Poetic Justice
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Synopsis
Grieving hairdresser Justice goes on a road trip from South Central L.A. to Oakland on a mail truck alongside her friend and an obnoxious postal worker.
Cast
- Khandi Alexander
- Maya Angelou
- Ché J. Avery
- Lloyd Avery II
- Kimberly Brooks
- Rico Bueno
- Janet Jackson
- Regina King
- Tupac Shakur
- Joe Torry
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- Jul 8, 2017
Janet Jackson has the prettiest face in existence and she invented braids and chewing gum.
dioniziaMay 2, 2021pac caressing janet's braids top five most romantic moments in cinematic history
benton tarantellaApr 29, 2019I know every line of this movie.
K. Austin Collins - Mar 9, 2021
its the emotional vulnerability and range both tupac and janet have for me
clemMay 6, 2016Janet Jackson speaking the words of Maya Angelou is worth every lackluster frame and corny piece of dialogue.
Sally Jane BlackApr 19, 2021this movie: who’s finer, janet or tupac? me: yes
eyehatemovie - Apr 14, 2020
Tupac leveled up when he came through with that manicure 💅
alphonse0May 15, 2021I was pretty happy when Tupac threw that guys brush.
KateMay 11, 2021The second Poetic Justice begins, its director riffs on what mainstream, largely white audiences expect out of a romantic drama, before immediately segueing into what mainstream, largely white audiences expect out of a John Singleton picture. It's an opening sequence that's…
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- Kaitlyn Clay is "meh" onPoetic Justice
It’s great black cinema!! Love Tupac and Janet!!! It’s just not high in my list of black cinema 🤷🏾♀️ so many more great movies!! But this is a must watch for sure
alaina michelle lovedPoetic Justicea beautiful film and a black classic❤️
Joy likedPoetic JusticeGritty, yet tender exploration of love and growth, punctuated by Maya Angelou's powerful poetry. Captures the rawness of inner-city life and the beauty that can emerge from pain. Definitely worth a watch if you’re in the mood for something moving !
- rukashi likedPoetic Justice
This was a good movie. It entertained me certainly and even tho I’m not rly into such movie genre, this movie was a well exception. It’s a well directed movie that kept my attention. Even tho I expected a bad ending tho, would watch again :)
40 likedPoetic Justice2Pac Shakur ⭐️ Great movie love the old school vibe , the sweet passive rude romance was comedic to me
Joshua Oyola likedPoetic Justicedefinitely a 90s film but honestly really good. classic enemies —> lovers trope
- Onyinyechi likedPoetic Justice
It was nice :) I enjoy watching movies about black love. 7/10 might watch again.
Cass lovedPoetic JusticeIf they don’t make you feel how this movie makes you feel . They ain’t for you
Haley likedPoetic JusticeIt was a really good movie
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Metacritic
Though it's not unlikable, John Singleton's second feature (Boyz N the Hood was his first) is an unholy mess in almost every respect.
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
Poetic Justice is not [Boyz N the Hood's] equal, but does not aspire to be; it is a softer, gentler film, more of a romance than a commentary on social conditions.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poetic Justice (1993) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Poetic Justice (1993)?
The movie is 1hr 49min long.
What's Poetic Justice (1993) about?
Grieving hairdresser Justice goes on a road trip from South Central L.A. to Oakland on a mail truck alongside her friend and an obnoxious postal worker.
Who's the cast of Poetic Justice (1993)?
- Khandi Alexander as Simone
- Maya Angelou as Aunt June
- Ché J. Avery as Thug #2
- Lloyd Avery II as Thug #1
- Kimberly Brooks as Kim
- Rico Bueno as Ticket Taker
- Janet Jackson as Justice
- Regina King as Iesha
- Tupac Shakur as Lucky
- Joe Torry as Chicago
Who's the director behind Poetic Justice (1993)?
John Singleton directed Poetic Justice (1993).
Who produced Poetic Justice (1993)?
Steve Nicolaides produced Poetic Justice (1993).
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