- Genre Turning Point: The film is considered very groundbreaking for its stylish presentation, unflinching depiction of gang violence, and portrayal of hip hop culture. These things get taken for granted today.
- Ho Yay: After Flanigan died of mortal gunshot wounds by Jimmy, Gilley kisses him on the forehead and says he loves him.
- Moral Event Horizon
- If there is any sympathy left for Gilley and Flanigan, it is long gone after their tactics of dealing with suspects went too far.
- Frank himself at the end takes a woman hostage in a last ditch attempt to escape Bishop.
- Retroactive Recognition:
- One of Frank's gang members is Steve Buscemi.
- Harold Perrineau is the subway thug.
- Giancarlo Esposito makes an early appearance as one of Jimmy's men.
- Vindicated by History: When first released, the film's reviews ranged from mediocre to irredeemably awful. Today, it is considered one of the classic crime films of The '90s.
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