Violence consists of many people shot to death or wounded by gunfire (including by a kid), while all sorts of fighting, beatings and other harm is present. Some women are also seen in revealing attire. Some sexually related dialogue is present, as is a montage showing one man having rear entry sex with many different women (with movement, bare breasts and related sounds). Profanity consists of at least a whopping 271 'f' and 105 's' words, while other expletives and colorful phrases are also uttered (including in songs). OUR WORD TO PARENTS: The following is a brief summary of the content found in this R-rated drama. (Note: The 'Our Take' review of this title examines the film's artistic merits and does not take into account any of the possibly objectionable material listed below). WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: R For pervasive violence and language, strong sexuality and drug content.ĬAST AS ROLE MODELS: Considering their criminal and otherwise thug-related behavior, actions and attitudes, none of the major characters would be viewed as good role models for kids.Ĭurious if this title is entertaining, any good, and/or has any artistic merit? WILL KIDS WANT TO SEE IT? If they're fans of anyone in the cast or gangster/thug flicks, they just might. On the outside, there's Dame (DAMON DASH) whose Umbrella Network has deep pockets and plenty of manpower, and his addiction to money gives him plenty of motivation to take Beans' business.Īs the other players make their moves, Beans tries to keep control of his territory and business, all leading to an inevitable, violent showdown between the various crime bosses and their men. SANTIAGO), who's currently imprisoned with Beans - and still associates with his mentor, pseudo father and former boxer Biggis (MICHAEL BENTT) - but is about to be paroled. Yet, Beans - who rooms with cellmate Freeway (FREEWAY) - must contend with the actions of other crime bosses who are looking to move in on his territory. PLOT: Given a 15 to 30 year prison sentence for his criminal ways, Philly kingpin Beans (BEANIE SIGEL) hopes to keep his ABM Crime Syndicate in business, particularly since his minions - including Baby Boy (OMILLIO SPARKS) and D-Nice (OSCHINO) - are still on the streets. QUICK TAKE: Drama: A thug tries to fend off rivals and keep control of his criminal empire while in prison. (2005) (Beanie Sigel, Victor Santiago) (R)

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