Protraph Lack of good storyline.

Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation

filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Sean Rocca My taste in movies in not exactly what one would call mainstream, for the most part. However, I do appreciate the fact that there is no principle in which horrible films cannot also be awesome films, for the fact that they transcend bad cinema into the realm of "great bad cinema." The prime example of this would be Point Break. A movie with an utterly ridiculous premise that spirals into absurdity as the film progresses, but does so in such a fantastic manner that it is easily one of the best horrible films ever. Anyway, this was the premise under which I decided to watch this movie, hoping that it had potential to be so bad that it was horribly good. That did not happen. It was simply awful. First, what was the plot of this movie?It's as if the screen writer just decided to throw as many shitty and pointless ideas as possible out there, filmed all of these ideas, and then cut them together and released a "film." Secondly, I must applaud the casting director for finding the dregs of the minority acting community, and casting them ALL in a single film. Not one of these people could act, and generally, that hurts a film. Beyond these points, the major plot "twist" at the end of the film was not only ludicrous, but it was a total disconnect from the movie. Suddenly the blame for everything just gets shifted to one certain character for the reason of......oh, right, no reason given. Furthermore, could the effects have been any cheesier? Short answer: No. Finally, the ultimate question, and point is this: who cares? I can't believe anyone could honestly feel a connection to these characters, or even care even to say that the hated them. Indifference pretty much seems like the appropriate attitude. Unless you are some magical combination of an age old even to handle the violence, and the mental capacity of a raisin, this movie doesn't even approach anything close to tolerable.

darksidelingua I really liked this film. It is set in the gang infested neighbourhood nearby Chicago's Little Village. Raul's destiny as a member of the Latin Crowns street gang seems predetermined, more out of circumstance rather than making the choice to be a gang banger. Raul (Mauricio Mesa) seems to simply be following in the footsteps of his older brother Freddy.The film moved along at a steady pace. It kept you hooked and there was never a moment that I felt bored. In particular the lasting images that I have of the film are that of blood and gore and tormented teenage souls.Raul's relationship in the film is touching because it is so pure and seemedly unaffected from his gang banging lifestyle, where women are their lifestyle are treated merely as sex objects (a gang bang in exchange for coke is one of the scenes that comes to mind.In summary I say watch it. There is the blossoming love story, betrayal, deceit and lots of shooting. Ingredients for any good film.

luzmarch31 Once Upon a Time in the Hood is a movie true to reality and a storythat carried me from beginning to end allowing me to feel thepurpose of each character in the movie. There was some greattwists and surprises throughout the story that really caught me bysurprise. The action scenes also kept me at the edge of my seat. Ireally enjoyed this movie and I highly recommend it. It is a greatindependent movie and I hope to continue to see more of Juan J.Frausto's work. I also had the opportunity to see his movie, "DriveBy" are very heartfelt movie. Chicago is a city with a lot of talent and with great Latino movies,lets support it.

ysela Once Upon a Time in the Hood is a film to see. I enjoyed it from the beginning to end. Being a Chicagoan myself, I know this is how is it and the directordid a great job and gave it all to the audience. I highly recommend this film to everyone who lives life in the gang way. It could help you make a difference. I look forward in viewing more films from this Chicago director.I have also seen Drive By and enjoyed it as well. Que viva el Cine Latino!!! Hasta pronto