First Time Felon (DVD)

Love this movie been a long time since I've watched it hence why I got it.

this film based on a true story of Greg Yance the film depicts how the troubled youth was heading up the wrong path involved in a police raid while dealing drugs he is given two choices jail or boot camp for non violent offenders and is sent to a marine style boot camp run by strong willed genuine sergeants he must stay strong through motivational training and teamwork and get discipline or go to jail for five years this film has alot of familiar faces Omar epps and Delroy lindo are talented actors . this film teaches a lesson if you believe than you can achieve.

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I have to admit, from the first time my uncle introduced me to this movie I was HOOKED! Watching it over a second time, the movie never fails to disappoint! Omar Epps and Anthony "Treach" Criss both deliver their best performances in their careers to date. The best part of the movie for me was when the boot camp inmates had to help the town. It showed me that even in the face of adversity, people from all walks of life can come together and overcome any obstacle and circumstance, no matter how heavy they may be. This movie was so good I damn near cried.

Excellent movie. First Time Felon is a movie about a drug dealing gang member that is arrested and given the chance to go to boot camp. His growth to manhood is compelling considering the obstacles he has to overcome. I highly recommend this movie. It is based on a true story and I really loved Omar Epps, Treach, Delroy Lindo and Rachelle Tichotin.

First Time Felon shows us that it doesn't seem like enough for society for someone to pay their fines and do their time--we want to punish them for life for a crime they might have commited when they were young and dumb. In this way we "label" and "stigmatize" and drive people into adopting a Master Status of "criminal" or "loser." The movie also shows how hard it is to get out of a "birds of a feather" lifestyle when someone is released from prison and has to go right back to where they learned and practiced their criminal craft. Omar Epps and Delroy Lindo have a "pivotal moment" in one scene which I think is the best in the movie. I'm not crazy about the sub-plot of Delroy Lindo's character and think that could have been written or handled more effectively. I also think the atmosphere in the local jail (where Charles Dutton briefly appears as one of the gang leaders) is a bit overdone. All in all however, this is a good movie. It is instructional for teenagers and doesn't have a fairy tale ending. Fairy tale endings are happiness without struggle. Greg Yance, the real life person's life who this movie is based on, did finally get his chance but many don't. Perseverance is the message. Unfortunately, in today's economy and with many receiving such inferior educations, a lot of former inmates aren't going to find as happy an ending as Yance did. If this movie helps one person see that if we help others find meaningful employment then we help our whole society, it will be worthwhile. However, it would be even better to help someone BEFORE they end up in prison. Good flick. Watch it with a teenager.

Great inspirational movie for anyone that is looking to overcome a challenge. Focuses on criminal behavior so great to use for at risk population or in a prison/detention. Touches on gangs, criminal behavior and making changes that are tough. A positive and clear cut message in the midst of movies that have murky values and difficult to read messages. A little emotional, but even the hardest client was captivated and watched it until the end.

The boot camp really helped him change his life. It was crazy how hard it was for him to get a job. It was also sad to see his friend get killed in front of him.

Not disappointed!

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このビデオは輸入版だったから、英語ができない私にはどうかと思ったが、出演しているJustin Pierce目当てで購入したのですが、主人公、Omar Eppsがとにかくかっこよかった！！！英語が分からなくても、大体の内容は分かるし、刑務所内と、ラストは見物！！！

It won't play in the player saying wrong region I'm not very happy I can't watch the movie sender knew it was coming to the UK.

case was damaged but movie is still best kind