![]() After JJ tells him that it's not a felony to smoke it, both he and Rob share the joint. ![]() ![]() JJ offers Rob a joint, but he initially refuses since he just got out of prison.Some people walk out of a liquor store carrying bottles of booze, including Tone who uses his to crack a man over the head.Should you still be concerned about the film's content and its appropriateness after reading that summary, we suggest that you take a closer look at our more detailed content listings. A running gag throughout the film includes an uncle repeatedly farting and everyone reacting to the smell. The film takes a casual/humorously intended look at crime and criminals, while some violence also occurs in the form of being hit, shot at or, in one case, shot in the butt (with a little bit of blood). Some drinking and smoking are also present. Women are seen as sexual objects or "bitchy" characters throughout the film, some of the characters are criminals or participate in illegal behavior, and several characters smoke marijuana in various scenes. Some of the dialogue is sexually related, while sexual and nonsexual nudity is present, and is some sexually related behavior (between people as well as two computer game characters seen in various sexual positions). Profanity is rated as extreme due to the use of more than 160 "f" and "s" words combined, while plenty of other profanities and colorful phrases are also used throughout the film. OUR WORD TO PARENTS: The following is a brief summary of the content found in this R-rated comedy. (Note: The "Our Take" review of this title examines the film's artistic merits and does not take into account any of the possibly objectionable material listed below). WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: R For pervasive language, strong sexual content, some drug use and a brief scene of violence.ĬAST AS ROLE MODELS: Granted, none of what's present is meant to be taken seriously, but considering the criminal behavior, profanity, and otherwise stupid behavior of the major characters, it's highly unlikely that any parents would consider them as positive role models.Ĭurious if this title is entertaining, any good, and/or has any artistic merit? WILL KIDS WANT TO SEE IT? If they're fans of anyone in the cast, they might, but since this film has barely been promoted, it's not very likely that kids will rush out to see it. With the help of Mike (E40), a local entrepreneur and Dahlia (MO'NIQUE), a woman with a vital piece of evidence, Rob tries to clear his name while avoiding Tone, Jenkins and the rest of the LAPD. ![]() Things get worse for Rob as local police detective Jenkins (DAVID ALAN GRIER) eventually figures out Rob's identity, while Tone is after him as well for not backing up JJ who's now in the hospital with a gunshot wound to the butt. While his mom is concerned but happy to see him, his father gets after him to the point that Rob decides to leave home. After laying low for a while, Rob visits his indignant girlfriend, Juanita (N'BUSHE WRIGHT), and then heads home to see his mother (STARLETTA DuPOIS) and father, "Pops" (GEORGE WALLACE). Things immediately go awry when his delinquent friend JJ (DE'AUNDRE BONDS) picks him up instead of Tone (FAIZON LOVE), another buddy from the 'hood.Īfter sharing a joint, Rob learns that the car JJ's driving is stolen and then flees the scene after JJ gets into a gun battle with the police who've pulled them over. PLOT: Hoping to get his life back on track and avoid a third conviction that would send him back to prison for at least twenty-five years under the "three strikes and you're out" law, Rob Douglas (BRIAN HOOKS) has just been released from prison for conviction number two. QUICK TAKE: Comedy: A recently released, twice-convicted convict tries to clear his name from a third crime that will send him back to prison for twenty-five years.
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