Clockers (DVD 2005)

There are alot of good things to say about this film, in fact too many to list, but here are the points that come to mind. The plot of the film is very realistic, portraying aspects of street life in the ghetto that few other films have dared to show in the same level of detail, and even fewer have succeeded. The film actually works better as a drama and uses the flexability of the 18 certificate very effectively to shock and emphasize points that are made without going over the top, which is how many 18s become so bad that they are more like comedies. It has many scenes that will bring out a range of emotions, and some very wise words spoken by certain characters. The acting is amazing and it really helps make the whole film extremely lifelike, along with very skillful camera work which adds to the effect, for example if you see this film then watch how they first show the train journey out of town (you'll know what i mean when you see it). If you give this film a chance, it will really get you thinking about just how hard it is out there, and maybe it will help you understand why they do some of the things they do. I would recommend this film to anyone, especially if you like gangster style movies or tupac's films. You will also appreciate this if you can really "get into" a film and follow its plot well.