The first time I saw this in the theater, I was mad people were laughing like the subject matter wasn't serious. Like, why are these ignorant motherfuckers laughing at this urban youth violence..."

Maaaan, fuck ME, and my judging ass THOUGHTS...I've watched it religiously through the years, and it's slick production style and over-the-top dialogue and action....has me ROLLING every time.

If it was the Hughes Brothers' intention to play Menace as a serious, gritty tale, then they failed horribly. Menace made gangbanging look fun. If it wasn't for Jada staying level, reminding you it was a serious film, this would have been a straight comedy. And it has some of the greatest quotes ever.