Great story, great acting, as real as it gets.

Rating: 10/10 (28 January 2007)

I've never been to the South, but I know that this movie represents the reality of it. I've never liked Southern crunk, but know that this movie represents the reality of it. Terrence Howard is an unbelievable actor, and yanks you right into the movie from the first drag of his cigarette, the first words of that opening monologue. The supporting cast is truly unbelievable as well. Everyone involved in this movie must have had a blast. The story is meaty, and if I, as a white kid from Canada, can sink my teeth into it, than probably anyone that sees it will too. It moves at a steady pace, and before you know it, you're laughing, crying, hoping and dreaming along with the characters in the movie. It's a movie about pushing through with your dreams, and does a fantastic job maintaining focus on this theme, without preaching, or losing touch with reality. Get it, watch it, watch it again. I did.