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Jason's Lyric

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
4.9K
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Jason's Lyric (1994)
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Coming-of-AgeTragic RomanceCrimeDramaRomance

Two brothers, survivors of family tragedy, take different life paths: one falls for a high-spirited waitress and dreams of success, the other follows a life of petty crime. Their lives recon... Read allTwo brothers, survivors of family tragedy, take different life paths: one falls for a high-spirited waitress and dreams of success, the other follows a life of petty crime. Their lives reconnect in shattering fashion.Two brothers, survivors of family tragedy, take different life paths: one falls for a high-spirited waitress and dreams of success, the other follows a life of petty crime. Their lives reconnect in shattering fashion.

  • Director
    • Doug McHenry
  • Writer
    • Bobby Smith Jr.
  • Stars
    • Allen Payne
    • Jada Pinkett Smith
    • Bokeem Woodbine
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    4.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Doug McHenry
    • Writer
      • Bobby Smith Jr.
    • Stars
      • Allen Payne
      • Jada Pinkett Smith
      • Bokeem Woodbine
    • 27User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Trailer 0:31
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    Allen Payne
    Allen Payne
    • Jason Alexander
    Jada Pinkett Smith
    Jada Pinkett Smith
    • Lyric
    • (as Jada Pinkett)
    Bokeem Woodbine
    Bokeem Woodbine
    • Joshua Alexander
    Anthony 'Treach' Criss
    Anthony 'Treach' Criss
    • Alonzo
    Eddie Griffin
    Eddie Griffin
    • Rat
    Suzzanne Douglas
    Suzzanne Douglas
    • Gloria
    Lisa Nicole Carson
    Lisa Nicole Carson
    • Marti
    Lahmard J. Tate
    Lahmard J. Tate
    • Ron
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Maddog
    Asheamu Earl Randle
    • Teddy
    Clarence Whitmore
    • Elmo
    Rushion McDonald
    • Fast Freddy
    Curtis von Burrell
    • Darryl
    Bebe Drake
    Bebe Drake
    • Ms. Murphy
    Kenneth Randle
    • Leroy
    Wayne Dehart
    Wayne Dehart
    • Street Preacher
    Sean Hutchinson
    • Jason (11 years old)
    Burleigh Moore
    • Joshua (8 years old)
    • Director
      • Doug McHenry
    • Writer
      • Bobby Smith Jr.
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    User reviews27

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    10vtlric

    Excellent Movie, I own the rottweiler puppy, Lyric that was in this movie

    I was very surprised at how good this movie was. My rottweiler, Lyric, who is now 13 years old was in this movie when she was 7 weeks old. I named her Lyric after the role of Jada Pinkett. Lyric went on to be an American/Canadian Champion. Her show name is Am/Ca CH. Von Traeger's Lyric. The movie took place in the 3rd Ward in Houston, Texas. It was awesome being on the set during the filming of this movie. I am looking at showing Lyric at the "Reliant Center World Dog Show" in Houston this next Month. She will be shown in Veterens Class 12 years and older. This is a rottweiler specialty show. Thank you for letting me share. Kerri
    10fuxing626

    Nothing short of exquisite

    One endeavor in filmmaking that quite frequently doesn't turn out well is mixing genres. "Jason's Lyric" combines crime drama, love story, and ghetto film-and does it surprisingly beautifully. The acting is remarkable, the script is remarkable, and the emotion is remarkable. This movie could have turned out very pretentious and very cheesy. Apparently, the directors, writers, and producers completely acknowledged this, and refused to let that happen. The characters are very well developed and, while the movie doesn't justify Josh's actions, it does convey compassion for him. It also provides new insight on what it's really like to live in a ghetto. If you can find this movie (after all, I saw it on Showtime and haven't the video in any stores) totally see it!!!!
    10Pro Jury

    Intense. Unforgettable.

    Boy meets girl. There are a mountain of movies that attempt to tell a love story and disappoint and fall flat. JASON'S LYRIC is... unforgettable -- a love movie to enjoy many times.

    The greatest strength to this love story is the same as the key strength in the world-wide hit LONG VACATION tv series exported from Japan: as the story unfolds the viewer deeply and personally cares about the boy and the girl. The characters become real and we feel as they feel. Intense. Unforgettable.

    Highly recommended, but keep in mind that there is grit, drugs and depictions of violence in this movie.
    6fmwongmd

    Love story

    Interesting to have an all black cast black on black love scenes plus multiple literary quotations including one from John Donne. Acting by Allen Payne and Bokeem Woodbine particularly effective.
    skillz

    Lisa Nicole Carson

    When it comes to Lisa Nicole Carson it is just as important WHAT she plays, as HOW she plays it! In the "Homeywoods" of America, a woman that is: big bottomed, small waisted, chested is the ideal woman!This is regardless of whether she is a buggy-whipped armed ballerina, or a plus-size shot putter. This standard of beauty was NEVER expressed in mass media until Jackee Harry played the sophisticated Sandra Clark in the sitcom "227". A perfect throwback to this is Lisa Nicole Carson.

    Lisa gave a heartfelt performance in Jason's lyric as Marti. She made you feel for Marti in her hopes to find a romantic like Lyric did. However she will never play a romantic lead because those roles are reserved almost exclusively for women who are little more than hair and bones! Women that had physiques like Lisa Carson were called "healthy" until the 1960s; then skeletal British model Twiggy changed everything! All Lisa has to do is act, so that she can open the door for REAL WOMEN to advance in the discipline of acting!

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    • Trivia
      In real life, Suzanne Douglas was only 11 years older than Allen Payne.
    • Goofs
      With his right hand, Jason retrieves the flowers he bought for Lyric from the truck and hides them behind his back. When he hands them to her, he pulls them from under his left arm.
    • Quotes

      Lyric: Jason, I am TRYING to love you, but I don't want my heart broken. But that's exactly what you're gonna do if you keep trying to save a brother that don't want to be saved!

    • Alternate versions
      US unrated video release is billed as "Special, sexy unrated version" and features 1 minute of additional sex footage not present in the original theatrical version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Black Men United: U Will Know (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Many Rivers to Cross
      Written by Jimmy Cliff

      Performed by Oleta Adams

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    • Release date
      • September 28, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Лірика Джейсона
    • Filming locations
      • Third Ward, Corner Of Tuam St & Sauer St, Houston, Texas, USA(Jason and Joshua's House)
    • Production companies
      • Jackson/McHenry Company,The
      • Polygram Filmed Entertainment
      • Propaganda Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,851,521
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,122,600
      • Oct 2, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,851,521
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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