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Before I Self Destruct

  • Video
  • 2009
  • R
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
1.8K
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Before I Self Destruct (2009)
ActionCrimeDrama

A coming of age story about an inner-city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize, he finds himself employed in a sup... Read allA coming of age story about an inner-city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize, he finds himself employed in a supermarket. After his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by Jackson) is cons... Read allA coming of age story about an inner-city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize, he finds himself employed in a supermarket. After his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by Jackson) is consumed by revenge and takes up a life of crime in order to support his younger brother.

  • Directors
    • 50 Cent
    • J. Jesses Smith
  • Writer
    • 50 Cent
  • Stars
    • 50 Cent
    • Clifton Powell
    • Elijah Williams
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • 50 Cent
      • J. Jesses Smith
    • Writer
      • 50 Cent
    • Stars
      • 50 Cent
      • Clifton Powell
      • Elijah Williams
    • 21User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    50 Cent
    50 Cent
    • Clarence
    • (as Curtis Jackson)
    Clifton Powell
    Clifton Powell
    • Sean
    Elijah Williams
    • Shocka
    Sasha Del Valle
    Sasha Del Valle
    • Princess
    Gabriel Ellis
    Gabriel Ellis
    • Rafael
    Michael Wright
    Michael Wright
    • First Victim
    Anthony 'Treach' Criss
    Anthony 'Treach' Criss
    • Cedrick
    Gabriel Casseus
    Gabriel Casseus
    • Freddie
    • (as Gabrielle Casseus)
    Kar Fearon
    • Miss Jenkins
    • (as Kar)
    Los Jones
    • Jay
    • (as Carlos Jones)
    Shorty Red
    • Tiny
    Eve Lora
    • Mrs. Ortiz
    Tayuana 'T.J.' Jones
    • Ronette
    LoLa Monroe
    LoLa Monroe
    • Mona
    • (as Angel)
    O.G. Mack McLean
    • Mr. Harris
    True Love
    • Roberto
    Elaine F. Liebmann
    • Miss Garrett
    Adrienne Williams
    • Counselor
    • Directors
      • 50 Cent
      • J. Jesses Smith
    • Writer
      • 50 Cent
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    User reviews21

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    5zacksnydersucksdick

    Needs more

    This isn't the worst movie ever, nor is it as bad as I thought it would be. But it defiantly could have been better. One major problem with the movie is that it's to short and doesn't really have much going on. There's very little character development and for movie that's supposed to be a hood movie there's very little action. At times the movie just feels boring and to keep you entertained they either play loud rap music or have a sexual scene. If anything, the only reason this movie even seemed to receive any attention was because it stars 50 Cent and features a sex scene with some eye candy actress to turn on the fanboys. The movie just feels like one long video of 50 Cent showing how ''gangsta'' he is. And the ending to the movie feels very rushed and anti-climactic.
    4lil_mexx31

    Typical Street Movie

    Recently watched this movie on youtube. So many times i wanted to turn it off because it was so bad, but it was so bad I couldn't turn away if that makes any sense. The acting at times was quite comical but I've seen worse. 50 Cent's acting has improved since "Get Rich or Die Trying". However that's not saying much as he can still seem a bit stiff and often times can come across as being "robotic" in some scenes.

    The "kill" scenes are pretty authentic and brutal. The story is basic but lacks depth. I've seen worse street movies than this (Belly 2). I will commend 50 Cent for directing/writing/acting in this movie. It's hard work and for a debut in directing/writing, he did pretty well. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone, but if your a fan of 50 Cent and G Unit, then feel free to check it out.

    4.5/10
    10wisetoni

    This movie shows what can happen when you are lead down the wrong path

    I am very proud of 50 cent. I found his acting to have improved greatly. I also found for this to be his first directorial film he did an excellent job in directing it. i love the idea of him bringing in new fresh faces in the movie. I felt these actors did a great job. i was impressed. the story line was great. i am patiently waiting for him to direct another movie. I find this movie to be realistic and many people will identify with the story line. It showed the struggles one has to go through in order to try to make it. It also showed sadness and sorrow.

    i highly recommend this movie to all to see.
    1scott-vandemotter

    A terrible movie in all respects

    50 cent directed and starred in this movie because no one else would. The dialogue is terrible. The "plot" is disjointed. Narration was used very poorly. The sex scene was a joke. The target audience seems to be inner city youth and the message is to stay away from bad influences.

    I guess when one's music career is not going so well one may be forced to find other outlets for one's creativity.

    50 Cent has a lot to learn about film acting, directing, producing.....as a matter of fact, just stay out of it.

    To the poor souls who are considering watching this on Netflix:Unless you hate yourself, do not waste your time on this junk.
    9allprops1

    great film lots of potential for Curtis Jackson

    I watch this film last night and i was like,WoW,i did not move from the chair till it was all over,it was deep,original,and well done,great acting,just shows you how life is really like in the hood,i can relate to this situation,cause i'm from the hood,not to far from were this took place,from Newark,n.j so stuff like this really happens,he really took this film to another level,and i think this is a stepping stone,for what is yet to come in the future,he is more focus,and his acting has hit another its peak,the man can act,there is no doubt about that,well done Curtis aka 50 cent,i hope there is a sequel to this one,in (Newark)

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    • Trivia
      The directorial debut from Curtis Jackson (50 Cent), and was delivered with his fourth album 'Before I Self Destruct'.
    • Soundtracks
      Come With Me
      Performed by Mass Hysteria

      Produced by Ky Miller for Mudd Monkey Inc.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 自我毀滅
    • Filming locations
      • Paterson, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kreative Film Empire
      • Cheetah Vision
      • G-Unit Film & Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 19m(79 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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