Nino Brown Was Set Up To Be Taken Out! | New Jack City Fan Theory 

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In the Nino confessing scene, I think he was trying to intimidate Scotty. He wanted Scotty to know who he was. That if he could/would kill just a random person, he could/would kill anyone he wanted to.

Idolator! This was a movie I had no business watching as a kid, but it still taught me about the danger of drugs.

I always saw Old Man as the Angel of Death. He'd been watching events unfold for years (the entirety of the movie) because he was ALWAYS where the situations that major events would take place. Going to the cops for Nino to be arrested was kind of like trying to give Nino chances at redemption (i.e. OG Killer Bobby Johnson finding redemption in prison. Or the Angel of Death in the Krazy K segment in Tales From The Hood. A lot of folks make change in prison or on their death bed). When he confronts Nino in front of Reverand Oates, he's doing the same thing. Of course we saw what happened to the "good" reverand, as he didn't leave. Notice how when the old man was ranting against Nino, it was REALLY getting to Scotty. Like REALLY getting to him. So Scotty goes off, and he's about to put a bullet in Nino and Nick stopped him. So, Death took matters in his own hands. Just my thought. I love your videos!

🗣️IDOLATOR!!!😂 still one of the coldest endings EVER! Great job guys👍🏾

My husband and I loved watching your fan theories... He was looking for more. He was talking to the screen and laughing...😄 Nice, thought provoking content.

Them having Pookie go undercover to work in a drug factory after him going through detox is one of the many crazy unbelievable things in this film. I guess it doesn't matter, because I love the movie anyway.

I had this theory in my head as far as the early 2000s. Thank you for doing this video!

Good one....I always wondered how he got a gun in the court building....

Didn't forget they fake punch the old man and drag him out the room with the silky pastor, Scott was supposed to get rid of him. The scene before the pool when Scott saying you can trust me to Nino brown.

Idolator I absolutely love how you’re giving your perception on these movies for they all have hidden messages and gems 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

I allways wondered how the old man got in the government building with a gun..

This movie is like In Too Deep Before Int too deep was even thought about 🤣🤣🤣🤣 with a difference

There's one foreshadowing in two scenes, the first scene is when they're at nino's warehouse and ice t acts as the hired muscle, when the old man walks in and tries to shoot Nino, Ice T stops him. Fast forward to the end of the scene when they got done interviewing nino in the lobby, Ice T and the old man are in the exact same position as before, only this time, Ice T doesn't stop him, and mario van pebbles comes behind to grab the old man after the situation occurred.

One of my favorite movies of all time... its seems like one huge hit after another was released in the same time frame. I'm so glad I found your channel, intelligent discorse is so refering in this day and age. Subscribed!

What kind of drug king pin would keep computers and files? 😂 I never understood why the cmb or Nino, i should say, would wanna keep track of his illegal actions.. talk about convoluted writing. So many problems, small things i noticed years ago when watching. Still a watchable movie. 👍🏻

Scotty did not escort the old man into the court building, Scotty was walking down stairs and the old man was going upstairs...

Idolater ‼️ This was a beautiful fan breakdown & made more sense than original layout of the movie. - New Subbie

Idolator, your soul is required in hell! Best line of that decade.

17:26 preach brotha preach 💯 a message no one understood in this movie

In a different time line paid in full is going on at the same time rico put the hit out

Idolator Growing up watching this movie I always felt like Scotty set Nino up to get shot not only (as you all have pointed out) him putting on his glasses and walking out like a badass. But also Scotty doesn’t even look remotely shocked when the old man shoots Nino. That little look back he did as they were walking up the steps to me looked like that “checking to see if anyone’s looking before me and my homie about to do some bullshit” face folks typically make before they rob a house or are about to hit a lick. I guess a better way to put it is he gave the “I’m the accomplice” look right before Nino got shot. Now what I didn’t realize growing up was how self-centered Scotty was. I do agree that Scotty and Nino are pretty much to halves of the same coin. Had Nino been in Scotty’s position he would have probably done the same thing and had Scotty been in Nino’s position he would have acted just like Nino. Here’s two things that strengthens this claim: 1. Both of them entered the lives they chose because of their mother. Nino did say that the only reason they joined is because they threatened to kill his mother and Scotty because his mother was murdered. 2. In addition to this both Nino and Scotty are the very reasons why im their “friend” is dead. Scotty putting Pookie in a position that got him killed and Nino literally killing G-Money. So with this being said I feel that New Jack City may have a message similar to The Wire. Although drug world and the police state think of each other in a binary they’re actually in many ways quite similar. They both will do anything to get what they want even if that means screwing innocent people. Now this could be me reaching. However, I think this point of the police and the drug dealers aren’t so different is even made with who they casted to play the characters of Scotty and Nino. It’s no secret that Blackness is generally associated with evil. If you’ve ever seen Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers when Gandalf is charging the bad guys who are all “black” creatures he’s in all white from head to toe. And in Harry Potter the Half Blood Prince in the scene where Dumbledore is killed. He is wearing all white from head to toe and all the bad guys are dressed in black from head to toe. I say this to say that I think New Jack City uses this trope by casting a light skin police officer and a dark skin drug lord. Now we know that light skin in a racist and colorist society is usually attributable to more favorable traits like being intelligent, beautiful, nice etc. In New Jack City most of the police force are either white or lighter skin and most of the drug dealers are black and dark skin. Even the women who assist the men on supposed “opposing” sides reflect this. Selena is light and Keisha is dark skin. To me this was supposed to represent the whole good vs evil trope. Now on paper we would typically say this is colorist. However, I feel that New Jack City used this as a way to dismantle the idea that police and drug dealers are polar opposites or that police are totally good and drug dealers are totally evil. One paper we would think the police are good and CMB are evil. However, the film seems to say it’s not that simple. As although the police say they want to do the right thing and get drugs out of the community they ultimately got people killed and put many innocent lives in danger. Although Nino brown is killed for being an “idolater” that’s essentially what Scotty becomes in the end. Although the drug lords are ruining the community with drugs they are very seen as being charitable via the turkey giveaways and the giving children money. Although Selena helps take Nino down she was ultimately the one who helped him build the drug empire in the first place (as the film tells us). Although Keisha kills people without a second thought she does seem to enjoy giving back to the community. Both of them simultaneously helped and hurt the community. To me this could ultimately mean that there’s some good in drug dealers and bad in the police or the police state isn’t so different from the criminal underworld. However, what do yall think? Am I tripping or do I have a point?

I think Scotty was definitely in on it. How would that old man have gotten into a courthouse with a weapon? I know they had to have had metal detectors back then so there is no way he could have gotten in the courthouse with that gun unless someone helped him get through.

I disagree, Pookie was the one that begged him to help take Nino down, yes he did give him a guilt speech. But when he was done at Rehab he basically begged him to help bring Nino down. How yall miss that whole part?

At 16:38...what was that scene about...I forgot. Great video post also

Scottie 's mother must have been found on 23rd. That's how he made the connection

20:40 the old man is Anu the father nino brown is Enlil and ice T is Enki the 2 brothers

IDOLATER! New Jack City was our Scarface & Nino Brown was our Tony Montana. Fun Facts: Martin Lawrence was supposed to play Pookie. Wesley Snipes & the late Bill Nunn were also in Mo’ Better Blues & Money Train. Bill Nunn & Michael Michele were also in Def By Temptation, Chris Rock & Allen Payne were also in CB4 & Wesley Snipes & Chris Rock were also in Dolemite Is My Name.

The old man is the real hero of the movie.

The reason he told Scott he shot his mother he trusted him and got close

Masterpiece level storytelling

I have an idea for a video: Which criminal empire would win if the two went to War Tony Montana and his syndicate vs Nino Brown and his Cash Money Brothers. this is if Tony and Nino existed in the same world at the same time, and their empires were at their prime Id love to hear your take on this

Scott used stone and stone capt said get me Nino brown no excuses

Idolator Now i must look that up lol 😅

Tiny detail I never noticed! LOL

I remember telling my friend my lips was do dry like new jack city lol and then i apply some lip bomb and he went to same the say thing gave him some bc his lips was feeling like new jack city lol

The part i hate when he use those lil girls has shields smh such a punk.

You guys are right but wrong...reason nino died was for being nice.....kecia shocked wen old man pulls gun she shows no disapproval shock 7 letting him slide ....kecia knew old man needed to go

The community feared Nino Brown, not idolize him. They cheered on Scotty Appleton and sort of idolized him for diminishing the fear and problem. Nino Brown killed anybody he felt was in his way, or felt was a threat to his business, money, or life. Scotty Appleton did what any good cop would do, take out anybody who imposed an immediate threat to him.

Idolator!!! I’ve always thought that Scotty and the Old Man were in cahoots to kill Nino in the last scene. Earlier, when the Old Man pulled his gun on Nino, Scotty grabbed him and walked him out of the building. I think that not only did Scotty give the Old Man his gun back, he told the Old Man who he was, and his plan to kill Nino, which is why Scotty escorted the Old Man into the court.

Scotti was full of it talking about keeping an eye on POOKIE, when he just wanted him as a tool for his case

Scotty was no different from Sean Connery‘s character of a cop in the movie “ Untouchables” or Gene Hackmans character in “ Mississippi Burning.” They to were rogue police officers, that manipulated and got down and dirty to get things done. When Mario Van Peebles Said “I need a new jack cop to take down a new Jack gangster” you have to go there to get there.

I think this is the most accurate fan theory. That human shield scene scared me as a kid. How heartless can you be to hold up a child during a gun attack? SN: 2$ in NYC in 1990 to a little kid was amazing. 😂😂😂 We're going right to the store to get lbs of candy, soda, chips, now n laters, sunflower seed and still have change left over. 😂😂

$2 was a lot in 1990 little debbie cakes was only .25 cents plus a quarter water and some gum with $1.45 left over.. y'all wrong on that point shhhh $2 could last a few days as a kid. In 94/95 a slice of pizza and a 20oz drink with .50 cents left over 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Do tales from the hood!!!!

Wow, didn’t know Scottie was right behind the old man at the courthouse, and I’ve seen this movie a dozen times 🤦🏿

Keep up the great work guys! People often forget “hood films” are some of the most important cinematic pieces in history regardless of genre in my opinion and you’re helping prove my point. Thanks.

I’m deeply appreciative of this channel 😊

Personally I think stone was the real mastermind. He knew that Scotty and nick were a couple of psychos but he insisted that he have “new jack cops to take down a new jack gangster.” Notice how he always popped up at those convienient times. I think stone set ice t loose like a wild dog whose actions he could deny.

I love the disclaimer yall give to everybody who Is ready to comment "you're wrong..." 🤣

Naw!!!! This is fact, not theory. It makes perfect sense. Nino was a kid who was sent by the gang to kill an innocent (Scotty’s mom). Scotty, a cop sends the elder to kill Nino. It’s poetic justice.

I used to wonder every time I saw this movie. How did that old man get a handgun into the courthouse? I can’t think of one courthouse especially one in New York City where they don’t have metal detectors or something somebody must’ve slipped him that weapon does make sense it is possible.

I seriously caught this one a long time ago....Scotty used Gee Money also...... great catch guys!!!! I love it .... idolater!!!!

G-money was differently on crack he should ve left the warehouse shootout and went straight to the airport lol

This was really good & a much deeper talk of the movie. I forgot about that Bible quote in the beginning of the film & forgot what the old man said before he shot Nino. That was sick that all of them kids circled around him like he was God.

I like this. I can see this happening. Scotty walked off so smooth ✔💯

I always said Scotty and Nick were too cool about Nino getting shot lol.

Can you do in too deep with Omar Epps and ll cool j

I definitely don’t think Nino knew he killed Scottie’s mother. Correct, he was bragging. Great video, you guys!

I always thought was stupid that Scotty sent Pookie a former crackhead as a undercover in a crack house ..he should’ve known Pookie would end up getting hooked again

I hate that you always have to do that disclaimer. If they don’t get the channel yet they buggin! Love what y’all do, keep going! Much love

After testifying against nino, Selina went into the witness protection and needed love, so she dated JC and changed her name to sandra. Then Scotty lost his cop badge from a botched murder and Investigaton of pookie. Scotty became a criminal, and once he reconized JC's girlfriend he killed her..

To be totally honest, I knew it. That was the case behind the character of the old man, because I was keep seeing him as the victim and the cries of the neighborhood and the key witness in there just ignore him.

I think Ice T and Judd's expression is very telling....when Nino gets shot, it was almost like "mission accomplished".

IDOLITOR!!! Very solid theory. I personally think that Nick and Scotty had completely gone rogue. I think that the they were told that dead or alive we don't care how you get him. But we don't want to know the details.

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I just watched this movie & this commentary made the movie better than it was lol good job on this content! Keep it coming

This was 1of the best Drug Movies Ever Made Wesley an the others did a Great Job!!!!! Thanks for the Memories 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😎

28:23 that "I COULD'VE SMOKED THIS FOOL MYSELF" line delivery!

I love analysis videos and (logical) fan theories this page merge the two. This video definitely gives me a new perspective of the movie.

a great theory to maybe explore is that Nino Brown is the alter ego of Gee Money, i loved your guys theory on Kane and O Dog being the same person

Scotty messed Pookie up shot him then Pookie gets on crack then Scotty put him in rehab then got him and put him around a room full of crack and he wasnt in recovery or clean long enough to be around crack. He used him and got him killed smh... I didnt think about it at the time when i first saw the film in 92 but when you think back on that was messed up

Fantastic breakdown! I never considered this as a possibility but I am completely convinced this is true. Great job.

He didnt guilt trip Pookie, Pookie asked to be put in that position. Remember when he got out of rehab Scottie said "youre just out and you already want a job" The scene at the beach is where the detective said he wasnt big on having Pookie do it, and Pookie said dont worry I'll be ready and thats when Scottie told him you better be ready you owe it to alot of people.

Interesting, I always thought Keisha catch phrase is wicked awesome.

I am loving and living for these break downs!! Keep em coming ❤❤

This is a very interesting theory

This is one of the best ones I ever seen now I'm going to watch movie again and pay attention to the dialogue and contents of what's y'all are saying I really love your outlook on movies keep up the good job

I just watched The Untouchables the other day, and Ness' about becoming what he despised, but not feeling bad about (paraphrase) is this scenario in a nutshell. Thank you for a new perspective on a movie I thought I knew. I wholeheartedly agree with your interpretation. You guys rock!

That's Crazy! Yesterday, I Watched New Jack City Again For The First Time In 20 Years And Thought This For The Very First Time When Ice-T Matter Of Fact-ishly Raise His Sun Glasses Back Over His Eyes After Nino Was Shot! It's Crazy That You Guys Released This Video Today!

Been waiting for a video from y'all! Just happened to look down at my phone & there it was! Thank you

Hold up it was Scotty who made the Italians come to the wedding?.. funny thing is I never paid attention to how they even knew about the wedding or who tipped them off

Can y'all also review "Bamboozled" ? It's a Spikee Lee film about modern day cooning in the media and the origins of Minstrel Shows. Came out in the early 2000s.

Idolator! This is my first time coming across your channel. I was in the 11th grade when this movie dropped. Beautiful breakdown a couple of other things. I wanna add if its okay. 1) When Nino poured champagne over Kareems cousin and said cancel this 🤬. I believe it was at this point. Scotty had another layer to his plan and put her in witness protection. 2) The old man said per his conviction with the police officer. He said briefly he did a tour in Vietnam. So him catching a body and concealing a gun. Into a place is just another Tuesday for him. 3) The little overlooked domino that contribute to the CMB empire falling. When Scotty and Nino were in the pool and he told. Nino G-Money cut a side deal with him. It was after that Nino started moving recklessly.

This a good one…. Would make a actual good remake.

Ohh this was a lot and deep, I have to rewatch and come back. The Nino and Scotty Comparison at the end was deep❤

Maybe Scotty could've given the old man the gun because in most courthouses has metal detectors and you can get try to get in unless the metal detector goes off. By Scotty being a cop and showing his badge it's okay and had an extra gun and gave it to the old man. I can be wrong but that's how I see it.

loved this. your fan theories are a new kind of escapism, to me. I'm truly grateful for your work.

So the old man was willing to give up his life, for his people...👊👊👊...and look at how they repayed him...😔😔😔

Excellent work!! I didn't think about it that way!!

I would to hear the lady read books…her voice is very calming

You guys were on the money. And NOTICE Scotty did not try to stop the old man the second time !! Haha there were actually two antagonist in this movie, the real protagonist was the old man hahaaha!!!!! Let that sink in . ! !!

Hey can you possibly do one on Candyman? Also love the channel!

Idolator.... your souls required in 💯 😂

I don't think this theory holds up too well. Firstly, we know that Scotty is willing to go right up to that line, but he doesn't step over it. He can't. He's principled, but he's willing to bend here and there for his opportunity. The ending is more about divine justice, as those parallels constructed by the Old Man (Bill Cobb), bring a warning throughout the film for Nino to give that life he's living and that, in all that Nino has done, he has made himself a god among me. By supplying their drugs and enslaving their bodies. However, Scotty's reaction to the shooting shows surprise, and Nick's smile realizing that this was a way better outcome, and that Nino escaped earthly justice, but not divine justice. When the Old Man repeats and expands on Luke 12:20, Scotty has no idea what to make of it, but quickly accepts the Nino's death and the fact he didn't have to sully his hands to get his vengeance on Nino, who iced his mother, killed his younger brother and is response for countless deaths and ruined lives.

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I kinda think ice t n the white guy got the old man to work with them too after he took him out the building where Nino brown was when he was undercover because at the end when the old man shot nino brown you can see the white guy was smiling and ice t looking kinda releaved n calm while he was putting glasses on like he saying well we get him now n a cool way lol 😆 😎 😉 😄 n yeah n plus i think some people r right n I said too also that I think the old man was kinda like angel of death too because before he shot him he said your services belongs in hell 😎😎😎😎

Stop blaming Scotty for Pookie's own choices

Looking back on it, would it really have been wise of them to do that to Nino? Yes he deserved it, but what about the connections he was willing to give up? I feel now that his assassination is the equivalent to taking out a random dope dealer. Do you think Akbar was enough?

you both was right in my opinion nino brown in this movie was step by up to be killed like that by this two cops in this movie too also