This film I found to be quite good and was considered written very well done. Same goes for the acting It brought some reality as this could happen anytime anywhere in the world. We had seen news constantly about horrible episodes happening in high schools as well as our junior colleges which is dreadful. This film had showed some horrible gang mentality on streets with real life. Although it is scary but it brings out thoughts and hope in society as this happens in society too often and gets us to think more of wandering how we are able to handle this kind of issue. It gets us to think.

Good if your having trouble sleeping.

187 is a movie that haunts you if your a student in an upscale urban neighborhood, anywhere else than Los Anglelo's!!! The thought of having to go to school everyday in a climate like that of 187 should scare the daylights out of any highschool student that "Has it made" in a private, or rather well kept public school in say... Kentucky? The movie is shot in a grainy but necessary look to give the viewer the sense that it's alway's uncomfortable. Perhaps the blending of the grainy nature and the obivious heat index that is evident in the film. It's these types of tricks of the trade that general audience members do not pick up on immediatley, but feel it in thier gut as thier viewing the film. Samuel Jackson is his self, simply wonderful, and you do feel for his charachter that is truely trying to make a difference with less than desirable conditions. Dave Childress is the movies most intrigueing charachter. What we see on the surface of his charachter is a somewhat laid back teacher, and for a reason. He's been there done that, and is ready at any moment to shoot these punks, should the chance presnt its self. Though we see him displaying his firearms in what most gun enthusiast would seem rather exploitative of the real gun owner in America. There is a sense that what the teacher is doing is right, even though we know it's cold murder, it's pleasing to our sense of retaliation against what most would consider worthless sperm donations anyway. It's obvious that the tail is no longer wagging the dog at this point, and the audience is taken into another relm of thier own personal ethics, morals, and the sense of right and wrong in a war zone. And, this is exactly what this is, a War Zone!!!

It was one of the greatest movies I have seen.

This movie is badass if u didnt see it I suggest go see it even though it's 2006 it still the coolest movie ever!

Great, I love the "hombres" ;)

Well, let's agree this film was well made and acted in, but as an older white dude I can still remember when East LA, Boyer Heights, Lincoln Park, Lynwood, and even Compton (the Hub City) as all beautiful suburbs with great highschools to attend. Then California had the best schools in the nation. The two toughest schools in my day were Reese, and Banning.., where I attended. Many tax payers are leaving California now for the very reasons brought out in this film. Waste of money and time trying to change these sub-life individuals who are quickly overwhelming a once great place to live. Shouldn't take long before the place looks like Rio, in Brazil when the last tax payer gives up and leaves the area. My wife does translation work for the Estonian TV and film industry. I had to laugh at her efforts to tranlate the trash-mouth mumbo-jumbo in the film.., as there simply aren't that many filthy words in other civilized languages.., good movie, but "why" was it made, and "what" was the message were we left with.. ?

I think 187 is a very good film because the story tells us the aggressivity from students.

One of Jackson's best, that seen at the end is edge of your seat.

Although it can be found in the horror section at Blockbuster, I wouldn't say this movie is horror so much as it is a dark movie. Most everything that happens in this movie could actually happen in real life, (which we rarely see in horror flicks), making it that much darker. I saw this movie for the first time about 5 years ago and am getting ready to watch it for the 3rd time in a few minutes. In any case, I highly recommend it and doubt anyone who sees it would disagree with me. Enjoy! P. S. This is not a movie that should be paused for any reason if you can help it, grab the popcorn and coke, turn the phone off (as well as the lights, just for the affect) and try to watch it straight though if at all possible.

This movie was amazingly put together and well directed... I loved it it is one of my favoites.

This movie is very good... story, actors, especially hardly recognized Method Man stickin' up Samuel... if u wasn't watch this movie grab the DVD, VHS and enjoy in this masterpiece! [...]

I thought the movie was well made, but it could have been a bit more original. The ending was taken from deer hunter, and there seem to be a lot of movies about teachers around that time. I thought it did show how corrupt the systems could be though.

Great movie, shows in depth the corruption of the school system.

This movie is so so tight I'm serious man it's my favorite one of all. I really like the fine ass guys that are in it. Man cutties. Lol. [...]

I loved the movie ever since it came out! I'ts my favorite.

I aboslutly LOVE the movie! N Jonah Rooney... is my MAN!! Uh huh... lol... well I thought it was great n'afat I saw it on HBO I went out n bought n'im still lookin 4 the soundtrack. Ne-way you should consider seeing it for those of u that did'nt! Luv ya Jonah! Heheheheh *~Lauryn~*.

I had to write a comment - as someone over 30 that was impressed by the direction, cinematography, acting, and soundtrack. While the story falls under the "triumph over foolish gang mentality, " the director did a solid job of taking an over-the-top storyline and making it a real movie to watch.

Ora le homes dis BIG BAD SOUTH SIDE DEMONIOS X3 GANG homes they call me PUPPET ece it's a good movie n'it really made a powerful impact on all the teenagers (male) that goes to our school in VERDUGO HILLS I go there 2... n me n my homies run da school ece... astewacho homes...

Bad ass movie [...] I love it very much ya got to go see it don't miss it or rent it since it aint in the teather no more.

187 is the the best film ever, trust me. Ohh my dayz. Cesar is soooooo buff. Thats my Man rigth there. Clifton Collins Jr.is beautiful... so hot.

This movie was a great one with amazing overviews of the city and a soundtrack that puts you in the mood like no other movies thanks to Massive Attack. Samuel L. Jackson give's a breathless perfomance wich is not surprising...

Master piece... this movie had a excellent storie and wow a ending you will never forget go see this movie now. Right now get off your computer and go rent it.

I think 187 was a great movie. It shows what the real life streets are all about and what it's like living in the ghetto!

I enjoyed this movie, The hard movies are good because it shows that life can be hard at times, plus it kind of related to American History X and that movie was swell. The only thing about this movie is that why would an african american try and help out a troubled teen such ass the skin head, this I don't understand but still makes for an interesting movie.

I didn't really like the movie, the acting by Sam Jackson was great but it is just another movie about gangs and violence, not really my cup of tea.

I loved this movie since the day it came out this is my favorite and it always will be. After I saw it the first time I went and bought the movie and the soundtrack. I would also love to see Karina Arroyave in more movies, she was a good actress.

Great movie, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

A moving and wonderful story. In a society when all too often people want to give up this movie is inspiring.

I loved this movie. A breakthrough performance for Samuel L. Jackson, and awesome cinematography throughout the movie.

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