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Baby Boy (2001)

R  |   |  Comedy, Crime, Drama  |  27 June 2001 (USA)
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This is the story of Jody, an unemployed young black man, who's been living with his mother for several years, even though he's got a child of his own. Romantically, he's having ... See full summary »

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Peanut
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Ms. Herron (as Candy Brown Houston)
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This is the story of Jody, an unemployed young black man, who's been living with his mother for several years, even though he's got a child of his own. Romantically, he's having relationships with two women: Yvette, the mother of his son, and a new interest. Written by Anonymous

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Rated R for strong sexuality, language, violence and some drug use | See all certifications »

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27 June 2001 (USA)  »

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Baby Boy - O Rei da Rua  »

Box Office

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$16,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,606,403 (USA) (29 June 2001)

Gross:

£47,144 (UK) (23 November 2001)
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Crips gang themes are largely represented throughout the Movie. See more »

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When Jody is holding his model early in the film , the close-ups show the model as having wheels and seats, but in the wider shots they are missing. See more »

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[first lines]
Jody: There's this psychiatrist, a lady named Frances Chris Walson. She has a theory about the black man in America. She says because of the system of racism in this country, the black man is meant to think of himself as a baby. A not yet fully formed being, who has not yet realized his full potential. To support her claim, she offers the following: First off, what does a black man call his woman? Mama. Secondly, what does a black man call his closest acquaintances? His boys. And finally...
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From L.A. South Central Cinema, dealing a new hand. The new deal has struck again. See more »

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References Charlie's Angels (2000) See more »

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We Keep It G
Written by Ruffian Hall, Battlecat, Louis Davenport and Steven Harris
Produced by Battlecat
Performed by Lost Angels
Lost Angels appear courtesy of Future Sound Entertainment
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4 August 2002 | by (Palmerston North, New Zealand) – See all my reviews

R&B Crooner Tyrese takes a stab at acting in this realistic film about 'Baby Boy' . He thinks he's a man... he's got 2 kids. But really, he's just a baby who doesn't want to leave the cosy confines of his momma's house. There's no actual real plot-line to this movie, it's basically just an excerpt from Baby Boy's life - detailing his relationships with his mother, his kids, his kid's mothers and his mother's new man. Rapper Snoop Dogg also appears in this, as a rather nasty-lookin ex-boyfriend of Tyrese's woman. Fine directing, strong acting, a good metaphorical element about him being in the womb and sly humour make Baby Boy a good watch... although those sexually inhibited might find this a bit strong!


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