City drug syndicate battles to maintain his power and avoid imprisonment in this fast-moving action drama. While the film's heroes are Scotty (<a href="/players/P____34312/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Ice-T</a>) and Nick (<a href="/players/P____52196/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Judd Nelson</a>), a pair of tough, streetwise cops, the main focus is their target, drug lord Nino Brown (<a href="/players/P____66675/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Wesley Snipes</a>). A criminal businessman with no room for pity or emotion, the flashy but severe Brown has built an empire and transformed an abandoned Harlem apartment building into a well-defended fortress. He begins to consider himself invincible, but his lust for power and the unpredictable actions of a former client turned police informer threaten to bring about his potential downfall. First-time director <a href="/players/P____55777/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Mario Van Peebles</a> keeps the traditional plot moving at an appropriately rapid pace, with stylish action sequences and energetic performances. The film's violence was somewhat controversial on its initial release, especially after shooting incidents marred showings in several theaters. However, the film's moral message is clearly anti-drug and anti-crime, its main intent to provide a high-powered, modern take on the gangster movie. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide4Slightly Tagged (1-5)523http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t66099yecot.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/New_Jack_City/24406/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/the_mow/archive/2009/4/27/41816.aspx Post By: The_MOW
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Post Date: 4/27/2009 1:12:25 PM
Body: Two cops (Ice-T and Judd Nelson) are on the hunt for a ruthless drug lord (Wesley Snipes), who is slowly taking over the New York City when he introduces crack cocaine to the city's drug addicted population. They go undercover on their own when the budget for their Task Force is cut for a short period. This movie has some of the best acting I've seen in a long time. Nelson, Ice-T and especially Snipes are great in their roles. Mario Van Peebles, who also directed "New Jack City", wasn't in the film that much, but his performance is just as good. Speaking of Peebles -- his direction was just as good as the performances of his cast. He used light and shadow to the movie's advantage quite well. He also used NYC just as well as he used the gritiest locations available to him to help show the world of a drug addict on quite possibly the most dangerous drug on the streets today. Another well done part of the movie is the makeup. You actually can believe the addicts are seriously having problems by just looking at them. There are a few characters who are not well developed, but they do help in advancing the story. In my opinion, the characters of the old man (Bill Cobbs) and the girlfriend of the drug lord (Vanessa Williams) should have been expanded upon a bit more. Let me warn you on a point or two. There is a lot of gun-play in this movie, as well as a lot of blood. This movie is not for those who can't handle graphic, violent scenes or children. This movie is pretty much for adults. The language is also of a frank nature. It also depicts crack cocaine use. The message to the movie is as relevant today as it was when this movie was in theaters. It gives a realistic look at the world of a drug addict through the eyes of the pushers and the cops trying to put them behind bars. If you want a good movie with a message, and don't mind graphic scenes of a violent nature, then "New Jack City" should be on your Must See List.
]]>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:12:25 GMTThe_MOWThe_MOW Blog4/27/2009 1:12:25 PMTwo cops (Ice-T and Judd Nelson) are on the hunt for a ruthless drug lord (Wesley Snipes), who is slowly taking over the New York City when he introduces crack cocaine to the city's drug addicted population. They go undercover on their own when the budget for their Task Force is cut for a short period. This movie has some of the best acting I've seen in a long time. Nelson, Ice-T and especially Snipes are great in their roles. Mario Van Peebles, who also directed "New Jack City", wasn't in the film that much, but his performance is just as good. Speaking of Peebles -- his direction was just as good as the performances of his cast. He used light and shadow to the movie's advantage quite well. He also used NYC just as well as he used the gritiest locations available to him to help show the world of a drug addict on quite possibly the most dangerous drug on the streets today. Another well done part of the movie is the makeup. You actually can believe the addicts are seriously having problems by just looking at them. There are a few characters who are not well developed, but they do help in advancing the story. In my opinion, the characters of the old man (Bill Cobbs) and the girlfriend of the drug lord (Vanessa Williams) should have been expanded upon a bit more. Let me warn you on a point or two. There is a lot of gun-play in this movie, as well as a lot of blood. This movie is not for those who can't handle graphic, violent scenes or children. This movie is pretty much for adults. The language is also of a frank nature. It also depicts crack cocaine use. The message to the movie is as relevant today as it was when this movie was in theaters. It gives a realistic look at the world of a drug addict through the eyes of the pushers and the cops trying to put them behind bars. If you want a good movie with a message, and don't mind graphic scenes of a violent nature, then "New Jack City" should be on your Must See List. http://www.spout.com/blogs/bishopx3g/archive/2007/5/28/9599.aspx Post By: bishopx3g
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Post Date: 5/28/2007 8:41:24 PM
Body: NINO BROWN!! Thats my dogg!! Boooyyyy Wesley Snipes put it to these cats but Damnn!! he fell off at the end! Absolute Power man! It will get you every time! For me I think this movie started the whole gotta get the soundtrack thing. The music was felt throughout the whole movie and even defined most of the defining moments of the film. Not since (and I know I'm gonna get alot of flak for this) Scarface has a movie captured the angst of a charcter and made you root for them even though their desires and path would lead them to corruption and despair for others. Though we all knew he was wrong, somewhere along the way we knew that his good intentions went the way of the wind.
]]>Tue, 29 May 2007 00:41:24 GMTbishopx3gbishopx3g Blog5/28/2007 8:41:24 PMNINO BROWN!! Thats my dogg!! Boooyyyy Wesley Snipes put it to these cats but Damnn!! he fell off at the end! Absolute Power man! It will get you every time! For me I think this movie started the whole gotta get the soundtrack thing. The music was felt throughout the whole movie and even defined most of the defining moments of the film. Not since (and I know I&#39;m gonna get alot of flak for this) Scarface has a movie captured the angst of a charcter and made you root for them even though their desires and path would lead them to corruption and despair for others. Though we all knew he was wrong, somewhere along the way we knew that his good intentions went the way of the wind. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/drugs/MemberTagFilms.aspxdrugs
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