"John Singleton wrote, produced and directed this film, which takes place in the 'other' underbelly of LA : the neat black neighbourhoods. And despite shootings in the streets, the area stays neat. No neighbours getting involved, no police investigating shootings, just business as usual.The best thing about this film is Singleton's penchant for surreal [...] scenes, similar to John Schlesinger's 'Midnight Cowboy' fast-cut [...] interludes ...An honest film about boys and girls, with respectful performances by everyone involved ..."
"I was absolutely SHOCKED when I saw that a director with the ability of John Singleton (Boyz N the Hood, Poetic Justice, Higher Learning) had crafted this mess.There is just no plot, no script, sub-par effects, and atrocious acting. When are people going to learn that Paul Walker's hair can't carry a movie. If I heard him say ''bro' one more time I was going to throw my TV out a window.If you have the option, just lay out the money to go to a car show. You'll get to wander around as long as you want looking at all the tricked-out super-cars without all that annoying 'movie' thing to get in the way."
"Singleton's infantile critique of African American men's Peter Pan syndrome is laughable, uncreative, and unartistic with little to go on beyond stock, racist caricatures. While we are hungry for real stories about our own lives that help to explore our soulwounds and the complexities of urban life, this movie does nothing more than contribute to our exploitation. Singleton treats women as nothing more than directionless victims, shallow, and one dimensional. Our men, on the other hand, are nothing more than sex drive and fists. This is an unfortunate addition to the pile of crap that the film industry is calling 'cutting edge.' The film is without artistry or decent story-telling. And it does nothing to extend a revolutionary view that is true HIP HOP."
"This is an entertaining film. There aren't any shocking plot twists, no clever surprise endings - it's just good, solid entertainment.
There are stereotypical characters that act in predictable ways, but somehow it comes off as original and you don't mind it. The level of acting has something to do with it, for certain. Mark Wahlberg is great at playing a crazy M'Fer, Tyrese has come a hell of a long way with his acting abilities and Andre 3000 also turns in a solid performance.
The movie will definitely hold your attention. It's worth a watch."