BOYZ N THE HOOD (1991) IS POWERFUL!! MOVIE REVIEW! First Time Watching episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 5, 2025 · 34 MIN

BOYZ N THE HOOD (1991) IS POWERFUL!! MOVIE REVIEW! First Time Watching

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THIS MADE US SERIOUSLY REFLECT!! Boyz IN The Hood Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Download the PrizePicks today & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/RE... Come see us at MULTICON!! https://www.multihouse.io/multicon Continuing on our journey for Black History Month, Greg Alba and Coy Jandreau take on the timeless classic Boyz N The Hood, a groundbreaking 1991 film directed by John Singleton. This powerful coming-of-age story follows Tre Styles (Cuba Gooding Jr., Jerry Maguire) as he grows up in South Central Los Angeles, guided by the wisdom of his father, Furious Styles (Laurence Fishburne, The Matrix), and navigating the struggles of friendship with Doughboy (Ice Cube, Friday) and Ricky (Morris Chestnut, The Best Man). With impactful performances from Angela Bassett (Black Panther) as Reva Devereaux, Nia Long (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) as Brandi, and Regina King (Watchmen) as Shalika, the film captures themes of family, systemic racism, and personal growth. Greg and Coy react to the film’s most iconic scenes, including the unforgettable "Ricky!" moment, Furious’s moving speech on gentrification, and the emotional conclusion that left audiences worldwide in awe. They also dive into some of the most memorable quotes like "Either they don’t know, don’t show, or don’t care about what’s going on in the hood" and "You gotta think, young brother, about your future." Join them as they explore the cultural impact of this cinematic masterpiece and discuss why it remains as relevant today as it was in 1991. Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THIS MADE US SERIOUSLY REFLECT!! Boyz IN The Hood Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Download the PrizePicks today & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/RE... Come see us at MULTICON!! https://www.multihouse.io/multicon Continuing on our journey for Black History Month, Greg Alba and Coy Jandreau take on the timeless classic Boyz N The Hood, a groundbreaking 1991 film directed by John Singleton. This powerful coming-of-age story follows Tre Styles (Cuba Gooding Jr., Jerry Maguire) as he grows up in South Central Los Angeles, guided by the wisdom of his father, Furious Styles (Laurence Fishburne, The Matrix), and navigating the struggles of friendship with Doughboy (Ice Cube, Friday) and Ricky (Morris Chestnut, The Best Man). With impactful performances from Angela Bassett (Black Panther) as Reva Devereaux, Nia Long (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) as Brandi, and Regina King (Watchmen) as Shalika, the film captures themes of family, systemic racism, and personal growth. Greg and Coy react to the film’s most iconic scenes, including the unforgettable "Ricky!" moment, Furious’s moving speech on gentrification, and the emotional conclusion that left audiences worldwide in awe. They also dive into some of the most memorable quotes like "Either they don’t know, don’t show, or don’t care about what’s going on in the hood" and "You gotta think, young brother, about your future." Join them as they explore the cultural impact of this cinematic masterpiece and discuss why it remains as relevant today as it was in 1991. Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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