I'm not usually motivated to write a movie critique strictly on the basis of comments of other IMDB users, but in this case I'm forced to respond to the allegations that this movie is basically "a heap of garbage" or words to that effect. Wesley Snipes turns in a very fine performance in this film as a drug dealer who must choose between the allure of being a kingpin or trading in his hustle for a better life with a woman who wants him to change ways. It's an old tale, oft told, but Snipes mastery and an excellent supporting performance by Michael Wright as his brother keep the film on course. The interactions between Snipes and his junkie father are both powerful and tragic and epitomize the conflict in his heart as Snipes' character searches for a better answer to a cold and cruel world. I struggled for years to get a copy of this film on video and when it was finally taken out of the "rental release" category and put in the mainstream I literally jumped for joy. If you love Wesley Snipes you should own this film; if you're just a casual fan but like good drama don't be scared away from renting this by one single IMDB user's negative review.
Review of Sugar Hill
