Deuces

I truly don't understand the high reviews of 8-10/10 for this movie. It is a terrible movie. The general storyline is somewhat cliche, but reasonable and straightforward. Unfortunately the acting is simply downright atrocious. The script is horribly written. Most fan films are written and acted better than this . Any attempt at character development is awkward and painful to watch. The movie isn't that long but plays like it is twice what it is because it just drags on and on. It is unfortunate that IMDB requires longer written reviews. I hate trying to fill up space when there is no more to be said.

When I saw this film available on Netflix, I ran to check the reviews on imdb and the trailer. Did not seem that bad, despite the mixed opinions on it, and I thought I could give it a try. The plot is known, but so badly introduced, the characters so badly drawn, that I could not stand the whole show and I had to end it. Despite this fact, I can tell you I saw a good deal of it and its bad as a movie can be.

Deuces surprised me considering there's not much they can do with a run of the mill plot such as this one. I will say there is some unnecessary filler in my opinion such as the romantic elements in which it could've done without. It's a crime movie, I couldn't care less about a soft core sex or romance scene, they could've implied it at that point because it was out of place and pointless. Other than that the overall acting was believable and genuine, everyone involved did a fantastic job, it felt like a real story. I liked the City of God reference (one of the best films ever made). I didn't expect how it all played it and I was satisfied with the ending. All in all, it was enjoyable. It's one of those movies I can only watch once after knowing how it ends. Cinematically it was nothing special, but it entertained me.

It could've been better, but it's a good watch. Meagan Good is sexy as always. Lawrence Tate player his role good. The twist at the end is worth it.

The reason I believe this is 'Menace Part 2' is due to the fact that O Dog got out of prison after getting arrested in Menace and changed his name to Deuces and started a crime ring making tons of money. Makes sense since O Dog has aged and was from South Central in this movie like he was in Menace. You may disagree but don't you think it's a possibility?