The Wood (1999)
84%RT Audience Score: 92%
Awards & Nominations: NA
A charming piece of work with believable characters
The Wood is like a coming-of-age story that’s trying to be Boyz in the Hood but ends up being more like Booty Call. The film follows three friends as they navigate through their teenage years and into adulthood, but it never really delves deep into their psychology. Despite the awkward performances and unsure directing, the film is still a comfort-food movie that’s predictable but satisfying. Plus, the old-school music is a treasure trove that will have you feeling nostalgic for the late ’80s and ’90s. Overall, The Wood is a quaint and refreshing movie that’s worth a watch if you’re in the mood for something light-hearted.
Production Company(ies)
Miramax, Shooting Gallery
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-MA
Year of Release
1999
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 47m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jul 16, 1999 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 21, 2011
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Omar Epps, Taye Diggs, Richard T Jones, LisaRaye, Sean Nelson, Trent Cameron, Duane Finley, directed by Rick Famuyiwa, written by Rick Famuyiwa, Todd Boyd, drama, $25.0M box office, R rating, reviewed by Kevin Thomas, Leslie Felperin, Kevin Maynard, Donnie Kwak, Susan Tavernetti, Philip Martin, Linda Cook, Tom Meek, produced by Ron Yerxa, Albert Berger, David Gale
Worldwide gross: $25,059,640
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $25,059,640
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Taye Diggs – Roland
Richard T. Jones – Slim
Sean Nelson – Young Mike
Trent Cameron – Young Roland
Duane Finley – Young Slim
Rick Famuyiwa – Director/Writer
Ron Yerxa – Producer
Albert Berger – Producer
David Gale – Producer
Director(s)
Rick Famuyiwa
Writer(s)
Rick Famuyiwa, Todd Boyd
Producer(s)
Ron Yerxa, Albert Berger, David Gale
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (57) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (35) | Rotten (22)
Choppy coming-of-age story.
April 25, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/4
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Never delves much deeper into the three friends’ psychology than a sitcom pilot would, though the cast try their best.
December 2, 2002
Leslie Felperin
Sight & Sound
TOP CRITIC
An across-the-board delight featuring a spot-on ensemble cast that treats the most awkward and embarrassing moments in the rites of passage with affectionate hilarity.
February 14, 2001 | Rating: 3.5/5
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Awkward performances, unsure directing flaw The Wood.
January 1, 2000
Barbara Shulgasser
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
Artificial, tension-free.
January 1, 2000
Jonathan Foreman
New York Post
TOP CRITIC
Quaint and refreshing!
January 1, 2000
Kevin Maynard
Mr. Showbiz
TOP CRITIC
This is a comfort-food movie, predictable but satisfying. Also, by jumping between the late ’80s and the late ’90s, the film offers a treasure trove of old-school music.
March 25, 2019
Donnie Kwak
The Ringer
May 20, 2003 | Rating: 3/4
Susan Tavernetti
Palo Alto Weekly
January 10, 2003 | Rating: 2/5
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
December 18, 2002 | Rating: 4/5
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
It wants to be Boyz in the Hood (Boyz in the Wood) but the obscenity laced dialogue and raw objectification of woman renders it a contrite pretender more along the lines of Booty Call and Trippin.
December 8, 2002 | Rating: 1.5/5
Tom Meek
Film Threat
A charmer, a heartfelt memoir full of the buoyant good spirits and free-wheeling fun that, say, American Pie never had.
October 15, 2002 | Rating: 3/4
Margaret A. McGurk
Cincinnati Enquirer…
Plot
Three childhood friends reminisce about their past in Inglewood, California as they search for the missing groom on the day of his wedding in “The Wood.”
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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