Squeeze (1997) User Reviews

Decent film

[Beyondtherain · 7/10 · 15 February 2020]

This movie was alright, but some things don't make sense... And the acting was on and off. Overall I enjoyed the soundtrack and cinematography. Some scenes stand out. Definitely a 90s film lol

Brilliant liitle known film

[DunnDeeDaGreat · 17 June 2002]

Squeeze is one of the most brilliant urban films I've ever seen that doesn't have an abduance of violence. Tyrone Burton (who was 14 at the time) gives an Oscar worthy performace as Tyson a young guy who becomes a victim of the ghetto. If you've never seen this film check it out.

A very stupid movie that feels like a hilariously

[robert-macc · 1/10 · 26 May 2024]

Stupid attempt to recreate "I'm playing hard to get" by Hi-Five. It's hilarious how this movie also portrays the nonsense of "bro" being black slang, when it's Latin slang. And the Hispanic guy keeps saying "brother" left and right. This is the kind of nonsense that would have aired on The WB, Tribune. And on their stations such as WPIX. This movie is just annoying. The whole movie just manipulates your feelings and insults the intelligence. Narm is not a bad thing if the movie is actually funny or even stupid but still intelligent on facts ("Lethal Weapon," many episodes of "Voyager," and "Fresh"). But no this movie is just dumb. Another thing stupid about this movie is the main character. There is one scene where his leader shoots an enemy rival. He does a rant (which to me is not as good as Jake's in the basketball court scene in "Fresh," and I'm not gonna be explicit as to which one cause there's many rants in that scene) and during the scene where Tyson, whose part of a crew that's stupidly named (PG-13 crew really? Couldn't be hard R-rated crew?), runs and the thoughts of people he has heard say nasty things, those nasty things torment his mind ("f--k with my s--t" the guy says). And he is so servile in this movie. There comes a time in a man's life when fear has happened enough and it's time to take action. Fresh is an example of this. Like this movie is supposed to make you scared of it, but it just got me mad. If this was Michael from "Fresh" this would be a far more scarier than thrilling movie, and I would take the place of their boss in the movie. And that good kid like Michael would be my rival.

An enlightening "coming of age" film that captures the essence of young delinquents trying to survive in an adult world on the streets.

[hkfilms-1 · 8/10 · 29 December 2004]

"Squeeze" presents strong characters, good writing and photography. The film setting is not unlike most urban ghettos, and the situations are true to life. The story is real and it reminds me of some young people who are smart in school, but decided to drop out for lack of interest. Each of the young males, ages 14-15, had to assume leadership roles in their families trying to support their mothers. Unfortunately, they sought the wrong avenues, finding themselves caught up in a game spinning out of control. They were forced to seek shelter in a community based program by day, and a life of crime by night. The three found themselves in a squeeze-play. Squeeze" is thought-provoking and the theme is reoccurring in today's society, which is why I recommend people to see it.

Good movie!

[nicolle_robledo · 9/10 · 19 April 2000]

This was a really good movie! Rent it, buy it, view it! The characters are true to life, I think I've met some of them before. Geoffrey Rhue does a superb job. This is a strong beginning for this writer/director's career. Check it out

great tale of crime, friendship, and courage under adverse conditions.

[xpand · 9/10 · 21 June 1999]

I have seen many movies in my time, but not many have truly impressed me like this film. I urge everyone to view this if you haven't already. This is a powerful story of Anytown USA, and the trials and life of mis-guided youth. This film rates a 9 from xpand. Have a great day, and support independant films.