Melvin has spent 10 years in the slammer, is determined to go straight, has a landscaping business, and moves in and marks his territory. Tyrese Gibson, already known as a singer, model and music video DJ, is a natural, unaffected actor who adds a spin of spoiled self-pity to Jody. 1) we don't see him abuse jodys mom 2) the mother of his child keeps the child away. I can't really rate this accurately because I still have no idea if it was supposed to be an accurate depiction or mockery of the ghetto life. Jody also nearly has sex with Pandora, Yvette's colleague and co-worker, but manages to rebuff her advances. Yvette has humored him a couple times by calling him occasionally, and now he's getting out, ready to take her back. In the world they live in ( the hood) Melvin is a good man. The Card Game: Melvin and his boys paly cards. Jody is twenty years old. Now sober, she tries to build back up her life with her willing sponsor, Christy Plunkett. Baby Boy (2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Sharika : What you doing? A soundtrack containing hip-hop and R&B music was released by Universal Records on June 19, 2001. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Mo'Nique as Patrice, Juanita's best friend. I lie to you because I care about you." Juanita had her 1st child @age 13, Jody's older brother. He apparently had a problem with his mother's ex-boyfriend Henry in the same way Jody has problems with her current boyfriend Melvin, to the point where Henry threw him out. So if the man has something to say, then we all had better listen. He was immature and childish. Coming Soon, Regal So high you just be in outer space. Tyrese Darnell Gibson was born December 30, 1978 in Watts, Los Angeles, California, where he was raised. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Melvin Baby Boy animated GIFs to your conversations. Son: Juanita (A.J. See production, box office & company info, Siskel & Ebert: Crazy/Beautiful/Baby Boy/Pootie Tang/Lost and Delirious/The Crimson Rivers/Himalaya, 11th Avenue / Vernon Avenue, Leimert Park, Los Angeles, California, USA. He can't seem to. and the He doesn't wish to "leave the nest" as his mother suggests he do in an early scene. It was just as much as his house as hers. When Yvette discovers his cheating, their ensuing argument eventually turns physical, culminating in her kicking him out of her home. (film) - Cast. He likes the life he leads and doesn't consider employment as an option. This is the man that Jody should be learning from. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life. Thats true. Johnson) sets Jody (Tyrese Gibson) straight.BUY THE MOVIE: https://www.fandangonow.com/details/movie/baby-boy-2001/1MV6f36ffc1fd07cd82260d3fe55023e861?cmp=Movieclips_YT_DescriptionWatch the best Baby Boy scenes \u0026 clips:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZbXA4lyCtqpqLHVLHmMPIzK6jn73Ld4uFILM DESCRIPTION:The story of Jody (Tyrese Gibson), a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. She says because of the system of racism in this country, the black man is meant to think of himself as a baby. Released in the United States on June 27, 2001, the film received predominantly positive reviews from critics and audiences, with many deeming it as Singleton's best film since Boyz n the Hood, but underperformed commercially, grossing $29 million against a $16 million budget. But now his mother is growing tired of his act and she has met a new man named Marvin. "Young, dumb and out of control." But, he doesn't have a job, still lives with his mother and seems incapable of taking responsibility for himself or the babies he has made. [10] The film was also screened at the 2001 Locarno International Film Festival in competition for the Golden Leopard and would receive a 'Special Mention' from the jury for "For its innovative concept and ensemble acting. Crime Drama Romance In South Central L.A., a misguided 20-year-old African-American man, a "baby boy", faces the commitments of real life. And there is no panacea to cure all of Pandora's diseases that we all breath in. Adam's Rib: Jody beats up Peanuts new man,Jody and Peanut break up the cops arrive and Melvin talks to Jody about Adam's rib. [+] The rap songs from the Baby Boy soundtrack will no doubt garner the most attention, but for the most part, the numerous contemporary urban soul songs are what make this such a great album. Strictly star Motsi Mabuse sued by ex husband, WHITE BIRD (August 2023) New Trailer - Gillian Anderson, Helen Mirren, SWEET TOOTH Season 2 Official Trailer & Discussion thread (April 27, 2023) Netflix, Americans Spend $48 per Month on Video Streaming Services and Half of Those Surveyed Say Thats Too Much, Hank Azaria Admits He Does 'Wonder' About 'The Simpsons' ' Future and Says Whether He'd Ever Leave, Tristan Mack Wilds with his partner and Daughter on the Tamron Hall Show. (Tupac was originally going to star and Gibson was cast after Pac's murder). When you in love with a man, he can make you feel high. Yvette's gangster ex-boyfriend Rodney is released from San Quentin State Prison and returns to the neighborhood to move in with Yvette. "Boyz" was Cuba Gooding Jr.'s first movie. Jody knows things are different when he finds Melvin stark-naked in the kitchen, scrambling eggs for Juanita. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Characters/BabyBoy. By what name was Baby Boy (2001) officially released in India in English? He grew up in the hood and did favours for people. And look down upon us with forgiveness for the the sins we will have in the future. We all have problems and we all have to deal with adversity. Plot- Jody is twenty-years-old and is unemployed, so he still lives with his mother despite he has two children. Jodys mother Juanita finds marijuana in her garden and blames him, who then angrily blames her new boyfriend Melvin, an ex-convict. It just vanishes. I couldnt stand the mama and her desperate for a man ass. In South Central L.A., a misguided 20-year-old African-American man, a "baby boy", faces the commitments of real life.In South Central L.A., a misguided 20-year-old African-American man, a "baby boy", faces the commitments of real life.In South Central L.A., a misguided 20-year-old African-American man, a "baby boy", faces the commitments of real life. She doesn't want to talk. Surprisingly smart and entertaining story. Ving Rames banging this guys mom hopping through the housepriceless. You're almost there! She takes heat for what she writes. Company Credits Juanita dropped gems about relationships, but was immature her damn self passing it onto her sons. And if you can't show us the way, then forgive us for being lost. Homeowner arrested. He wants to be in his child's life. Baby Boy covers a plethora of issues that black youth have to deal with and Singleton doesn't paint a pretty picture of the way they handle these issues. Baby Boy is a 2001 American coming-of-age hood comedy-drama film directed, written, and produced by John Singleton and starring Tyrese Gibson, Snoop Dogg, Ving Rhames, Omar Gooding, A.J. Melvin comes home, admits to Juanita that he planted it and apologizes. 2001 | Maturity Rating: 16+ | 2h 9m | Dramas. Victims of Alabama birthday party shooting included students just months from graduation, Racism plays a 'key part' in maternity health disparities, MPs say, Rural Ohio school district will allow teachers and staff to ARM themselves with guns: 'We will no longer be soft targets and unprotected', Donald Trump Jr. Defies Conservatives, Opposes Boycott of Bud Light Over Trans Influencer Partnership, Meet the Black Woman Redefining Birth Possibilities for Women Worldwide, Disney doubles down! director of photography (as Charles E. Mills) Film Editing by Tamara LaSeon Bass as Peanut, the mother of Jody's baby daughter. The film was originally written with rapper-actor Tupac Shakur in mind to play Jody; Shakur had previously worked with Singleton on Poetic Justice. (reddit, (Resurfaced Clip) Nia Long Says Her High School Boyfriend Was 30: My mom approved, and he was good to me., Incredible Plymouth mum delivers her own baby boy in moving taxi, 37 year old Tangela Stephens shot and killed by her boyfriend's son Aurelio Toth because he didn't want her at his father's house. But the characters are so full-bodied and the feelings so raw and complex that I'd call this the best thing he's done to date"[9], The film ultimately received 10 nominations at the Black Reel Awards of 2002, including Outstanding Film, and 3 nominations at 2002 NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding Motion Picture. Yvette : Hey, girl. So many issues would be solved in this film if everybody wasn't so weak. Maybe so. "I was like you, Jody," he says. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Tyrese lives with his mom and says "momma" every time he has . John Singleton 's "Baby Boy" is a bold criticism of young black men who carelessly father babies, live off their mothers and don/t even think of looking for work. I'm going to say that it is because that's the best way to watch it. She knew she could have found someone better lol. She is a deeply insecure, sensitive woman, which is not-so-subtly implied to be caused by Jody's regular affairs with other women, most being from her own place of work. Baby Boy. He has a gift for finding good actors. Her columns are courageous; the African-American community prefers to present a positive front and keep its self-criticism behind closed doors. She had her own house, was attractive and in great shape, and her son was an adult. Drama, Original Language: 2h 9m, Distributor: John Singleton has taken on that same risk but with a more serious subject matter.