The Game Movies
Born Jayceon Terrell Taylor, rapper The Game was born into a life of violence and hardship in Compton, CA. Surrounded by gang-related crime, he was placed in foster care as a child, though his foster parents noticed the young boy's intelligence early on. At 13, Game's older brother received a record deal, but was shot dead at a gas station before he could act on it. The pain and loss of losing his brother would help motivate the teenager to further pursue a life outside the dead-end world he was born into, but this was a hard goal to fulfill, especially when he was placed back with his mother at the age of 15. The pressure in high school to embrace gang life was hard, but Game devoted himself to athletics, winning several scholarships and eventually deciding on Washington State University. Unfortunately, Game succumbed to the pressures of the world he was raised in, and his scholarship was revoked within a year amid drug allegations. He moved in with his brother and became heavily involved with the drug trade, but one night, a drug deal went sour and Game was shot five times. The near-death experience awakened him to his true goals, and he began religiously studying hip-hop music. He recorded a demo which made it into the hands of record-company producers, and soon, he was signed. In 2005, The Game released his debut album, The Documentary, and became one of the most important influences in West Coast rap. In the mid-2000s, he began an acting career as well, appearing in such movies as Waist Deep, Tournament of Dreams, and Street Kings. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 2008
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Take a stream-of-conscious trip into the mind of hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg with this animated, feature-length release showcasing music from his album The Blue Carpet Treatment and featuring guest appearances by some of the biggest names in contemporary hip-hop. From the streets of Long Beach to the gritty underworld, this psychedelic journey is an intoxicating treat for both the eyes and the ears. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Snoop Dogg, Mike Epps, (more)
In the wake of the L.A. riots, an LAPD vice detective who always went above and beyond the call of duty to keep the streets safe receives a startling wake-up call that leaves him convinced he can no longer employ the tactics that made him so effective in his work. LAPD veteran Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) has borne personal witness to the worst that the streets have to offer, and when his partner, Detective Terrance Washington (Terry Crews), is killed the violence strikes a bit too close to home. Now Ludlow is on a mission to bring his partner's killer to justice, though Captain Walker (Forest Whitaker) is concerned that the hotheaded detective is taking the case too personally. Now, as Captain Walker attempts to convince Ludlow to work within the confines of the law, Internal Affairs Captain Biggs (Hugh Laurie) begins following the vengeful lawman's every move. In order to accomplish his mission, Ludlow recruits fresh-faced Robbery Homicide Detective Diskant (Chris Evans) to trace Washington's killers through the winding streets of Los Angeles. Later, when Ludlow and Diskant come face to face with the remorseless cop killers, they must chose between upholding the law and seeking bitter vengeance. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, (more)
To save his son from ruthless gangsters, a streetwise ex-con finds himself coerced into performing a series of crimes in this gritty thriller. Waist Deep features Tyrese Gibson as O2, a young father and recent parolee whose life on the outside is upended when his young son Junior is taken hostage after an auto-theft gone wrong. After learning that his boy is in the hands of a mob boss named Meat (The Game), O2 is forced to break the law once again to satisfy his demands, and teams up with Coco (Meagan Good), a hooker with ties to Meat, to get into the gangster's inner sanctum and save his son. Waist Deep marked the acting debut of rapper The Game. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tyrese Gibson, Meagan Good, (more)
Viewers are offered a behind-the-scenes look at the "Stop Snitching" campaign in this documentary that speaks with prominent members of the hip-hop community about law enforcement efforts to undermine powerful crime syndicates by employing confidential informants. What began as a simple t-shirt slogan has subsequently exploded into a nation-wide movement that many have criticized as nothing more than organized witness intimidation that effectively encourages criminal behavior. Now the biggest names in rap music have come together to debate whether the "Stop Snitching" movement is simply a street-savvy code of honor and dependability, or a desperate attempt for criminals who fear betrayal to justify their unlawful behavior. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2006
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Released from the pen after serving eight years of hard time, career criminal G (The Game) begins to wonder if an old con really can turn over a new leaf after falling back into his old ways. When G hooks up with the lovely Alexis (Shari Headly), who makes her living upholding the law, he begins to realize that the decisions he makes now could mean the difference between a life behind bars and a life of true happiness. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- The Game, Shari Headley, (more)
- 2006
Find out what's really happening behind the microphone in this release that offers a revealing look at the life of hip-hop heavy The Game. From the falling out with his well-known crew to the truth about his blazing career and his personal life, this release brings all the beef and behind-the-scenes tribulations out into the open for all to see. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Hustle Up DVD Magazine #2 is the sophomore edition of the hip-hop oriented magazine. This issue contains profiles on a variety of artists including Wendy Williams, Paul Wall, Remy Ma, and David Banner. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 2005
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The Original 50 Cent documents the crime-filled life of Kelvin Martin, known on the mean streets of Brooklyn as "50 Cent." He became one of the most infamous criminals during the first wave of crack cocaine that swept across New York. His reputation, cemented by a violent, bullet-ridden death, inspired Curtis Jackson who would become the successful rap performer known as 50 Cent. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- 50 Cent
When an inner-city basketball team is faced with the sudden prospect of elimination, the girls who have using their skills on the court to build a better life find their determination to preserver put to the ultimate test. Being a winner on the court and coming out on top in life take the same kind of passion and determination, and when these girls learn that their team may not make it to the end of the season they quickly rally behind their coach to fight for the future and build a history that they can look back on with pride. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 2004
Before he even released his first solo effort, G-Unit posse member The Game was being hailed by music-industry icon Rolling Stone as one of the most influential trendsetters to arrive on the hip-hop scene since Eazy-E. A former drug dealer-turned-hardcore gangsta rapper, The Game raised eyebrows not only for his bold and unapologetic skills on the mike, but also for being one of the sole West Coast rappers to embrace the talents of his East Coast counterparts. Following a brush with death in which The Game was shot five times, he opted to turn to music as a means to escape the harsh realities of street life. With his second release, The Documentary, The Game's arrival on the rap scene was complete. Now fans who want to take a closer look at The Game's rise to fame can check out this documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes to check out one of the rap world's hottest acts. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
