A parody of several U.S. films about being in the 'Hood', for instance Boyz n the Hood (1991), South Central (1992), Menace II Society (1993), Higher Learning (1995) and Juice (1992).A parody of several U.S. films about being in the 'Hood', for instance Boyz n the Hood (1991), South Central (1992), Menace II Society (1993), Higher Learning (1995) and Juice (1992).A parody of several U.S. films about being in the 'Hood', for instance Boyz n the Hood (1991), South Central (1992), Menace II Society (1993), Higher Learning (1995) and Juice (1992).
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- 1 nomination total
Darrel Heath
- Toothpick
- (as Darrell Heath)
Lahmard J. Tate
- Ashtray's Father
- (as Lahmard Tate)
Joe Scott
- Birthday Cake Boy
- (as Joe 'Nub' Scott)
Vivica A. Fox
- Ashtray's Mother
- (as Vivica Fox)
Leonette Scott
- Flashback Girl
- (as Lee Scott)
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Spoofing practically every "growing up in the hood" movie, "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood" is a laugh a minute. Following the adventures of Ashtray (Shawn Wayans) and Loc Dog (Marlon Wayans) in LA's black ghetto, it's one joke after another - the way that a Mel Brooks or Leslie Nielsen movie is. Probably the funniest scene is when they enter a convenience store. The owner, convinced that African-Americans would only enter his store to steal things, follows them around - while a rich white man comes in and proceeds to empty the place. Containing virtually every imaginable use of the N-word, "DBAMTSCWDYJITH" is pure hilarity. Those Wayans brothers have it down.
Nearly all movies are about other movies.
Nearly all life acts are from movies; nearly all stereotypes are from acts.
The Wayons merely close the loop: movies where the acts are stereotypes of stereotypes. They really know what they are doing, disguising it as social commentary. But that you get enough of in the first five minutes. Check out how many jokes are about acting, about every third one.
And then check out what they did next, with "Scary Movies," which takes the circle one more loop.
I admit that I'm a fan. They seem to be the only ones who can do what Zucker used to: serve up what are generally called spoofs.
I think it is because they start knowing that the target isn't bits of movies, but the bits we use in inventing the stories of who we are.
Ted's Evaluation -- 3 of 3: Worth watching.
Nearly all life acts are from movies; nearly all stereotypes are from acts.
The Wayons merely close the loop: movies where the acts are stereotypes of stereotypes. They really know what they are doing, disguising it as social commentary. But that you get enough of in the first five minutes. Check out how many jokes are about acting, about every third one.
And then check out what they did next, with "Scary Movies," which takes the circle one more loop.
I admit that I'm a fan. They seem to be the only ones who can do what Zucker used to: serve up what are generally called spoofs.
I think it is because they start knowing that the target isn't bits of movies, but the bits we use in inventing the stories of who we are.
Ted's Evaluation -- 3 of 3: Worth watching.
This film is one of the best spoof films i have seen in a while. The Wanyes brothers bring their unique comedy style to a great comedy. i suppose you have to have seen all of the films which they are making fun of to fully appreciate the comedy but once you have seen Menace II Society, Boyz 'n' the Hood, Friday And Higher Learning you will want to watch this film over and over again
Renting this movie I was expecting another comedy to the likes of "Class Act" "Booty Call" and "House Party", which were all great movies. But I got so much more.
This parody of movies such as "Menace II Society" Boyz N Da Hood" and "Dead Presidents" was funny as hell.
They really poke fun at themselves to the extreme, making fun of guns, booze and lets not forget the ladies.
I really enjoyed this, it was a movie where you could grab some popcorn lay back, switch your mind off and laugh non stop.
This parody of movies such as "Menace II Society" Boyz N Da Hood" and "Dead Presidents" was funny as hell.
They really poke fun at themselves to the extreme, making fun of guns, booze and lets not forget the ladies.
I really enjoyed this, it was a movie where you could grab some popcorn lay back, switch your mind off and laugh non stop.
Easier times, less people offended and then there's this film. LOVE IT!!!
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- Trivia(at around 4 mins) Early in the film, Shawn Wayans's character says that his father is only a few years older than him. Lahmard J. Tate, who plays Ashtray's father, is less than two years older than Wayans. Cuba Gooding Jr. is only 7 years younger than Laurence Fishburne, who played his character's father in Boyz n the Hood (1991).
- Goofs(at around 9 mins) When Ashtray is getting a haircut from his dad, in one frame he's wearing a barber cape in the next one he's not wearing one, then right before the scene is over he's wearing it again.
- Crazy creditsRobert Schimmel is listed in the opening credits, yet he does not appear anywhere in the film, and is missing from the end credits.
- Alternate versionsThe Unrated version contains the following alternate scenes: Loc Dog's chat with the thug chick at the barbecue is extended; After Ashtray is released from jail Loc Dog, Preach and Crazy Legs play a game of Po'Nopoly; Loc Dog's dream is shown at the Old School scene; During Toothpick's drive by, instead of Ashtray running away he tries to save Dashiki, making more sense why he is suddenly lying on the ground; When grandma is said to have the "juice", she chops the guy's head off and puts it in her purse, referring to 'Dead Presidents'.
- SoundtracksFood Fight
Written by E. Humphrey, Shock-G (as G. Jacobs), T. Jones
Zomba Songs Inc./Pubhowyalike (administered by Zomba Songs Inc.) (BMI)/T. Jones
Performed by Digital Underground (as digital underground)
Produced by DA' D-Flow Pro-Diduction Squid-OD
(P) 1996 Island Records, Inc., a PolyGram Company
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- Also known as
- Los colegas del barrio
- Filming locations
- S 7th Ave & Montclair St, Los Angeles, California, USA(Drive-by shooting at the end)
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- Budget
- $3,800,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $20,109,115
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,112,884
- Jan 14, 1996
- Gross worldwide
- $20,949,601
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