What Is the Best Urban/Gang Type Movie?? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

CZAR · 10-06-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Well it is in a way, I was 16 in those days, was my time, I relate to it. I don't really relate to the stuff of today, hip hop and all that clothing. I guess I am growing old. In the same way you could not relate too well to the gang movies of the 60's.

But it's your thread and your rules

so I will say American History X but that movie is scary

Well i did list The Wanderers which is pretty old! lol Got Em!!

Sponge-worthy · 10-06-2009, 06:19 PM

It's a bit tough to know exactly what Czar is asking for here, as street gangs are an integral component of organized crime, generally, and the term "gang" itself suggests some degree of organization, inherently. Also, I am assuming that Czar uses the term "urban" in its contemporary, de facto, seemingly-politically correct role as a racial/generational moniker. Thus, it would seem that Czar is looking specifically to films with highlight the street-by-street turf battles waged by young "gangstas" and less so on the actual sources of the revenue/supply chains which perpetuate the necessity for the young boots on the ground.

As such, my favorite film would be 1994's Fresh.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109842/

While the film does follow a character who moves back and forth a bit from the street-level thuggery to the more deliberate and entrepreneurial elements of the drug trade, the "urban" element, as it were, is quite the focus.

CZAR · 10-06-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan69969

It's a bit tough to know exactly what Czar is asking for here, as street gangs are an integral component of organized crime, generally, and the term "gang" itself suggests some degree of organization, inherently. Also, I am assuming that Czar uses the term "urban" in its contemporary, de facto, seemingly-politically correct role as a racial/generational moniker. Thus, it would seem that Czar is looking specifically to films with highlight the street-by-street turf battles waged by young "gangstas" and less so on the actual sources of the revenue/supply chains which perpetuate the necessity for the young boots on the ground.

As such, my favorite film would be 1994's Fresh.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109842/

While the film does follow a character who moves back and forth a bit from the street-level thuggery to the more deliberate and entrepreneurial elements of the drug trade, the "urban" element, as it were, is quite the focus.

Good movie, but I would call that organized crime as well as it is about to heavy dealers. Basically I wanted as u said street gang or urban type feel. Fresh is more of drug war and two cats tryin to run the city in the drugging business if u will. I would list that on my organized list though, but good flick nonetheless. Got Em!!

Riff Magnum · 10-06-2009, 06:34 PM

American History X and Boyz in the Hood are classics of the "genre", but no love for Colors is surprising.

Fighter · 10-06-2009, 06:35 PM

Menace II Society

Elvis · 10-06-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Well i did list The Wanderers which is pretty old! lol Got Em!!

Warriors is older....

CZAR · 10-06-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Warriors is older....

I looked them up and it says they both came out in 79!! Got Em!!

goochspot · 10-06-2009, 07:05 PM

I'm not sure if Clockers falls under your description, but I consider it the best.

Juice is my favorite

I also enjoyed Belly, but I may be the only one.

My least favorite would be...does anything that Master P made count?

CZAR · 10-06-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by goochspot

I'm not sure if Clockers falls under your description, but I consider it the best.

Juice is my favorite

I also enjoyed Belly, but I may be the only one.

My least favorite would be...does anything that Master P made count?

Clockers & Juice are great films! Didnt care for Belly as nas was garbage but DMX did a good job. But to me Belly & Clockers focused more on drugs and not the street gang or plain & simple hood life mentality of setrippin etc...But again nice calls and I guess if I expanded they could count but I tried to draw a thin line here! Oh as for master P. I loved a film he made called Lockdown! Very independent so alot of people have not seen it but easily his best film. i recommend u check it out! Got Em!!

Iron-Blu-123 · 10-06-2009, 07:19 PM

American History X

goochspot · 10-06-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Clockers & Juice are great films! Didnt care for Belly as nas was garbage but DMX did a good job. But to me Belly & Clockers focused more on drugs and not the street gang or plain & simple hood life mentality of setrippin etc...But again nice calls and I guess if I expanded they could count but I tried to draw a thin line here! Got Em!!

Yeah, Nas is horrible in Belly. What I like about Belly was solely the visuals. I do think that the soundtrack is far better than the movie, but I was in highschool when Belly came out and it was the culture I was consumed in. Not drugs, but Hip-Hop.

You're right, Clockers mainly focuses on the drugs.

Juice, again because of my childhood, is still one of my personal favorites. The soundtrack and the opening of that movie with Eric B. and Rakim bumping through the spreakers still makes me smile. Wait...it was Eric B. and Rakim right? I haven't seen it in a long time.

Elvis · 10-06-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

I looked them up and it says they both came out in 79!! Got Em!!

Mines Feb 79 yours is July 79!

Im just giving you a hard time ...

Al Bundy · 10-06-2009, 07:27 PM

OP where is Blood In Blood Out in this poll?
One of the greatest movies of all time.

goochspot · 10-06-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Timhortons

OP where is Blood In Blood Out in this poll?
One of the greatest movies of all time.

It is in the poll.

DetroitSportsFan · 10-06-2009, 07:30 PM

I'm down with:

Boyz N The Hood
Warriors
Blood In, Blood Out
Juice
American History X
Baby Boy
Menace II Society
Colors
Original Gangstas

Fighter · 10-06-2009, 07:35 PM

City of God is a decent urban/gang film.

Al Bundy · 10-06-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by goochspot

It is in the poll.

How convenient.

CZAR · 10-06-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by goochspot

Yeah, Nas is horrible in Belly. What I like about Belly was solely the visuals. I do think that the soundtrack is far better than the movie, but I was in highschool when Belly came out and it was the culture I was consumed in. Not drugs, but Hip-Hop.

You're right, Clockers mainly focuses on the drugs.

Juice, again because of my childhood, is still one of my personal favorites. The soundtrack and the opening of that movie with Eric B. and Rakim bumping through the spreakers still makes me smile. Wait...it was Eric B. and Rakim right? I haven't seen it in a long time.

Yea that was Rakim "Know The Ledge" That sound track slapped! My fav was Naughty by Nature "Uptown Anthem" But I am from the hip hop gen as well so we can relate. I can watch Juice over and over!! Bishop (Pac) was a beast!! Got Em!!

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Mines Feb 79 yours is July 79!

Im just giving you a hard time ...

Haha good one! technically u right! Got Em!!

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Originally Posted by Timhortons

OP where is Blood In Blood Out in this poll?
One of the greatest movies of all time.

Are u serious?? Reading is fundamental! Got Em!!

SDon1969 · 10-06-2009, 07:42 PM

I am torn between The Outsiders and The Warriors on this one. I guess if I had a gun to my head......uh....The Outsiders!

LOL @ the name goochspot.

Elvis · 10-06-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SDon1969

I am torn between The Outsiders and The Warriors on this one. I guess if I had a gun to my head......uh....The Outsiders!

LOL @ the name goochspot.

Im sorry....I cant vote for any movie with the line: Stay gold Ponyboy!

View Poll Results: What Is the Best Urban/Gang Movie??
South Central	2	2.13%
Gridiron Gang	1	1.06%
Waist Deep	1	1.06%
Higher Learning	1	1.06%
187	0	0%
Boyz N The Hood	16	17.02%
The Outsiders	7	7.45%
The Warriors	11	11.70%
Menace II Society	12	12.77%
Thicker Than Water	0	0%
Back In The Day	0	0%
American History X	27	28.72%
Blood In Blood Out: Bound By Honor	11	11.70%
Juice	0	0%
Strapped	0	0%
Baby Boy	1	1.06%
New Jersey Drive	0	0%
American Me	1	1.06%
Colors	2	2.13%
Original Gangstas	0	0%
The Wanderers	1	1.06%
Voters: 94. You may not vote on this poll

10-06-2009, 06:19 PM	#22
Sponge-worthy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Southwest, USA PSN: Sponge-worthy Blu-ray collection:43	It's a bit tough to know exactly what Czar is asking for here, as street gangs are an integral component of organized crime, generally, and the term "gang" itself suggests some degree of organization, inherently. Also, I am assuming that Czar uses the term "urban" in its contemporary, de facto, seemingly-politically correct role as a racial/generational moniker. Thus, it would seem that Czar is looking specifically to films with highlight the street-by-street turf battles waged by young "gangstas" and less so on the actual sources of the revenue/supply chains which perpetuate the necessity for the young boots on the ground. As such, my favorite film would be 1994's Fresh. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109842/ While the film does follow a character who moves back and forth a bit from the street-level thuggery to the more deliberate and entrepreneurial elements of the drug trade, the "urban" element, as it were, is quite the focus. Last edited by Sponge-worthy; 10-06-2009 at 06:22 PM.

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10-06-2009, 06:34 PM	#24
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	American History X and Boyz in the Hood are classics of the "genre", but no love for Colors is surprising.

10-06-2009, 06:35 PM	#25
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10-06-2009, 07:05 PM	#28
goochspot Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:22	I'm not sure if Clockers falls under your description, but I consider it the best. Juice is my favorite I also enjoyed Belly, but I may be the only one. My least favorite would be...does anything that Master P made count?

10-06-2009, 07:19 PM	#30
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	American History X

10-06-2009, 07:27 PM	#33
Al Bundy Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Chicago IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:113	OP where is Blood In Blood Out in this poll? One of the greatest movies of all time.

10-06-2009, 07:30 PM	#35
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I'm down with: Boyz N The Hood Warriors Blood In, Blood Out Juice American History X Baby Boy Menace II Society Colors Original Gangstas

10-06-2009, 07:35 PM	#36
Fighter Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:☣☣☣☣☣ Blu-ray collection:14	City of God is a decent urban/gang film.

10-06-2009, 07:42 PM	#39
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I am torn between The Outsiders and The Warriors on this one. I guess if I had a gun to my head......uh....The Outsiders! LOL @ the name goochspot.

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