Trash cans?

Rating: 4/10 (21 November 2007)

Um, what is with the burning trash cans? My friends and I are sitting here cracking up over the ridiculous number of flaming trash cans seen every time anyone steps outside. We're in Chicago right now, and in the past three years of living on the south side, we have yet to see any trash cans on fire. So, what the heck? Was this a director's joke? Also, this movie generally reads like a health class lecture. Kids, don't get pregnant before you can pay for your baby, and don't play with guns. Obviously, these are important, serious issues, but this movie kind of makes them seem ridiculous.
By the way, I can't think of much else to say, but apparently I have to write a novella about this movie. So, in conclusion, the trash cans are absurd and distracting, and unrealistically portray life in the city.