There are no positive characters in Cracktown. No voice of reason; just the reality of dire circumstances, which cannot be tied up in a pretty Hollywood bow.

Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Jul 2, 2009

While Giovinazzo's crude approach undercuts his occasional stab at gravitas, Cracktown's cast keeps things in the ballpark of relatable humanity.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 1, 2009

One part Crash and one part Menace II Society.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 26, 2009

Aside from tremendous performances given by Washington and Rasuk, the bleakness in 'Cracktown' doesn't offer a solution that leaves a positive outlook on life.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Jun 26, 2009

About as credible as a middle school production of Death of a Salesman. The unspectacular storylines plod along, dragged down by lackluster performances and sloppy direction.

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/5 | Jun 25, 2009

Life goes far past the boiling point for most of the characters in this hilariously overwrought ghetto soap opera from cult writer-director Buddy Giovinazzo.

Full Review | Jun 25, 2009