erikbrockhoff
I think the reason people have such a hard time relating to this movie is that they don't understand that this movie represents the lives of real people. Its such a contrast to how people who aren't in the hood live there lives that it comes off as a joke to them. This movie embodies some of the lifestyles led by gangsters in America. DMX is a questionable role. He is erratic, high strung and was probably high while making the movie. But the scene where he forces himself on to high partner is profoundly deep and all too real in life. Now ask yourself, who could have done it better? Nas is a poet. His closing lines were artful. Method man is just great in any movie. The cinematography and sound track were amazing. Hype Williams really never got the credit he deserved for making such a masterpiece.
supramaxx
"Belly" con temporarily shot in late 1998 is one of the most visually stimulating films I have ever seen. Nas, DMX, Method Man, and others all prove to be great convincing characters in their roles as big time new york gangsters whose run of good luck in crime is about to run out. This has got to be one of my favorite gangster films of all time. It boggles me that this film got such a low score, apparently by people who don't appreciate cinematic art when they see it. It amazed me when I saw that Nas, who is my favorite rapper of all time, actually got a big part in developing this film, to mainstream society, Nas is misunderstood and criticized by all media and the industry, much like this exceptional film. But to those who know real music and real movies they recognize that Nas is the best rapper out there and Belly is one of the best gangster movies out there. What I most love about this movie is the nostalgic sense of the late 1990's that it brings out, a time where everything was changing. From the cars, Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 and the Lexus GS300 to the visual hip hop movie style that makes this film encompassing and exceptional, as well as nostalgic. Nas is an excellent narrator, as well as en excellent actor, and an exceptional writer and artist. The scene from "One Love" has got to be one of my favorite scenes of all time. The scenes in Jamacia are 100% real, and the dangers and the high life of crime are depicted sincerely in this movie. This movie sends out so many good messages about society that I cant list them all, the soundtrack is excellent, the cinematography is excellent, the acting is excellent, and the plot is excellent. So many memorable scenes to list. Overall one of the realest movies of all time, and one of the best, if not the best gangster film ever. I still never get tired of watching this movie, especially with a blunt to pull on.Supra Rating 9.5/10
typeflo
Belly was a pretty good low budget movie. I liked the overall plot, it was a "ghetto" Scarface as some would say. I enjoyed the movie and liked the soundtracks in particular. Does anyone know the song played when Keyshia (Tommy's girlfriend) was getting arrested? This is the scene after Tommy came back to NYC after his trip to Jamaica where he killed somebody for Lennox or Ox. This song is not listed in the soundtracks, so I am experiencing difficulties in finding this song and it kills me when this type of thing happens. All in all, I have no idea the artist name or the title of the song. Your help is greatly appreciated.
