Do the Right Thing
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Movie Reviews of Do the Right Thing
Movie Review: searing portrayal of race!
Summary: 5 Stars
though it's rather simplistic, and resorts to stereotypes, spike's do the right thing is probably the best american movie made about race. you have blacks, whites, asian, latinos, immigrants, all sweating together on the hottest day of the year in brooklyn. each group has it's foibles, and spike takes potshots at them all, including, and perhaps most intensely, black americans. the scene where each character one by one lists the racists stereotypes of the other ethnic group is hilarious, but also spot on, because it rings true somehow.
i don't know of another movie that tackles race head on and does it in a way that makes you laugh and also makes you cry. plus, the movie was filmed gorgeously, with rich, vibrant hues, and the soundtrack is one of the best of all times (old school hip hip and new jack city r&b, plus a killer jazz score).
Movie Review: Spike Lee's Masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
Every filmmaker has one truly shining moment above all others, and I daresay Spike himself would admit he'll never top this film.That this film passed by unrewarded by most moviegoers at the time of its release (certainly by the Academy Awards), the joke turns out to be on them, as most films from '89 have aged beyond belief, while "Do The Right Thing" remains as powerful and vital as it was then.
The casting is brilliant, including John Turturro, Danny Aiello (and a young Martin Lawrence), Bill Nunn, Ruby Dee, and Samuel L. Jackson, the screenplay is excellent, and the direction is without peer. Spike would go on to use the same techniques for subsequent films such as "Jungle Fever", "Mo Better Blues", and "He Got Game", but never with the same effect as on this one.
If you're building a video or DVD library, it isn't complete without this movie.
Movie Review: Do the Right Thing - an irritating piece of genius
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember a female friend of mine telling me she watched this film, and at the end stood up crying and yelling, "stop fighting! " This movie provokes you in that way. That Spike Lee managed to get these severe reactions from his actors - even the ones opposed to him onscreen - is brilliant. I doubt anybody in the cast completely agreed with his final product, but that is what makes this movie so moving. I wish other directors/producers would have the guts to tackle any subject as faithfully as Lee has here. I have followed John Turturro's career since "Do the Right Thing", and I'm barely able after all this time to forgive him for some of the things he says in this movie. Yes, it's only a movie. And Spike Lee is only a genius. To my friend who shouted in the theater, I can only say I wish this movie didn't have to be made.Movie Review: The hottest day of the summer !
Summary: 5 Stars
The progressive transformation of this brilliant film from the multi comedy to the echoes of an announced tragedy occurs in a micro cosmos - a simple pizza delivery will be the stage to deal with the controversial theme of the deep - rooted racism . Strong and well definite characters here and there will appear and slowly the events will lead to anarchy , chaos and destruction .
No way out with this brutal drama . Watch it because somehow the time will forget to Driving Miss Daisy and elevate to highest places this fundamental work .
Monumental and tense script : Ossie Davis , Danny Aiello and Ossie Davis are simply superb .
And please , do not forget the clever homage to The Night of the Hunter in the hands of an essential character : Love-Hate .
Movie Review: spike lee's best flick
Summary: 5 Stars
this mother conjures a time when a new spike lee movie was an event. this movie packs more emotion, beauty, exuberance and life in every minute than 99% of the movies coming out of hollywood. the music, the cinematography, the kaleidoscope of viewpoints and characters, the strong sense of place (NYC, of course), the amazing cast...all in the service of an honest, complex look at racism. Lee leaves you with two choices at the end, as symbolized by Malcolm X and Martin Luther King.
at the same time that i praise this wonderful movie, i have to wonder what's happened to spike lee since. mo better blues and jungle fever were interesting but never come close to the impact of this movie. crooklyn is sweet and malcolm x is a great film, but still pale compared to lee's best movie.