All Things Fall Apart

Mario van Peebles has done some really good movies. As an actor and as a director. This has some really fine and good ingredients in it. Even Ray Liotta in a supporting role. But it does fall into the pitfalls of clichés. Which is a shame, because Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent) does actually come off better than some might think (not talking about his fans obviously). While Curtis did gain/lose weight for the role (his dedication shouldn't be taken lightly) and he does a nice job acting in this movie, this isn't sufficient to elevate the movie to something it might or could have been. The story is not unfamiliar and the players are following the rules. And while it is predictable, the end has a nice touch to it. Though you wouldn't want to know what is happening moments after the ending ...

"All things fall apart" tells the story of a college football star, who is diagnosed with cancer, putting his life, career and the well-being of his whole family at a risk. This is, of course, a touching story. A bit too touching maybe, because it sometimes feels more like a bunch of stereotypes glued together than an actual believable lifeline. While the overall acting is good, some of the elements are super weird (like the whole both brothers love the same girl and never settle it thing). There's also the character development, that somehow is predictable, yet seems to have some blackouts when the guy on the good path gets unfaithful and bullies his brother. Nonetheless, most of the time the film feels better than my rating. Unfortunatelly there were some issues with politically very incorrect statements, that kind of ruined it for me. All in all this is a film you can watch and will probably feel entertained by. It is, however, a film that doesn't really tell anything new and doesn't present the old elements better than the originals, thus not really being necessary. A question of personal taste, I guess.

Initially, after watching this movie I wasn't sure what I thought. However, after thinking about it for a while (and forcing myself to get past that ridiculous looking Bob Marley wig 50 cent wore for the first chuck of the film...yikes!) I decided I didn't hate it. Mostly, I like the humbling of the main character, the lessons he learned about himself, and the family ties were a little heartwarming. I also appreciate how he committed to the role. I give him a B+ for effort! He's come a long way (remember Get Rich or Die Trying'?). But it was too long, and as soon as I thought we were in the home stretch, it kept going and took MORE sad turns. I started to feel duped and like I had not signed up for this kind of melodrama! Certainly not the worst thing I've seen on BET though. Not bad 50!

I finished watching the movie All Things Fall Apart and i found it really good. I think i you want to get some inspirations about family love you should see the movie. FOr a mother or a family member you should be able to do anything to help them. Love the movie because Curtis Jackson (50 Cent) is a person that really inspires me because what he did and the ways he has sufered to make true his dream, i think that a person that really wants to become a professional rapper should do what he did of course do not sell drugs but if things doesn't work the first time try and work hard and practice more the next times. Things that you really want to make happen do not come too easy you have to work really hard and never quit.

Let me just start by saying.... I love 50cent. I think this was a great movie, I couldn't take me eyes off it. Makes people think about their life n how they treat people. Excellent way to show people that regardless of what u have, u should always treat people the way u want to be treated. Because anything can happen in your life n change everything. I wanted to see more, it had me wondering what happened next, so I made my own ending at the end of the movie. It was very emotional n I was tearing up as if its was really happening to him. Even though its emotional happening to anyone he made u believe that this was happening to him.....great movie n great job 50, u played that role. Lost weight n gained it back, not an easy task.I must watch again n again :0)

This is a such a stupid movie - another football hero story. Long boring conversations, no emotions or too many in the wrong situation, poor acting and a copycat plot (reminds me of Blindside). I don't think I would let my kids watch this one, too strained and confusing. The plot seemed to be about cancer, but turns into a silly family story. It is just not a good movie. Not worth the time or money.

I've been wanting to see this for a while and finally did last night. I love 50 Cent as an artist and person and thought his acting was just fine. I think all dramatic movies have their slightly "cheesy" parts but his emotions were deff believable. I didn't even notice any of the goofs mentioned above. 50 Cent's character was much more sincere and respectful than most young men would have been in his position (handsome star athlete). Even though he slept around and got with a girl his brother liked I didn't view him as jerk just a young man living life which made it even sadder to see his hard work and promising future torn apart. I found it touching and inspirational! The only downside was a vague ending... and I love him with dreads :)