All in all a very real, gritty depiction of the challenges faced at every turn by African American men and women in modern America. Lawrence Fishburne and Morris Chestnut add further depth to a strong cast. In the role of Tre's troubled friend Dough Boy, Ice Cube is something of a revelation, and his balanced performance, alongside Singleton's excellent script, prevent him from becoming merely another gangster caricature. As we follow Tre Styles from childhood toward becoming a young adult (as played effectively by Cuba Gooding, Jr.), and attempting to dodge, with the cautious guidance of his parents, the many dangers and risks associated with growing up in inner-city America, the sense of ever-present danger and, often, hopelessness associated with attempting to avoid falling into the cracks of society is abundantly clear. An exemplary directorial debut from John Singleton, who managed to create an American classic with his first effort.
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