Fresh (1994) - May 7, 2013

[Akijama]

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A bright young African-American boy attempts to survive life in the city by acting as an errand boy for a drug dealer in this thoughtful, sharply plotted drama. Known as Fresh, the young man must use his delivery jobs to support himself and his troubled sister, receiving nothing from his distant, alcoholic father but the occasional chess lesson. His intelligence and quiet determination serve him well, as he wins the trust of his employer and settles into an unpleasant but survivable routine. Even this small comfort disappears, however, when Fresh accidentally witnesses the killing of a classmate and becomes a potential target himself. Forced into an impossible situation, he puts his experience and strategic ability to good use, developing a tricky plan to protect his own life and defeat the killers. First-time director Boaz Yakin emphasizes restraint and realism, presenting potentially sensationalistic material with a minimum of violence and flash. Instead, attention is placed on the strong, layered performances, particularly Sean Nelson as Fresh and Samuel L. Jackson as his embittered father. While some have questioned the film's treatment of inner city life, the film was generally acclaimed, thanks to its seriousness and complexity.

[iScottie]

Heard great things about this movie, will more than likely give it a blind buy down the road.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by iScottie

Heard great things about this movie, will more than likely give it a blind buy down the road.

It's a great movie and maybe the best of the 90's Hood movies (Boyz N tha Hood, Menace 2 Society, etc.). The third act is pretty incredible, i love the writing. Can't wait

[IIG]

What? This freaking makes my day!

[DetroitSportsFan]

Another 90s hood movie for my collection.

[lilant2248]

Day one for me.

[Seymour]

Echo Bridge.

You need to add a disclaimer when you announce titles by these clowns.

[TJS_Blu]

I remember seeing this on vhs and being real impressed with Sean Nelson, will be interesting how it holds up after the passage of time.

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by Seymour

Echo Bridge.

You need to add a disclaimer when you announce titles by these clowns.

I feel your pain. I still hope they do this one right.

[Oscar Rothman]

Great movie. Day one!

[jd_from_da_80s]

Originally Posted by Seymour

Echo Bridge.

You need to add a disclaimer when you announce titles by these clowns.

I try to stay away from them but I may make an exception for this one.

[Batmon77]

Great flick....not really a "Hood" flick like Above the Rim and Juice.

[JetsFoo]

DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS MOVIE!!! Best news I heard on this forum for awhile!!

[johngotti]

I never taught this would be released on blu-ray. Hopefully Clockers would be released in the near future.

[Artie]

Originally Posted by johngotti

I never taught this would be released on blu-ray. Hopefully Clockers would be released in the near future.

[C Weeezy]

About damn time. So happy I held off getting the DVD. They been playing it on cable in HD for the past 2yrs now. One of my top ten films right here.

[IIG]

Sean Nelson, Samuel L Jackson, and Giancarlo Esposito all gave performances that should have been Oscar nominated. Hell, the film itself should have been nominated (except it came out in the great year of '94). Anybody that blind buys this and is just expecting another "hood" movie, prepare to be blown away. Cannot wait!

[tama]

"Im stupid fresh. I got all the dope moves."

Don't mess this up EB. Day 1 purchase for me.

[jd_from_da_80s]

Now I'm tempted to get In Too Deep. I've been on the fence about it because of it's PQ but if I'm gonna get Fresh regardless, I gotta get In Too Deep.

Damn you EB

[Monterey Jack]

Hard to believe Boaz Yakin went from making this to movies like Safe.

[Show spoiler]For the record, I liked Safe.