This movie is entertaining, motivating, and inspiring. The director couldn't have chosen a better cast.I laughed and cried a whole lot. Michael Clarke Duncan went out with a bang! And it was my first time seeing Jonathan Lil J McDaniel in anything but I fell completely in love with his look and bad boy character. He is hhhHoootttttt. I watched the movie on BET. It was on for 3 hours because of the commercials in between and usually I don't like that. However, I did not mind this time because I did not want the movie to end and the commercials prolonged it. I was glued to the TV. I love movies that are based on real life events (just not a big fan of fiction). It's just an amazing thing to be able to relate to something/someone and/or to discover a better alternative. There are powerful messages all throughout this film. I truly enjoyed it.
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Sixteen-year-old Xtra Keys hopes to raise his son better than his boozy, razor-edged mother raised him, and he just might get his wish when he's thrust into an unorthodox alternative school full of underprivileged boys.
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Awesome Movie!!
He tried to put it back
One of Duncan's last movies.
It was a good inspirational movie about behavioural and troubled teens where someone tries to be the change.
I have seen this movie a few years ago and liked it a lot.. I really did like this movie, It's very underrated not many people know it exists which is disappointing. A movie with story, leadership and triumph. What's not to love.
Once again, once of Duncan's final appearances. He was an actor that was gone by the numbers way too soon.
Overall, great movie.
Wow!
When I first saw this on Netflix as a new selection, I thought, "oh great another movie about gangsters getting saved by do-gooders". I am sitting in amazement at how well acted and well directed this movie was. I can honestly say I connected with the characters and genuinely felt my heart respond to Xtra's plight. I enjoyed the transformation of Q and the English teacher as well. The story has a good pace and awesome character development. In a mentoring situation, I would recommend black teens watch this movie and discuss each characters destiny. You have to look within to make the changes in yourself. Also... Michael Clark Dunkin was amazing! This movie is based on a true place... Wow. I highly recommend this to someone looking for inspiration.