Colors
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Movie Reviews of Colors
Movie Review: red or blue. blood or cuz. it just don't matter
Summary: 4 Stars
"I am a nigtmare walkin just a psychopathic talkin. king of my jungle just a gangster stalkin. livin life like a firecracker quick as my fuse. Death is to death it's the colors I choose. Red or blue. Blood or cuz. It just don't matter. suckas dive for they life when when my shotgun scatters"Movie Review: One of the classics
Summary: 4 Stars
Colors is a classic hood movie. This is the one that still stands the test of time. But what makes Colors so good is that it fouces on the cops and not teenagers as the main characters. Sean Peen is great in the lead as is Robert Duvall as his partner.Movie Review: Not for children!
Summary: 4 Stars
The movie is as expected violent with scenes of sexual activity. For adults that like this type of movie, it fairly reflects the life style of LA gangs. Sean Penn's character is a bit unbelievable during certain scenes. Overall a 4.Movie Review: Great Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie really depicts the gang problem we are facing present time. Great movie with great actors. I enjoyed every minute!Movie Review: About gangs, graffiti, definitely a keeper movie.
Summary: 3 Stars
Colors (1988) is a an intellectual movie, which is in counterpoint
to BLOOD ON BLOOD (Bound by Honor) that has is less formal and is
more spiritual.
Colors is also in counterpoint with American Me, the former
centering around 2 officers, played by Sean Penn and Robert Duvall
from start to finish, while the latter focuses on the the criminal
justice system and gang members.
An outstanding effort is made to educate viewers, especially those
residing outside of Los Angeles or internationally, on what is the
day-to-day routine of officers on the beat, on the quality of life
and the challenges faced by a East LA community, and what recent
developments are affecting it.
In this particular case, the issue centers around gang conflict,
reds and blues, with the M13 in between, all competing for the
lucrative territory of various substance dealings and trafficking.
Some of the latter members are seen with their typical Fedora hat,
interior white shirt, and black pants, as a type of street uniform,
also seen in Boulevard Nights. The second issue, is the rampant
graffiti on the streets.
The actors are extraordinary in their charisma with Duvall playing
the 19 year veteran on the beat, being partnered up with a cocky
police academy recruit, played by Penn.
The script courageously demonstrates drive-by shootings, with
shotguns, double and single barreled, Uzi's, various caliber
pistols, even grenades.
To the credit of the director, Colors does not glorify the gang
lifestyle, separating it perhaps from rap music, Mr Roboto dancing,
and a fair bit of AM Radio soundtrack.
In a calculating manner, there is a bit everything thrown in, from
spectacular man-to-man combats (the one in the kitchen is notable),
to rifle action-pumping scenes, to some full frontal nudity scenes
or romantic moments, as Penn flirts with the character played by
Maria Conchita Alonso, and car chases, etc.
The script makes it a point to show officers as needing to sustain
their athletic ability to chase suspects, to recognize instantly the
symptoms of various drug intakes by sizing up suspects, to skills
of persuasion during interrogations, putting 2 and 2 together,
playing hardball, without overstepping legal boundaries. It also
underlines the fact that confidential informants are gold in the
business, as they keep officers in touch with the word on the
street.
At the same time, Duvall's character shows that officers on the beat
are human beings, with family and the struggle in maintaining a
balance between the work and home.
The director, to his credit, also puts a human face on the
gangsters, notwithstanding hostage takings and more.
The lesson of the movie, aside from its intellectual and educative
value, is also that no matter how large the city or neighborhood, if
often is only a matter of time before the reputation of an
individual leaks to the street, correct or not.
For example, Alonso's character decides her relationship with an
officer is just not worth her loss of status in her barrio when the
man's excesses in behavior are looked down upon.
Although lacking subtitles, the wide-screen is expertly filmed from
start to end. A keeper.