Waist Deep

About Waist Deep

Waist Deep is a 2006 action crime thriller movie directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall. It centers around the gripping tale of an ex-convict named O2 (Tyrese Gibson) who is pulled back into the world of crime in a desperate endeavor to save his kidnapped son from a notorious crime lord, known as Meat.

The movie draws its intensity from the raw and gritty atmosphere of Los Angeles inner city, portraying a suspenseful struggle and a relentless chase, where the stake is life itself. The underlying theme is about a man making heart-racing attempts to correct his past mistakes and protect the ones he loves the most.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Mandalay Pictures with a budget of approximately $20 million. Director Vondie Curtis-Hall brings to life his vision of a real, street-smart world where redemption can only be found by going through the fire.

Actors

• Tyrese Gibson as O2: Playing the character of an ex-convict pushed to extreme measures, Tyrese brings life to the role with an effective portrayal of desperation and fierce determination.
• Meagan Good as Coco: She provides a strong female presence in the movie, adeptly portraying a street-savvy hustler with a hard exterior but a soft heart.
• Larenz Tate as Lucky: Larenz Tate takes on the complex character of Lucky, a wily trickster with his own hidden motives. He brings refreshing energy to his role.
• The Game as Meat: Playing the role of a ruthless criminal mastermind, The Game (Jayceon Terrell Taylor) effectively portrays the menace his character presents.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The film was primarily shot in Los Angeles, California.
• According to Box Office Mojo, the film managed to make a gross revenue of $21,344,312 domestically.
• Rapper-actor The Game made his feature film debut in this movie.

Awards

No major awards were won for the film Waist Deep.

Quotes

• "Run and I will kill you!", Meat (The Game)
• "I have a son, I don't have a choice", O2 (Tyrese Gibson)
• "We need to get out of here, now.", Coco (Meagan Good)

Music and Soundtrack

• "Gutta" - Performed by Ace Hood featuring Trick Daddy
• "Dolla Dolla Bill" - Performed by Nate Dogg
• "Shake" - Performed by Ying Yang Twins
• "Bad Girl" - Performed by Black Buddafly
• Score by Terence Blanchard