Plot
As four friends prepare for life after high school, different challenges bring about turning points in each of their lives. The dramas unfold and resolve at their local rollerskating rink, Cascade.
Release Year: 2006
Rating: 5.1/10 (6,041 voted)
Critic's Score: 63/100
Director:
Chris Robinson
Stars: T.I., Lauren London, Evan Ross
Storyline As four friends prepare for life after high school, different challenges bring about turning points in each of their lives. The dramas unfold and resolve at their local rollerskating rink, Cascade.
Writers: Tina Gordon Chism, Antwone Fisher
Cast: Greg Andrews
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Jay
Monica Arnold
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Waffle House Waitress
(as Monica)
Brandon Bernard Benton
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Student in Classroom
Evan Ross
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Ant
Adam Boyer
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Bartender
April Clark
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Tondie
Albert Daniels
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Brooklyn
Steven R. Ewing
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Fireman
Alvin Lee Fleming
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Skateman
Big Gipp
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Famous Customer
(as Cameron Gipp)
Bart Hansard
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Deputy
T.I.
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Rashad
(as Tip Harris)
Khadijah
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Veda
Malika
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Star
Bone Crusher
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Bone Crusher
(as Wayne Hardnett)
Filming Locations: 1901 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Opening Weekend: $11,554,404
(USA)
(2 April 2006)
Gross: $21,160,089
(USA)
(21 May 2006)
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Did You Know?
Trivia:
The original title of the movie was going to be "Jellybean," which is the nickname of the character Ant and was also the name of the skating rink in Southwest Atlanta back in the 1980s.
Goofs:
Boom mic visible:
During the pool scene, the boom mic is visible in the reflection of New New's sunglasses.
Quotes: Marcus:
Any kids? Antwone "Ant" Swann:
None that I know of. Marcus:
You doing somethin'? Antwone "Ant" Swann:
I'm doing a li'l somethin'. Marcus:
Boy, you ain't doin' nothin', boy! What's your last place of employment, youngblood? Antwone "Ant" Swann:
Cleaning. Marcus:
Cleaning? Looks like Swann Cleaning Service 'bout to lose an employee. Marcus:
You wanna work, right? Antwone "Ant" Swann:
Yeah. Marcus:
But you know this is grown-man business, right?
[...]
User Review
Is it just me, or is this film horribly underrated?
Rating: 10/10
Wow - this is a surprise. Watch it because it's proof that a lot of
IMDBers are really full of crap pawns that care more about peoples'
opinions of their opinions than they do about whether or not the movie
is actually any good. Stupid sheep. This was very emotional, GREAT
characterization, awesome photography, and extremely convincing
dialogues. I'm from the ATL, trust me this is pretty accurate. This
flick really does a fabulous job portraying what some folks struggle
with overcoming stereotypes, growing up, and finding their place in
their world. If you appreciate an honest review then go see this sucker
- otherwise you probably didn't even read this far.
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