The Corner (HBO Miniseries)

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Summary: Superb. Glad it's finally released
Review: Charles Dutton is so incredibly talented and you get to see how great this man is with this miniseries. I love this series and although I did tape the series, I can't wait to run out and buy it. Yippeee!!

Rating:
Summary: Riveting and Heartbreaking
Review: Every time this series runs on HBO Signature, I can't help but be drawn in. It's one of those things you can watch over and over, wanting to look away from the graphic depiction of heroin use, but unable to tear yourself away. What Dutton and the producers/screenwriters have done is to bring a human face to addiction, something that is rarely seen. The central character of Gary is at the same time sweet, tragic, and hopeless. He is an intelligent, vibrant man, once so successful but now numbed by his addiction. What is even all the more heartbreaking is that these are/were real people, not just a fictional concept. It also goes to show the viewer that no one is completely safe from addiction; if someone like Gary can come so close to success only to have it all fall away, anyone can walk down that same road. I also HIGHLY recommend the book this miniseries was based on, although it is very lengthy. What is ironic is that I grew up in an affluent suburb only an hour away from where The Corner took place, and until I read the book and saw the miniseries, I had no idea that places this stark and brutal actually existed. No matter what walk of life you come from, you can appreciate and be affected by this story. All you have to be is human.

Rating:
Summary: Riveting and Heartbreaking
Review: Every time this series runs on HBO Signature, I can't help but be drawn in. It's one of those things you can watch over and over, wanting to look away from the graphic depiction of heroin use, but unable to tear yourself away. What Dutton and the producers/screenwriters have done is to bring a human face to addiction, something that is rarely seen. The central character of Gary is at the same time sweet, tragic, and hopeless. He is an intelligent, vibrant man, once so successful but now numbed by his addiction. What is even all the more heartbreaking is that these are/were real people, not just a fictional concept. It also goes to show the viewer that no one is completely safe from addiction; if someone like Gary can come so close to success only to have it all fall away, anyone can walk down that same road. I also HIGHLY recommend the book this miniseries was based on, although it is very lengthy. What is ironic is that I grew up in an affluent suburb only an hour away from where The Corner took place, and until I read the book and saw the miniseries, I had no idea that places this stark and brutal actually existed. No matter what walk of life you come from, you can appreciate and be affected by this story. All you have to be is human.

Rating:
Summary: Depth&Realness
Review: first I gotta give Charles S Dutton Much props.the Brother truly nailed it here.the Cast of this Show Knocked it out the Box.I can't think of another Mini-Series over the past Decade that has matched this Show in recent time.this Show had me locked in from the first show.truly High Quality of Writing,Acting&Direction.I can't even begin to tell you how sad I was when this Show ended on HBO because it truly captured so much for me&now it's on DVD&Now I can watch it Over&Over again.The Corner is On Point all the way.

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Summary: my opinion
Review: First of all, I am glad that they are bringing this out finally on dvd , with all of the other stuff hbo does coming out it amazes me that this project took so long to come..being that it won so many awards..after seeing the series I felt that this was the most realistic work of art depicting urban life. Growing up in liberty city fl. and having a brother selling then later becoming hooked on drugs, I really felt connected to the characters and knew what they were going through....this dvd is highly recommedable...and should be shown to anyone who thinks that selling and using drugs is just a fad..

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Summary: Real, Powerful, Eye-Opening
Review: From the brilliant cinematography to the superb acting, to the horrifying scenes of the streets of the crime-infested, drug-infested cesspool of inner-city Baltimore, this HBO miniseries takes viewers deeper into ghetto life than they could previously imagine. They development of the characters is incredible and by the end of the 6 hour show you will feel like you have experienced what they have been through. It is a moving, provacative, and emotional ride that will stick in your mind long after you live it.


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Summary: This will leave you emotionally drained and speechless.
Review: I accidently turned to this miniseries while channel surfing and was immediately hooked on this riveting insight of the effects of drug abuse on not only the addict but the family as well the neighborhood. I watched the miniseries time and time again most recently with my son and nephew they were shocked what a small amount of dope could do to a person and the people who surround them. It provides the viewer with not only what we see or read about in the evening news, but a first hand look of the people involved. You really run the gambit of emotions in viewing this miniseries from despair to pride and then hope. This should be required viewing for schoolage children to show what "alittle dab will do"! Too bad the actors and the series did not receive the accolades that they deserve. Brillant piece of work.

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Summary: Just as good as the book!
Review: I have to preface this review by saying that the book "The Corner" is my all-time favorite and I usually don't expect much out of movies based on books. That being said, this is one rare example of a miniseries that stayed very true to the book it is based on. There was only one inconsistency I could see, and that was when Gary McCullough stole some money from Andre. In the book, Fran was the one who actually stole from her son (several times).

I thought the actors all portrayed their respective characters extremely well. I was particularly impressed with Clarke Peters' portrayal of Fat Curt. He brought to light the anguish and pain that was supressed beneath the daily struggles Curt faced. I was also impressed that there were no lame/cheesy attempts to earn the audience's sympathy, as we often see directors do in other films in this genre. The story was presented as true to the real-life events as possible without over-dramatization. If you enjoy this miniseries, I highly recommend that you read the book - it will permanently change the way you think/feel about those involved in inner-city blight.

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Summary: Real life events
Review: I really enjoyed watching the show because is brought how the truth about American cities. Growing up me Moter was a victim to a crack addiction. She died when I was 10. My family sent me to live with my Father who dealed crack (was the one that got my Mother hooked) until he was later guned down in Newport News, VA behind a drud deal gone bad. After being sent to live with my brother. When I was 17 he was shot to death in a drive by. This made me want to do good with my life and this series really touched me. To everyone that was behind this movie, Big up. Mabe a show should spin out of this.

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Summary: lived it
Review: Igrew up in Baltimore City and still live in Baltimore County! I have a brother who has gotten lost in this world..I could not believe the things how real they are. I also worked in the Hotel where most of the cast was staying including Charles Dutton.. What a great job