PodBill Just what I expected

Teringer An Exercise In Nonsense

Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Livestonth I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

crowder-82897 Does anybody know which drug dealing brothers this movie is loosely based upon? Before there was Nicky Barnes, there were two brothers who were deep into the drug dealing with the Mafia. We never hear of their story and I wonder why? This should be interesting to see how many old heads know the answer.

ajohnson46289 One of the best movies I've ever seen. The jazzy soundtrack , great cinematography, and insightful disposition from the protagonist is extremely rare for a movie centered around drugs and violence. To the untrained eye Romello Scruggs appears to be a perplexed drug dealer. However, if the viewer looks a little closer and has any understanding of drugs in the black community, it becomes evident how smart and tough he really is. Two parents strung out on drugs (mother dies of an overdose in front of him as a child), a brother who is very dependent on him (also sabotaging his plans on leaving the drug game), dealing with the politics and strife that comes with being a successful drug dealer, yet he's well read and has an extensive jazz collection. A man with money and power that understands that those things are not the recipe for happiness. A realistic depiction of a thought provoking and tactful drug dealer; Also the harsh reality of the drug game, power, and greed. It definitely possesses a melancholic feel throughout the movie, but not in a depressing way. The gaudy lifestyle is there from beginning to end, but sugar hill focuses more on the thought process and the struggles of maintaining the lifestyle. As a result it lacks the glorification and extravagance of the classic mob flicks. Though a film like this may not be appealing to everyone I feel that it possesses a deep yet simple message. The cons outweigh the pros in the street lifestyle. Rarely does it ever end well and it should not be glorified as much as it is. Especially in the black community. Classic film with a timeless message.

Critic_O Maybe this is what Wesly Snipes should go back to doing... and that is fine acting. He is believeable and he is crisp in his delievery of the script. It is overdone at times, as are most African-American 'gangsta' films but all in all as the Summary says.. .Good Movie

kumarihpx I'm surprised that someone else has this opinion, but so be it. I thought this was a wonderful story about a young man from the projects, his close relationship with his younger brother, and his ambitions borne out of a disgraceful upbringing by his absentee, addicted parents. Also involved is his relationship with his brother, who seems to never have grown up at all. They start as drug runners on "Sugar Hill," and eventually run the place, with Romey the big kingpin. What's ironic, though, is that Sugar Hill (sugar = euphoric high on hard drugs) is the same place they grew up, and where their parents got strung-out thereby neglecting their responsibilities in guiding their children. Luckily, Romey came out of it with some sense, street and book, and he takes over as head of the family (the family that's left that is). This is a what I believe is a common tale of the recycling of the same woes that happens to families on the mean streets. I think it's an interesting phenomenon. Also very reminiscent of Scarface, in that the youths grow up with outrageous ambitions that no amount of money can ever appease, a need for power, money, success. The ending is bittersweet, but you feel satisfied with the outcome overall.