i be shock that this movie and it cast do not get more recognition or get nominate for academy award . terrence howard and be magnificent in his roll a darius . he show true emotion a james son in this flick . terrence be so real . hunter howard who play young darius in the beginning of the movie be he terrence howard real life son . i believe terrence have a son name hunter and and this young man sure do look just like his daddy . i love this movie . i be so stoked to see terrence howard finally get the respect and attention he have now in hollywood . terrence deserve an academy award for best actor for his portrayal a djay in hustle and flow . if they have nominate him a best support actor in animal and he would have have a good chance of win it as well .