When it first came out, it was probably a C movie to all but the kids who watched it, and fell in love with crip and blood culture.
Almost 40 years later, the additions of 'cultural relevance' and a creatively stagnant film industry makes it all the more entertaining.
Somehow, this movie felt dated in '95 - but in '22 is the only one of its genre still watchable. A paradox. Clearly, Penn and Duvall are timeless.
It should be noted, for historical purposes, this movie led to crip and blood gangs popping up all over America; and with the proliferation of gangsta rap - brought about the 90s gangsta culture that ruined millions of lives.
Younger generations can equate it to how much biker culture grew after Sons of Anarchy became popular.
Almost 40 years later, the additions of 'cultural relevance' and a creatively stagnant film industry makes it all the more entertaining.
Somehow, this movie felt dated in '95 - but in '22 is the only one of its genre still watchable. A paradox. Clearly, Penn and Duvall are timeless.
It should be noted, for historical purposes, this movie led to crip and blood gangs popping up all over America; and with the proliferation of gangsta rap - brought about the 90s gangsta culture that ruined millions of lives.
Younger generations can equate it to how much biker culture grew after Sons of Anarchy became popular.