Iffy for 16+
Violence overshadows humor in urban action comedy.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that although the trailers for this movie make it seem like a comic caper, it's actually a violent film that earns its R rating. There's a huge stand-off where all the major players shoot at each other -- and most of them die. Scenes also show a character being tortured and/or killed and others being threatened at gun and knife point. Characters swear constantly ("f--k" is used more times than you can count), smoke cigarettes and weed, and even snort cocaine. And then there's the scene in which two women undress (one is shown topless) and kiss each other. (At least the consumerism is limited to one character's fixation on Cadillac Escalades.)
- Families can talk about how the movie depicts minorities. Is it stereotypical and/or offensive that all the criminals are Latino and African American? Do you think any of the characters are intended to be role models? Families can also discuss how humor is handled in the movie. Are there more jokes or more violence? Does the movie's tone affect the impact of the violence? Parents may also want to discuss the casual drug use among the characters. What are the consequences of drug use in real life?
The good stuff
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Messages: No role models here: The characters are all remorseless, opportunistic criminals who engage in multiple illegal activities -- theft, smuggling, drug dealing, and murder, just to name a few. Although the cast is laudably diverse, the minority characters are still portrayed stereotypically as gangsters and thugs.
What to watch for
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Violence: Violence includes a huge climactic shoot-out that leaves many characters dead. A couple of deaths are particularly gruesome -- one guy is stabbed, and another's throat is slit after being tortured. Lots of gun-toting and gun-waving. At least a dozen guns are shown.
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Sex: In one brief scene, two women kiss, and then one is shown topless. One of the main characters is a sexily dressed woman who's always wearing tight outfits.
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Language: So many "F" bombs that there's no way to keep count. The "mother" of all "F" words is also said very frequently. Other words include "s--t," "bitch," "ass," "p---y," "son of a bitch," "a--hole," "dick," "bastard," "oh my God," and "goddamn."
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Consumerism: Not many brands featured/mentioned besides Cadillac Escalade.Â
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: The plot revolves around bricks of cocaine. Many characters smoke cigarettes and marijuana, and a couple of them have to try (i.e. snort) the cocaine, but their goal is more to check its purity instead of getting high. The protagonists drink as well.
Fan Reviews provided by
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Delivering the 411 by SoCalZine
Being a fan of Scrubs, when I saw Donald Faison starring in this movie I knew it was going to be funny. I want to start off by saying this is not a movie to take your kids to. The movie is filled with drug use, foul language, nudity, and violence. For the rest of us it makes a funny movie. Donald plays a delivery truck driver who deliverers a package to a wrong address. Simple mistake till the residents who got the package find out what is inside. The package is full of drugs, which belongs to the neighbor across the hall. Now, its a race to get the package back. It has all the action and laugh out loud comedy a movie will ever need. The story behind the movie is not one that will be nominated for an Oscar, but its what we all picture would happen in this situation. Also, before I forget to mention there are plenty of beautiful woman. This is not the greatest date movie, but if you want to get out and watch a movie that will make you laugh. This is the one.
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Next Day Air by dpgmccall03
This movie was a waste of my time and money!! Just a few funny scenes. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone!!!!
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PLEASE READ THIS REVIEW SERIOUSLY by lovestalentmoviefan
I am concerned at the bad reviews. NOT because I particularly liked this movie(which i reviewed for actors) but because I believe it was well done for what it is supposed to be AS WELL AS realistic in ending for people in this business,to discourage kids from involvement. The only reason i rate so-so instead of good was for the totally unnecessary bit of sluttiness and nudity in the one brief scene. That was really stupid on the part of scripter/director. Actors are great,especially when you know from other work how good they are playing these roles. I ENCOURAGE THOSE NOT OFFENDED BY LANGUAGE AND THE HARSH REALITY OF THE CRIMINAL/DRUG WORLD DELIVERED IN COMEDIC OVER THE TOP FASHION TO TRY IT AND FORGET ABOUT THE BAD REVIEWS. As stated,it is great for what is meant to be. On the other hand I dont promote paying hwood for gratuitous sex/nudity. So i guess you'll do what you are comfortable with. The scene i object to is quite brief. DEFINITELY WANT TO SEE MORE OF OMARI HARDWIDK (thankyo
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Next Day Air by keybornwife
This movie was kind of funny. I enjoyed it. However, I didn"t care too much for one part in it which consisted of nude women. Sometimes, that messes up a good movie when you're watching a movie with your husband or boyfriend.
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What the Heck?! by lomerson2
I am a frequent moviegoer, I probably average 1.5 in theater movies a week plus another one or two on DVD/TV. This movie was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The actors, some of whom I have seen perform well in other roles seemed either awkward or trying too hard. Although I actually smiled once or twice in the first 30 minutes (like when the bad guy sat on the guy sleeping on the couch!), we walked out of the movie about 45 minutes in...it still hadn't hooked us. Was this an independent film? If so, I hope that they get some better script and more money before trying another.
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nothing special by greg7879
so so. Not as funny as i thought it would be. the ending leaves you asking.... what? thats it?
overall go see it if you have nothing else to see. its okay
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waste of time by fanofgoodfilm77
This was a huge mistake, a waste of time and money on a senseless, poorly acted farce of a movie. Don't even bother renting it on DVD
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next day air by walkfam
I enjoyed the movie more than I thought I would, it was funny and still managed to carry a seriuos message to the viewers
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Next Day Air: DO NOT SEE IT! by heightenedsenses
Totally awful. not funny, very boring.
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Man Please by jarobi
I guess you just don't know what your getting when you go to the movies anymore. I may have checkled once or twice during the entire movie. I love comedies and have seen the worse of them and I am not very impressed by this one. I love all the actors in this movie and they have all done great works but this was not one for the resume'.