fullheadofsteam The fact that this movie is so highly rated on IMDB is a reflection more on a general public ignorance of gang activities and of prison life. The fact that it provides a weak protagonist who could not successfully become a trusted and strong prison gang member should be obvious, but more important is the rather stupid stereotyping of not only prison life, but of the complexity of prison gang affiliations. Of course the movie goes stereotypically even further in demonizing prison officials, as either unnecessarily mean or corrupt (or both). Too much Hollywood and ridiculous drivel in terms of "real life" as to warrant a high rating -- in fact some of the scenes are so obviously contrived and stupidly staged as to relegate this movie to the lower echelons of modern crime and gang-themed films.

paypalscam9002 I watched this movie back in 1993 when it cames out and probably over 20 times since (we're in 2011 already).Recently we bought a 3D TV and i wanted to see this movie again on our new 47" LED 3D... This movie is no doubt a masterpiece.A lot of people didn't see this movie back in 1993 but i believe the marketing responsible to promote the film did a terrible job.This movie should win some sort of Oscar... (beleive me i've seen thousands of great hits from 1960s to 2011 and Blood in Blood out should be listed among the top 50 drama of all time... it is in my top 20 without a doubt.I'm not going to review this masterpiece as there is no word strong enough to give justice to this work.The acting is really good. The special effect is too. (It's like every actor were born just to play in this movie).Have you ever watched a movie to the end and that years later you still want to know what happened to all the characters ? and of course will be willing to see another sequel ? Well this is the kind of movie that will make you say: I WANT MORE plz!

Charles P Knight A must see for anyone. beautiful story. very well told and amazingly directed.anyone into Latino movies. prison movies, dramas about the struggles of life should see this. its a underrated masterpiece, that never got the honor that it should have. a great cast and crew made one of the best movies of all time. anyone who watches this and doesn't laugh and cry. should have there head examined. if you haven't seen it rent it, hell even if you have seen it rent it again, and again... shoot buy it...no wait buy ten copies and give them as gifts, no no no 20 copies... yeah buy every copy you can get your hands on and share them with the world that's how good a movie this is... thank you for listening and have a chaotic day...

artoorm24 bound by honor...or as i know it "Blood In Blood Out". A true story about 3 young guys whos fate is decided by the choices they make.I first watched this when I was 9 years old when my brother rented it. I watched it over and over again just to be sure that I didn't miss anything. Today, I can watch it anytime!Miklo, Paco and Cruz are members of an East L.A. Gang called "Vatos Locos". They struggle to survive in a place which is drowning from drugs and violent crime. A bloody thirst of revenge puts each of them on a different path that will change their lives forever...If you wanna see a gang movie thats gonna impact you in a way you couldn't imagine, then see "Bound by Honor".