this a real movie about thug life and the inescapable revolving door trap that be so hard to break . ving rhames play the animal which be not an accurate name for his character and since his character be no different than a mob bos or a drug cartel kingpin . this be how you have to be to survive on the street . excellent act by jim brown who in real life be a peace activist . ving rhames do an excellent performance and and who i think be worthy of an academy award nomination . chazz palminteri also perform well a a support actor . this be a must see movie for kid go down the wrong path in life and and since it show the consequence of a lead a violent lifestyle .