Chris Spencer, Craig Wayans, Damon Wayans

"Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking your Juice in the Hood" is a parody of a lot of Afro-American movies, for instance "Boyz N the Hood", "South Central", "Menace II Society", "Higher L...( read more  read more... )earning" and "Juice". We follow Ashtray as he returns to the place he grew up in and meet his father and his basket-case friends. A lot of crazy stuff happens, for example, Ashtray is older than his father and his best friend Loc Dog's grandmother is a trigger-happy old lady who blames her eccentric-looking kid for not being tough enough.

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R, 1 hr. 29 min.

Directed by: Paris Barclay

Release Date: January 1, 1996

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DVD Release Date: January 15, 2002

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  • September 22, 2009
    The only Wayans brothers films I actually like!
  • November 10, 2008
    It definitely effectively parodied its subject matter (and it was a hell of a lot better than White Chicks), but it kinda' dies in the second half. This movie is proof that the younger Wayans aren't totally bereft of comedic talent. It's equal parts poignant, biting parody hilari...( read more)ty and unfunny goofiness.
  • February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • January 26, 2008
    Stupid film, and really not actually that funny. Just really stupid. But recommended
  • August 9, 2007
    Cheesy! But funny...
  • October 11, 2009
    the movie was ok i guess...but it almost nothing did it made me laugh
  • September 16, 2009
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  • August 13, 2009
    OH, MY RIBS HURT... FROM LAUGHTER.
  • June 18, 2009
    well well well worth da watch!!! its hilarious!!! go on crazy legs ya mad yoke!!!
  • June 8, 2009
    This Film is The Funniest Mockery Of Black Gangsta films ever! (menace II society)

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January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

Things might be bad, the movie suggests, but they're not so bad you can't laugh. full review

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  • Which film was not parodied in "Don't Be A Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood"?  Answer »
  • IN DONT BE A MENACE TO SOUTH CENTRAL WHILE DRINKING YOUR JUICE IN THE HOOD WHAT DID THEY GET CHARGED WITH WHEN THEY GOT ARRESTED?  Answer »
  • Who is Ashtray's lovve interest in "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood"  Answer »
  • What movie featured the characters: Ashtray, Loc Dog, Preach, Doo Rag and Crazy Legs  Answer »

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