Larynx Movie Reviews

One of the best African-American Romantic movies. Nia Long and Lorenz Tate's chemistry is magical in the movie. Their friends act exactly how you would expect your friends to act in any similar situation when two people meet and have a brief romance and through the trials and tribulations of a relationship, they give up. But there's always that spark that never dies. Enjoy every minute of this romance flick. Don't sleep on the soundtrack, it's hot!

This is a superb movie I enjoyed it and still watch it all of the time this is a good movie featuring some great actors and actresses : Lisa Nicole Carson, Nia Long, Larenz Tate, Bill Bellamy, and many good others. This is a movie about Nia Long and Larenz Tate falling in love having to break up all over again this is a good movie I love it is so sweet and wonderful if you like love stories then I would definitely recommend that you buy thismove!!!!!

I believe love jones' main commodity is it's lack of emphasis on stereotypical black roles. Instead, the characterization wholly reflected traditional American issues like love and aspirations: acheiving the American dream. For example, Tate, Darius, played a writer in contrast to his former roles as both murderer and criminal in the films dead presidents and menace to society. I found his character refreshing and inriguing. Also, this film was creative in the sense that it didn't hoist its characters on unusually high planes of occupation, as is the trend in black films contemporarily; Love Jones offered a realistic setting with truly realistic characters, not just an attempt to abandon or draw sympathy to a certain cultural scope. Darius (Lorenz Tate) was a struggling writer of obvious talent as showcased at the beginning of the film with his poem "a blues for Nina" to Nina. Nina, too, was an artist trying to make it. The friends of these two were on the average scale in society but yet had distinct character roles making them interesting along with the plot.I mostly enjoyed the film because one: darius and nina were a lot of fun, Two: it offered an all black cast without all the mundane black stereotypes and finally because darius is an aspiring writer and so am I.

The acting was wonderful, but the movie wasn't so stimulating. My mistake to expect another " Boyz In Da Hood " because unfortunately Menace doesn't live up to the hype it produced. Not my number one pick at all and about 10,000 steps behind the king of urban gang films " Boyz In Da Hood ". Tyrin Turner and Larenz Tate did fine jobs. Jada Pinkett was as bland as ever. The supporting casts were better than the top cast any day. They had a lot of familiar faces that popped up. What ever happened to Tyrin Turner? I remembered him from the Rhythm Nation video and since Menace haven't seen him since.

If you like gangsta flicks, this is cool but it doesn't compare to John Singleton's Oscar masterpiece.

In the beginning of the film we get to see what kind of person Caine is. He is a man of natural values. He has above average intelligence but his upbringing was so tragic and misguided that he could never live up to his potential. That really is the whole point of this powerful film.
Menace II Society is similar to Boyz N The Hood, particularly when comparing Caine to Tre Styles. But Caine represents a much more average man from the ghetto. He did not get the loving parental support that Tre was fortunate enough to have. When Caine was very little he saw his drug dealer father shoot a man over a miniscule matter, he saw his mother OD, and he saw his mentor go to prison.
These are the burdens in Caine's life he could never escape that followed him through his life. He graduated high school with little intention of what to do, only to hang out and make money selling drugs. Days after highschool he was shot by people stealing his cousin's BMW, he killed the people who killed his cousin, and arrested for car jacking
In every event, we see a glimpse of regret in his eyes, not so much with his crazy and dangerous friend O-Dog, who could care less. Caine describes O-Dog as society's nightmare "Young, black, and doesn't give a f---." O-Dog uses a video tape of him shooting two Korean store clerks at parties and brags about it. O-Dog is clearly a man of no values who is pissed off about the life he's been given.
The point of the film is simply that if Caine was given the loving support that Tre in Boyz N The Hood was given, than he probably would have turned out fine. What a powerful movie.

"I'm gonna mess with this O.E." "You drinking that Ides?"
Probably one of the best scenes in Menace II Society, Cain and O-Dawg are buying a beer at the corner store and trobule springs when the Asian clerk makes fun of O-Dawg. Not all hood movies have as good as characters as Menace II Society or plot lines too. You do not really have to follow to much in this movie and it is not conufsing. Menace II Society is a powerful movie, but there is a little bit of comedy in it too. The only question I have and this really bothers me is, Why did someone have to come out and make fun of this classic along with Boys N The Hood and other hood movies ?(Juice, SOuth Central)Whenever I talk to someone about Menace II Society, they always say, "Oh yeah, Don't Be a Menace To South Central?" And I just shake my head, "No! Menace II Society!"

The thing I found interesting about this true story was how all three of Frankie Lymon's wives were different in their own way. Like Elizabeth Waters (played by Vivica Fox) was like a ghetto tough girl from the streets, Zola Taylor (played by Halle Berry) was like a glamorous singer, and Emira Eagle (played by Lela Rochon) was like a goody two shoes, well-educated school teacher.

I really didn't care for this movie very much. It told you virtually nothing about young Frankie Lymon's career with the Teenagers, and the focus was on his three wives fighting over whom was most entitled to the small fortune he left behind when he died at age 26 of a heroin overdose in 1968. Instead of a true biography of this young man's tragic story, we got this.

"Why Do Fools Fall In Love?" never really gives you the reason why Lymon (played by the talented actor Larenz Tate) was so very important in the history of R&B/rock and roll. Ignoring the fact that he was the first teenaged idol of rock and roll (like the little Michael Jackson of his era) and was an influence on other groups that would come after his, in this film Frankie was overwhelmingly portrayed as nothing more than some '50s rock music has-been who was a bigamist and a drug addict. On top of that, the three actresses who played his wives (Halle Berry, Lela Rochon, Vivica A. Fox) got more screen time than Larenz Tate did, and was billed over him. Excuse me, but wasn't this film supposed to be Frankie's story? I was not interested in seeing a movie about his wives.

Tate did his best, and I had no problem with the rest of the cast...but the script was just not worthy of his talents. I gave it three stars for the musical performances, but I feel the definitive movie about Frankie's life has yet to be made.

I have had this movie for a long time..It's got music from the 50's and 60's..My mother loves it..This is the tragic story of Franky Liman who could have had a great career if drugs had not entered his life...Franky had three wives who are in court trying to prove that they are the real wife of Liman..This movie has alot of flashbacks..funny in some parts..Cameo by Little Richard..

You know it actually took me awhile to see how great this movie really was?
I saw it opening weekend in '95 and I LIKED it back then but I LOVE it now.
I honestly was first under the impression that this movie would be about
a "Heist" (like Ocean's Eleven) but it spended ALOT of time in the war.
I mean the theme and title of "Dead Presidents" means getting paid, getting
money, but it spent too much time on the war...this was my opinion back in 1995
opening weekend. Today in 2003 I see the movie in a totally different light.
Everything was somewhat balanced out though I still feel like they should have devoted more time to the Heist part.
Larenz Tate did a fantastic job with the portrayal of Anthony Curtis
I felt his frustration and confusion, but I wondered why didn't he call out for help from his parents?
or his "Squeaky clean" older brother? He didn't make any attempts to contact his recruiters,the army,
nothing, he just took the situation for what it was and fell into a deep depression, which made him drink, and angry half the time
as well as forced him to his final bad choice to heist the federal money truck with money to be destroyed.
The Heist was brought to HIM, he wasn't really with it but everyone was forcing him in (he didn't come up with the idea...he actually declined the thought)
It seemed the biggest "Blight" for Anthony Curtis (Tate's character) was not knowing.
And that's what I got from the movie in terms of lesson's (though it may have not been intended)
A movie like this you've got to take it for what it is, it wasn't meant to be a "SMASH" Blockbuster hit at the box
offices, mainly because (in which it is sad to say) Black filmakers and black oriented movies don't get the credit or
exposure that they deserve and this is due to all those "Ghetto-Fab" "Hood flick" "shoot 'em up" movies that made it worse.
Apple Pie America just assumes that every black filmaker is going to make a movie like this (You can't deny that you were hoping the Hughes Bros came with Menace II Society 2) or John Singleton with Boyz in the hood 2...instead he hits you with the Ghetto love story.
Overall I appreciate this movie more now than I did back then...Kirby is one of my favorite characters too...he was so smoove! with 1 leg at that!

And by better edition, I mean a DVD with at least a few extras on it like the Dead Presidents video "Walk On By" by soulmeister Isaac Hayes (which precedes the movie on the VHS edition), as well as behind-the-scenes, or commentary from the cast and crew. I've bought "bare bone" DVDs before, so I'm not saying don't buy this DVD because there aren't extras on it. For me, it's just that having a video tape of the movie with at least the video on it, then buying a DVD (in essence, an upgrade) without the video or any other extras is crazy.

The Hughes Brothers' Dead Presidents was one of the cooler films from 1995. After the success of their debut movie Menace II Society from 1993, I remember wondering (with anticipation) how the Hughes would follow-up with their next film. Then the trailers starting running, showing the cast and choice scenes with the menacing makeup, backed by a soundtrack featuring a collection of soul classics. Incidently, the Dead Presidents soundtrack took on a life of its own as well, proving so successful a second volume was released. The movie itself is just too cool for words. The Brothers have a style unto themselves, though they admit to prominent influences as inspiration. You have to give it up to their choice cast as well - Larenz Tate , Chris Tucker, Freddy Rodriguez (Six Feet Under), N'Bushe Wright (Blade), Keith David (The Thing), Bokeem Woodbine (Caught Up), Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez (187), and several other familiars.

Most people will credit Chris Tucker more because he provides the "in your face" funny-funny, but Larenz Tate owns this film. Tate, whom I equate with other great actor Don Cheadle, turns out another great performance with the greatest of ease and likeability. Even when he pistol-whips a bank guard, Tate makes you feel for his character even if you don't exactly agree with his choices and actions because you know what motivated the action. The best thing about a Hughes Brothers movie is there is never a boring moment. The plot, direction and performances will hold your attention, while the music, set design, threads, and conscienceness will have you waxing nostalgia...or bombarding your parents with a curious interest depending on where you're at in age. If you can overlook the lack of extras, I highly recommend the disc - or rather the movie.

Even tho alot of u people out there may not agree with my overall opinion,but this movie is a masterpiece.From the music,the plot,the characters,ect.This movie is worth watching,because its like those types of movies that dont get played to much in cable tv.So check it out and and feel free to write ur opinions.In conclusion:this is one of my favorite movies ever.its worth buying or renting.

The world has come to an end and it's up to Kevin to ride a donkey across the USA to lift people's spirits and give them mail. You've got mail! This should have clued Kevin in that it was time to retire.

O.K first off I would just like to say that if the producers, directors, and actors in this movie had stuck to anything remotly resembling the book that none of this would have ever happened. Well since that didn't happen lets just review what we have.

We are introduced to Kevin Costner's a drifter who puts on one man Bard selections to win a meal. I can follow the movie up to this point. Then the plot gets hazy.

He's Drafted
Escapes
Inspires a movment he doesn't know about

decides not to lead the movement when he finds out about it
Leads the movment anyway
Saves the day.

3/4 of these people could not act their way out of a wet paper bag.
I know i'm being cruel but the Postman was a great book. To say that this movie is any way based on the book at all is like exchaning your Hamburger for a can of dogfood. Its just not a good trade.

if you're looking for a rental get Waterworld or The Day After. Now both of those are good post apocaliptic movies.

I did like the one line

Why do they call you Ford?
Ansewer-I want to drive cars.

i enjoyed this movie. it was a fun if not overlong movie.

Why would anyone want to waste their time on a movie where the filmmakers can't even spell the title of their own movie correctly? It's spelled "boys," you knuckleheads.

Seriously, I understand they added that "Z" at the end of "BOY" to be hip and trendy, but whatever the case, I'm tired of these dumb movies. The Fast and the Furious, Swimfan, Valentine, From Justin to Kelly... God, doesn't the mere mention of these films make you cringe? If not, and you're actually a fan of this rubbish, I pity you and your poor parents for having such a nitwit child.

I rented Biker Boyz with a lot of expectations. I'd just seen Antwon Fisher and saw a wonderful performance by Derek Luke. I was also looking forward to seeing Laurence Fishburne, one of the most underrated black actors in Hollywood. What I found was an unbelievabele mess of nothing.

The movie to me wasn't believable at all. The race scenes where shot crazy and ridiculously fast. The stunts the guys pull on the bikes are impossible. There is no way they wouldn't lay those bikes out. At least make it a little believable.

I couldn't believe Fishburne and Luke did a movie like this. They are both way to good for a movie of this caliber, Especially Fishburne. I can see Luke doing it because he's young, but it doesn't justify the mess the movie was. Kid Rock was actually one of the better performers in the movie.

I just think it's a waste of money. I didn't really find it to be a Fast and Furious knock off. That movie far surpasses this one. I wouldn't waster my money or time on it. But if a ridiculous and totally unbelievable plot is your kind of film you should like this movie.

I have no idea what kind of idiot would want to waste their time and money to put out a stupid movie like this one. This is without a doubt one of the dumbest movies I have ever seen.
This "Fast and the Furious Wannabe" is so ridiculous that I can't understand how somebody can even give it more than the minimum amount of stars.
The actors suck, there's no plot, and those street-bike gang show offs that take place during the movie are ridiculous as hell.
A friendly advice: Don't waste YOUR time and money on this one!

Why would anyone want to waste their time on a movie where the filmmakers can't even spell the title of their own movie correctly? It's spelled "boys," you knuckleheads.

Seriously, I understand they added that "Z" at the end of "BOY" to be hip and trendy, but whatever the case, I'm tired of these dumb movies. The Fast and the Furious, Swimfan, Valentine, From Justin to Kelly... God, doesn't the mere mention of these films make you cringe? If not, and you're actually a fan of this rubbish, I pity you and your poor parents for having such a nitwit child.

I rented Biker Boyz with a lot of expectations. I'd just seen Antwon Fisher and saw a wonderful performance by Derek Luke. I was also looking forward to seeing Laurence Fishburne, one of the most underrated black actors in Hollywood. What I found was an unbelievabele mess of nothing.

The movie to me wasn't believable at all. The race scenes where shot crazy and ridiculously fast. The stunts the guys pull on the bikes are impossible. There is no way they wouldn't lay those bikes out. At least make it a little believable.

I couldn't believe Fishburne and Luke did a movie like this. They are both way to good for a movie of this caliber, Especially Fishburne. I can see Luke doing it because he's young, but it doesn't justify the mess the movie was. Kid Rock was actually one of the better performers in the movie.

I just think it's a waste of money. I didn't really find it to be a Fast and Furious knock off. That movie far surpasses this one. I wouldn't waster my money or time on it. But if a ridiculous and totally unbelievable plot is your kind of film you should like this movie.

I have no idea what kind of idiot would want to waste their time and money to put out a stupid movie like this one. This is without a doubt one of the dumbest movies I have ever seen.
This "Fast and the Furious Wannabe" is so ridiculous that I can't understand how somebody can even give it more than the minimum amount of stars.
The actors suck, there's no plot, and those street-bike gang show offs that take place during the movie are ridiculous as hell.
A friendly advice: Don't waste YOUR time and money on this one!

The comparisions to "Summer of '42" are inevitable. But aside from the coming of age story of both films, they are completely different. The "Inkwell" is essentially a Shaggy Dog tale that flows nicely from beginning to end. Give credit for Matty Rich's abililty to create an authentic '70's atmoshphere with the use of very little of that era's well known music ("Dancing Machine" and "Let's Get It On" are the only two). ...

How often dow we see movies about a teenage brother's coming of age that aren't violent or gang-related? Matty Rich(whatever he's doing now) did a superb job directing this film about an awkward teen vacationing with his parents in Martha's Vineyard visiting his well-to-do relatives.
He falls for the snot-nose Lauren who uses him to get back at her boyfriend who dropped her. Meanwhile he is also looking out for a married woman whose husband is cheating on her with other women.
It's a movie about growing up and what it means to be a person. Do all black movies have to be based on gang warfare and lewed sexual conduct?

This is a good movie. I never even heard of Matty Rich, and was unaware of the movie altogether until stumbled across it this year. I was thoroughly impressed with the performances of Larenz Tate and Jada Pinkett Smith.

As an aspiring writer myself, I look forward to hearing a lot more from Mr. Rich in the nearing future. I thought the film was well developed, with a believable plot, and excellent development of character. I also enjoyed the fact that the character in which Mr. Tate was sheltered about a lot of things that in today's society is considered the norm for some minorities. I appreciated that because in a society of where today's youth are so bombarded with so many different things, and it is progressively getting worse as of this writing, it is good to have African Americans portrayed in roles that are less than the norm.

I applaud Mr.Rich for his creativity and for gleaning on events that somehow magnificently pulled this incredible movie together.

I am a huge fan of Mr. Tate and Ms. Cox, but what in the world were they thinking? I heard from a friend that this was a pretty decent movie so I ran to the video store like a mad woman to rent it. I should have known better, it took me three tries before I could confine myself to a chair to watch it. The acting was not bad and certainly not great. The plot was dry and what in the world was the point? I had a better time watching Blair Witch. Don't waste your hard earned money and your precious time left on earth with this one.

Somebody brought this over to watch, I had never even heard of it. I watched this with really low expectations, and came away with a decent story of 2 brothers (1 white/1 black), and their struggles with life.
One struggles with drugs while the other simply struggles with himself, you don't really find out why immediately though. Deborah Cox did an excellent job as a side story about her life while playing one of the brother's girlfriend.
All in all it was a really low budget movie with an entertaining cast and story that kept me interested (not easy to do) till the end.

The problem is that this is being sold as a love story, which it most certainly is not. This is a story about two brothers and the family secrets they buried between them. This is about how a family gets torn apart by unforeseeable circumstances. This is about what it takes to hold together. It is a very compelling and moving drama. The performances by both Larenz Tate and Martin Cummins were commendable. Although I agree is not the highest caliber film, I feel was done well.