Paid in Full

This is the best hood story of all time. It is based on a true stoy of the life of Azie Faison(Ace - played by Wood Harris), Richard Porter (Mitch - played by Mekhi Phifer), and Alberto "Alpo" Martinez (Rico -... Full review

Usually these rapper movies are stupid and ridiculous. Wood Harris and Mehki Phipher carry the movie. contrary to other Cam'rom did a good job. His shollow acting and outragious personality actually reminds me of some folks on the block. Movie was... Full review

This movie was actually pretty decent. This movie makes up for that stinker State Property. Paid In Full was not some hour-and-a-half long Rocawear advertisement. There was no Rocawear in 1986. Rocawear doesn't come for another 13yrs. Mekhi Phifer, Chi McBride,... Full review

OK, I didn't care to much for "State Property" I thought is was over the top. But I do like hood movies, "I'm Bout it" is still my all time favorite (Probly for the 'Ice Cream Party' at the end) BUT,... Full review

First and foremost, the message is understandable. But numerous incidents were dramatized to the point where they appeared twisted and turned. The reason why I gave the acting a C+ grade is because Cam'ron brought it down. His acting had no... Full review

It is the mid-eighties in Harlem and Ace is working in a laundrette making honest (if small) money while his friend Mitch is rolling in the ill-gotten gains of street dealing. However a chance meeting with Lulu sees him entering... Full review

THE MOVIE WAS GREAT ALL STARS PLAYED THEY PART RIGHT. ALSO THE RIGHT MUSIC.YOU CAN JUST SEAT BACK,AND ENJOY WATHCHING THE MOVIE, AND ALSO IT LAST A WHILE IT GO OFF RIGHT, MOST MOVIES DON'T DO THAT.MY FAVORITE PART WAS WHEN... Full review

This movie is very gritty and does not hold back the punches on showing the reality of the situations at hand. The story is one that should keep you involved pretty tight to the movie. At the same time, there are... Full review

LIKE I SAID IF YOU LIKE THE MOVIE SCARFACE, (WHO DOESN'T) AND THE MOVIE BLOW THEN YOU WILL DEFINATELY LOVE THIS MOVIE. ITS ALWAYS GOOD TO SEE SOMEONE COME UP FROM THE GHETTO. GREAT ACTORS!! WATCH IT AND TRIP OUT ON... Full review

Very good film underrated no hype surrounding it but tight in the script realism and action. Before viewing the film I had never heard of Wood Harris I was surprised at how good he was in the role. Ably supported... Full review

Still, "Paid in Full" walks a well-traveled cinematic path with no surprises, which threatens to make the movie completely superfluous. ... Full Review

And Paid In Full is not a standard issue dealer movie, featuring strong performances, a shrewd narrative structure, and subtle, smart resistance to stereotypes. Calvin (Kevin Carroll) is wily, ambitious, and aggressive, if shortsighted. ... Full Review

Though it had only a brief theatrical run, the film possesses uncommon integrity and intelligence.....And Paid In Full is not a standard issue dealer movie, featuring strong performances, a shrewd narrative structure, and subtle, smart resistance to stereotypes.....Stone is not only a gifted filmmaker and writer;....it is pervasive in the culture all around him, which is rife with images that make the life look glamorous, or at least, tremendously exciting..... ... Full Review

FINAL THOUGHTS Paid in Full may start somewhat slow, but it builds nicely and develops into a good gangsta movie that doesn't spill too far into your typical anti-drug/anti-dealer territory. It would've been nice to hear Erik B. & Rakim's "Paid in Full" over the menu, but perhaps that's asking a bit much considering the lack of bonus materials. ... Full Review

Lodged indelibly in the American consciousness for his direction of the memorable and outstanding "Whassup?....Paid in Full is based on the true story of the lives of three notorious and influential Harlem drug dealers, AZ, Rich Porter and Alpo..... ... Full Review

A basically decent Harlem youth (Wood Harris) is caught up in the cocaine trade of the 1980s and finds himself coping with unstable companions (Mekhi Phifer and Cam'ron), a dangerous enemy (Kevin Carroll) and an uneasy conscience. ... Full Article

Hip-hop fashion hasn't changed that much, so it takes a while to realize that Paid in Full is a period piece set in 1986. It's the cars, not the clothes, that are the tip-off; then we realize that the principal... ... Full Article

"T his is the stage," says Ace (Wood Harris), as the camera pans a busy nighttime strip, girls in shimmery halter-tops grinning, shiny BMWs gliding. ... Full Article

From Amazon : Hot stars Mekhi Phifer (8 MILE, SHAFT, TV's ER) and Wood Harris (REMEMBER THE TITANS) team up in an edgy, hard-hitting film with a slammin' soundtrack! ... Full Article

Ho-hum, more Shakespeare by Craig Roush A Kinnopio film writer       I f anything, O is a victim of circumstance. A solid character study overturned by its place in time, it is a mass of footage that might rightly be... ... Full Article