1992

I loved this film. It has a tight thrilling John Singleton/Spike Lee vibe and it was an absolute treat to see Ray Liotta one more time. Liotta is at his maniacal best playing more criminal than father. The backdrop of the LA Riots brought back many memories. There are hundreds of stories from the streets in those days and this could be one of them. A heist film with racial undertones that grips the audience from the first frame. Just sit back and enjoy the action and ignore the bizarre pretentious critics that probably aren't old enough or didn't live in LA. Tyrese Gibson carries this film though and he's at the top of his game. He's evolving as an actor and I guarantee you directors are going to notice. See this movie.