We Grown Now

A PG movie focused on kids, but for audiences of all ages.

A story of two boys in Cabrini Green during 1992. Their lives aren't plagued by a ghost named Candyman, since there's plenty of real problems around. Their innocent minds don't let them see how dangerous their world is.

I think it captured the 90's enough, but some things felt very current day. The parents in both families choose not to hit their kids. Most kids are never that lucky, and definitely not back in 1992. I'm white for reference, and I was born a year after the film is set, but hitting used to be even more common than it secretly is now. I know it was even worse for black kids, based on stories at school. I get why the film wanted to push that though. Sorry that part just bothered me.

Overall it's a good story though. Kids are kids anywhere.

Same old story people who can afford to take our stories and we can only watch or play sambo I'm not into this we need more African American to tell these stories who actually lived this experience we need reparations caprini green affected African Americans and we were never repaired only torn down and victimized and now as usual stolen from. The movie displayed a lot of history of friendships a lot of footage to appear real like the community used to look I did not notice the street name given (symbolic)!for the child who lost his life. I hope and prayers that reparations are paid to my people now before our race and culture is totally erased and stolen.

This is a sleeper, is a story of childhood, of best friends, of family, of history, of life, of circumstances, of inequality, of color, of what it is to be real people, real good people, the best and the brightest, of struggle, of survival, of success, of meaning, of growing up, of innocence, of happiness, sadness and of sheer joy, the young actors are great!, their display of emotions is remarkable, pure, there is nothing to not like about this movie, it's about bringing out the best in us despite what life may bring, it's about hope, about the simple dignity of who we are as people, Eric and Malik exist!, WE EXIST!

7.2 stars.

This is the story about two young boys growing up in the projects. A Mom is holding a steady job, and grandmom lives with them. The other boy's father seems to be a very intelligent man, however, he does not appear very active in the community or as a wage earner. The two kids are quite precocious, and they hang out all the time, and we are brought on a journey through their eyes as they survive a year in the life of two minority best friends, growing up in the projects, in intelligent and levelheaded families.

There isn't very much to the story, except that it shows us, perhaps what it would be like if we had grown up in this type of situation. I thought the story was told in a way that is palatable for all age groups and cultures. I'm still not absolutely certain what the theme is however, if I had to make an educated, guess it would be about the adversity of growing up in this environment. Perhaps this is an accurate portrayal, but I will never know.

That's really all I have to say about it, it evokes some moderate emotions at times, but is nothing out of the ordinary, and certainly not controversial, or overly impactful when it comes to cultural gaps and diversity. It seems understated, but I have a hunch it's what the average life would entail.

We Grown Now is truly amazing, brilliantly scripted, masterful acting, lovely cinematography...all the ingredients of a 5 star film. Minghal did an amazing job capturing the early 90s. As someone who eas a child during this era, this film took me back with an instant feeling of nostalgia, from the opening scene on. The casting for this film is truly stellar, with heartfelt performances from everyone involved. No spoilers here...this film is a must see.

I honestly don't understand what wicked brood of individuals comes to this site in droves to give great films like this low ratings. Seriously, how in the world did such a beautiful film with a pure message get so much hate?