Up Against the Wall (1991) User Reviews

Good moral story.

[TheOneThatYouWanted · 9/10 · 24 January 2024]

Is this movie worth watching? Yes but it is dated.

How was the plot? Good enough.

Was the budget enough? Not really.

What is this movie saying about our world? The truth.

What is your emotional response to this movie? A mix.

What did this movie make me feel? Like being a better person.

What moments, character, or ideas resonated with me while watching this movie? The end.

What thoughts does this movie spark in me? Hope.

What themes are present in this movie? Drugs and etc.

Why would someone want to watch this film? To feel better.

What does this movie have to say about the big story we are in? A ton.

What does it make me think about? Looking for the best in people.

Well-written, great performances

[emma-young-1 · 10/10 · 3 April 2006]

Catero Colbert is a young actor that is certainly going places. His performance was excellent. I thought the storyline was very good and very believable. The dialogue, while not the best, was fun. I especially liked the subplots. And it was also a movie that could be enjoyed by young teens. There was certainly a lesson in it in terms of life as an urban teen growing up in a suburban environment. What was also interesting was his struggle with his situation, and how he dealt with it. The fact that there was a love interest, without getting sexy or dirty or x-rated was quite refreshing. I found myself laughing at parts where there probably shouldn't be laughter. I think this was Marla Gibbs first serious role, and I think she did an excellent job. I also thought Stony Jackson was outstanding. I would certainly recommend this movie which is now on video to anyone with teenagers who wanted to just have an enjoyable time watching a good, clean movie with a real lesson.

Emma Young