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American Me (1992) Reviews

American Me (1992)
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Edward J. Olmos made his directorial bow with the powerhouse crime saga American Me. Olmos stars as street-gang leader Santana, who during his 18 years in Folsom Prison rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits. The omniprescene of the "Mexican Mafia" in the southwest is sufficient to make this film a daunting, demoralizing experience. Upon its release, American Me received a lot of press play due to the fact that Olmos shot his Folsom sequences on location, using actual prisoners as extras and bit players. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, (more)
Director(s):
Edward James Olmos
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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David Z.

One of the best prison/gansta movies I've seen. I compare this movie to the likes of Blood In Blood Out, Scarface and Goodfellas.

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Javier M.

I have seen American Me over the years many times. This is one of the movies that really portraits real Gang Life and real Prison Life. It sends a powerful message, which most people ignore or do not understand. This movie was filmed in real prisons (Folsom State Prison, CA), prisoners and prison guards. Several gang members were acquired to give their opinions when this movie was shot, which added the real life feel to it. I liked this movie because it shows kids growing up in the barrio, to grow up together in prison. There was one scene where it does get tuff to see, but overall this movie had everything. There are other titles that come close to American Me, like “Blood In, Blood Out” and “Mi Vida Loca”. But Eddie Olmos did an awesome job with this movie. He should have received some type of National award.

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Shaniece O.

I've watched this movie over & over again and I can't get enough. this is one of James Olmos best movies ever. This is a must see. It's a long movie but it's based on actual events.

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Abel R.

this is a bad azz movie with a lot of experiences that people have in prison but whats weird is that if u seen animal 2 with ving rames the blacks rule the volsume prison and the Mexicans rule this movie but don't recommend it for little kids too much rape and killing

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Arun N.

The movie does not follow any Hollywood conventions yet appears cliched to the extreme. The main actor looks totally uncomfortable as a dreaded prison gangster. After seeing movies like Godfather and Goodfellas and even Departed, this one falls flat as a crime saga.

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AL M.

NOTHING BETTER THAN A GOOD STABBING ON THE YARD!!

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Araceli M.

I haven't watch this movie yet and i really want to watch is there any disturbing sense i just want to no cant wait to watch when i get it :D

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Ted S.

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Jon W.

Great movie if you like white actors using cliche hispanic accents and lots of "man-rape". Even attempted man-rape on a woman and a prisoner being "man-raped" to death.

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Kelly M.

As soon as the movie started it felt like I had seen this movie before. Pretty good prison flick if you're into that. Had to turn away on some of the scenes!

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    David Z.

    One of the best prison/gansta movies I've seen. I compare this movie to the likes of Blood In Blood Out, Scarface and Goodfellas.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Javier M.

    I have seen American Me over the years many times. This is one of the movies that really portraits real Gang Life and real Prison Life. It sends a powerful message, which most people ignore or do not understand. This movie was filmed in real prisons (Folsom State Prison, CA), prisoners and prison guards. Several gang members were acquired to give their opinions when this movie was shot, which added the real life feel to it. I liked this movie because it shows kids growing up in the barrio, to grow up together in prison. There was one scene where it does get tuff to see, but overall this movie had everything. There are other titles that come close to American Me, like “Blood In, Blood Out” and “Mi Vida Loca”. But Eddie Olmos did an awesome job with this movie. He should have received some type of National award.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Shaniece O.

    I've watched this movie over & over again and I can't get enough. this is one of James Olmos best movies ever. This is a must see. It's a long movie but it's based on actual events.

    Yes   |   No

     
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