Donnie Kwak The Ringer Mar 25, 2019

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.

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Susan Tavernetti Palo Alto Weekly May 20, 2003 3/4

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Liam Lacey Globe and Mail Apr 25, 2003 2.5/4

Choppy coming-of-age story.

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Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Jan 10, 2003 2/5

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Linda Cook Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) Dec 18, 2002 4/5

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Tom Meek Film Threat Dec 8, 2002 1.5/5

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.

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Leslie Felperin Sight & Sound Dec 2, 2002

Never delves much deeper into the three friends' psychology than a sitcom pilot would, though the cast try their best.

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Margaret A. McGurk Cincinnati Enquirer Oct 15, 2002 3/4

A charmer, a heartfelt memoir full of the buoyant good spirits and free-wheeling fun that, say, American Pie never had.

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Brent Simon Entertainment Today Aug 26, 2002 C-

A well-intentioned exercise in humanism... but as art or a successful narrative, the movie is ultimately empty.

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Wesley Lovell Apollo Guide Jun 13, 2002 61/100

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Wade Major Boxoffice Magazine Jun 5, 2002 3.5/5

Heartfelt honesty and a determined refusal to resort to exploitative stereotypes help make The Wood an uncommonly uplifting experience for audiences of all races and backgrounds.

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Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Mar 3, 2002

Three middle-class African-American men yearn to stay forever young as they struggle with their relationships with women.

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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Feb 14, 2001 3.5/5

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.

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Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel 3BlackChicks Review Feb 14, 2001 5/5

What are you waiting on? Go see this one!

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Eugene Novikov Film Blather Jan 1, 2000 2/4

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Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Jan 1, 2000 3/4

By the film's final toast, one feels as if they are indeed part of The Wood.

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Dustin Putman TheFilmFile.com Jan 1, 2000 1.5/4

It simply sits there, motionless, without any notable attributes to recommend, or that are even worth mentioning. It's unfortunate, but it's the truth.

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Bob Bloom rec.arts.movies.reviews Jan 1, 2000 3/4

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Rob Blackwelder SPLICEDWire Jan 1, 2000 8/10

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Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com Jan 1, 2000 7/10

Winning performances save it from fading into treacle.

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