Ghetto Dawg 2

Hands-down the best ghetto movie I've seen in a long time. I didn't have many expectations, given the first movie, but it blew me away. Rent it, pirate it, do what you've got to do to get this movie in your player. The acting is what really carries it away -- Paris Campbell is fantastic, in particular -- I was impressed with just about everyone on screen. The plot is plausible and keeps up a good pace. The dogfights are the only thing that lacked realism for me, as you can pretty much tell that the blood is fake. That being said, the gun play and violence are shockingly realistic. The whole thing is rounded out by a streak of corny humor that somehow works... the movie moves back and forth between the grippingly dramatic and the ridiculously silly, and it doesn't skip a beat. Amazing, really. I can't recommend this one highly enough.

Wanted to sit thru 'Ghetto Dawg', but its lack of availability left me with the sequel. Right away I saw it was a standalone follow-up that neither kept the story or characters from the original, but remained a piece on crime, the streets and all that entails. 'Out of the Pits' isn't horrible, but squarely planted in predictable territory and not as good as some say.

Donte (Daniel Outlaw) loses his older brother to gang violence. Wanting revenge against the man Angel (Will Sierra) that killed him running very profitable yet illegal dogfights, but unable to do it himself. Hitman Jojo (Paris Campbell) can't neither as Angel is protected by Big Daddy (Lou Torres). So Donte goes to work for Jojo, but does he have what it takes to murder or will he get out before it's too late?

Predictable plotting and a lack of believability sink things here. Donte makes missteps that in real life would get him dead. Jojo is supposed to be a stone cold efficient killer, but his actions say otherwise. Too many scenes of ladies allowing themselves to be mistreated who feint shock after the fact. A wiggity wack character arch for the mom of the two sons at the heart of the tale.

An emphasis on dog fighting per the title, box cover is mostly for show. A lame attempt at marketing. That said if you can't get enough tales of the streets, crime fantasies then 'Ghetto Dawg 2: Out of the Pits' might satisfy. Characters, story aren't top tier, but unlike other low budget dtv trips I've sat through recently it's shot well and the acting is decent.

Don't judge a movie by it's title. I was expecting a no-brain, no-heart, piece of exploitation; the reality-it's a really good film. The story involve Donte, a young black man living in the ghetto who must decide whether to enact revenge on a local gang lord for his brother's death or give up on his brother's memory and get out of town. Strong performances from the cast, especially Paris Campbell and Lou Torres, bring flavor to a good overall story with an ending that will leave you stunned. The direction is confident and direct especially in its depiction of violence. Sudden and brutal are words that come to mind. The shots are well composed and the scores thumps the story along even in the middle where the pace slows somewhat. This is one of the better movies I've seen in the urban action genre. Definitely worth a look.

When you first glance at the cover-art, your expectations drop below average. But only moments into the film, you're pulled into this real-life story of reluctant revenge, played out with supreme storytelling ability and highly competent direction. Though this is listed as a drama, it often reaches moments of hilarity, but it's often subtle. (Pay attention to the pornographer's scene, which is actually performed by both Joshua and Jeff of the Crook Brothers.) Each actor obviously poured their soul into their roles, and the Crook Brothers suck you in with their stylized yet unobtrusive shots. Doesn't look like it by the cover and the dumb ass name, huh? Don't be fooled. Go out and rent this raw and stylish ghetto masterpiece right now.

After my divorce,my friends have been trying every thing to cheer me up. I have been depressed for months. I have now watched this movie 9 times. It inspired me to get on with my life and forget that cheating wife ever existed. Thank you creators of Ghetto Dawg 2, you have saved my life.