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Overview

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Director:

John Singleton

Writer (WGA):

John Singleton (written by)

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Release Date:

23 July 1993 (USA) more

Genre:

Drama | Romance more

Tagline:

1 Woman. 1 Man. 1 Journey 2 Love. more

Plot:

In this film, we see the world through the eyes of main character Justice, a young African-American poet. A mail carrier invites a few friends along for a long overnight delivery run. full summary | add synopsis

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 2 nominations more

NewsDesk:
(7 articles)

Denver Film Festival announces full lineup
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Success in Just 48 Hours
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User Comments:

A John Singleton movie that's a lot better than reviews would suggest. more (29 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Khandi Alexander ... Simone
Maya Angelou ... Aunt June
Ché J. Avery ... Thug #2
Lloyd Avery II ... Thug #1

Kimberly Brooks ... Kim

Rico Bueno ... Ticket Taker
Maia Campbell ... Shante
Jeff Cantrel ... Policeman #4
Michael Colyar ... Panhandler
Kina Cosper ... Female Cousin (as Kina V. Cosper)

John Cothran Jr. ... Uncle Earl
Dina D. ... Dina
Joe Dalu ... Policeman #7
James Deeth ... Helicopter Pilot
Norma Donaldson ... Aunt May
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Additional Details

Runtime:

109 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

Ice Cube was offered the role of Lucky, but refused because he claimed that he was not at a point in his career where he would play in a romantic movie. more

Quotes:

Justice: I'm a phenomenal woman, phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that's me. more

Movie Connections:

References Scarface (1983) more

Soundtrack:

I've Been Waiting more


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5 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
A John Singleton movie that's a lot better than reviews would suggest., 21 May 1999
Author: macnjnc from Cincinnati, Ohio

Poetic Justice is the type of film that will sneak up on you. Some parts of the movie are a little slow, but as a whole the movie is very good. Director Singleton is able to bring a certain mood to this film; wavering between dark, funny and compassionate. Justice (Janet Jackson) is a directionless and lost female who expresses her wants and sorrows through poetry. Because of deaths in her family she is alone.

She reluctantly agrees to go on a mail trip with a friend (Regina King) and her male comrads. Little does she know that she would find her diamond in the rough in Lucky (Shakur). Although Lucky has a very hard exterior, Justice; through many trails and tribulations locates the good in him. It turns out that they (Justice and Lucky) are just what each other needs. Some may not be able to relate to this film, but if you can chances are you will really like the movie. This movie was not really made for mainstream audiences, just for certain people. I am one who was taken in by it, and it is one of my favorites. Great movie which probably appeals more to demographically urban viewers. Regina King and Joe Torry do a good job of providing support to the lead actors throughout.

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