I definitely enjoyed this movie more than Yojimbo and Raise the Red Lantern. I loved how the story started in medias res and then turned into a series of entertaining flashbacks. The subtle humor was also nice. It's saddening to see that this was based from a true story, though. The violent scenes were also depressing, and the fact that kids get dragged into these problems really serves as an eye-opener for everyone. This may only be a movie but the fact is these problems exist today, and these may worsen if nothing will be done. One thing I liked about the story was that most of the characters valued their family and people whom they're really close to. I liked how Lil Ze cared for Benny when he got shot even though their friendship seemed to be drifting apart. It also showed that every person, good or bad, has a soft spot in them. The movie also presented the fact that people CAN and DO change if they're determined enough. Overall, I found this movie great since it not only entertained but also presented the truths and dangers of our world.
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