The crack king of Harlem takes over a square-block apartment house and converts it into a factory, a fortress, a whole kingdom. This concept elevates him almost to supervillain status, shoulder-high to Fu Manchu, but the movie doesn't make the most of it, in fact abandons it altogether and then wanders around in total confusion. Mario Van Peebles, actor turned director (while still retaining a small role on screen), does some energetic staging, though he often seems as if he'd be happier doing music videos. With Wesley Snipes, Ice T, and Judd Nelson. (1991) — Duncan Shepherd
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