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Boyz n the Hood

What’s Aged the Worst?

Boyz n the Hood The Rewatchables

The haircuts are an early aged-worst nomination.

In the discussion (5)
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  • The haircuts are an early aged-worst nomination.
  • Beepers, haircuts and the clumsy Just Me and You romance montage are criticized, though its song is praised.
  • The explanatory college/death epilogue is considered unnecessary or painful, while another response likes it; Do the Right Thing is contrasted.
  • The Black-on-Black crime framing is criticized for making proximity-based violence seem racially unique; structural context and police brutality are discussed.
  • The Larry Fishburn name is offered as dated, distinguishing the name from the actor.