However , the film has also received some negative reviews . Geoff Andrew of '' Time Out '' stated , " Regrettably , the Hughes Brothers ' first feature is a compendium of cliches . " Stephen Holden of '' The New York Times '' stated , " If '' Menace II Society '' is terrific on ambiance , it is considerably less successful in revealing character . " At the 1994 MTV Movie Awards , the film was awarded Best Movie , beating out the likes of '' Philadelphia '' , '' Jurassic Park '' and '' Schindler 's List '' . The film also won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography
1994 MTV Movie Awards
1994 MTV Movie Awards
Menace II Society