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S2P_cinephileJul 27, 2023

Tragic in comedic but still terrific all around! One of the best anti-racism films of all time! Another triumph to Spike Lee!!

Based on true story, but the film won Academy award for ”best adapted screenplay” which means this film isn’tTragic in comedic but still terrific all around! One of the best anti-racism films of all time! Another triumph to Spike Lee!!

Based on true story, but the film won Academy award for ”best adapted screenplay” which means this film isn’t 100% true story, and that could be pros and cons of it. The pros obviously are; it already had outrageously great source material while the cons doubtingly are; will they add some fictional stuff that fits for its source material?

In my opinion, they did. I’m so confident to say Spike Lee do the right thing since the openning scene, he blended his own personal criticism on film history (when Spike was in NYU film school) with the true story of Ron Stallworth flawlessly by their well-crafted screenplay.

I’ve seen some people complained about its comedic vibes that apparently ruined the mood of this film, which I totally disagree… I mean, seeing those american white supremacists were completely blindfolded by black cop is wonderfully pure joke and joy, isn't this what we call comedy? Plus, many stupid ways of how they tried to describe themselves what true white people is, is ridiculously icing on top for me.

Beside the comedic vibes, it firmly holds its anti-racism messages all along. I believed Spike Lee only used those comedic vibes just to make audiences put their guards down for awhile, before he threw his hardest-hitting punch at the end of the film solidly.… Expand

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FartTesticlesJan 31, 2023

I have never watched a more relatable movie in my life. I loved adam drivers performance in this movie and his famous quote in it ( iykyk ) I bet anyone would wish the wishing star to be in this movie so that they can call someone the n-word.I have never watched a more relatable movie in my life. I loved adam drivers performance in this movie and his famous quote in it ( iykyk ) I bet anyone would wish the wishing star to be in this movie so that they can call someone the n-word. I know I'm still wishing to this day.… Expand

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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022

Great performances with interesting story and great direction by Spike Lee.

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BerikJan 17, 2022

This is an excellent movie. It has tension, atmosphere, great acting and humor. A story like i've never heard of before, and it kept me interested till the very end. It is an excellent movie! 8/10.

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DawdlingPoetNov 24, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a film based on a true story and that made me interested in it. The cast is good (particularly John David Washington and Adam Driver) and the way the plot develops is good. Its worth hanging around for the final scene, which I thought was quite satisfying. It certainly highlights how horrendous the KKK are, for their vile views and some of the nonsense their followers believe. I'd hope those who support such organisations wouldn't find anything positive about them when watching such a film but then, who knows these days frankly. I thought it was a good film as a piece of social commentary certainly - quite how the main character managed not to lose his what-not when conversing with members of the local 'Klan' is, quite frankly, beyond me. I would recommend this film, yes. It makes for an understandably sobering watch with obviously strong language featured, including strong racial slurs but then of course that makes it more realistic I suppose, as sad as that is.… Expand

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myemailnamelolaNov 22, 2021

this movie can be very triggering for black and white woman becuase if how the man act and make jokes

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akshatmahajanJul 29, 2021

BlacKkKlansman is a great story to tell. More importantly, it is real life story which makes it more exciting to know what happened in real.

The cast is a fantastic. John Washington and Adam Driver both did splendid work. You may startBlacKkKlansman is a great story to tell. More importantly, it is real life story which makes it more exciting to know what happened in real.

The cast is a fantastic. John Washington and Adam Driver both did splendid work. You may start liking both characters and their bonding. This shows how much pure acting they did. Director Spike Lee did a great job in converting a real life story into a movie but I have a complaint. He should not have added fictional events in this movie like main character's girlfriend and bombing scene. If you are making a real life story, then I don't find a reason to add some fictional things when there's a lot to tell. Also, at some points the movie suffers from pacing but it doesn't alter your experience. You will still enjoy it. The drama, tense, comedy everything was blend perfectly. It all looked natural, nothing like acting or scripted. Overall, a very nice movie which I would suggest everyone to give a try.… Expand

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Abso_lute1Jun 30, 2021

A funny and clever take on a dark period of American history, Blackkklansman delivers on comedy as well as positive messages.

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DogeGamer2015Jun 5, 2021

Es una historia real muy interesante y fascinante; la trama es muy buena y las actuaciones son excelentes; se nos muestra la cruda realidad del racismo en los Estados Unidos de América.

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Jeebus117Jan 25, 2021

Some of Spike Lee's best work. The material was edgy enough that Spike didn't bother to add his edgy camera angles and close-ups, which helped. Solid movie. Even better, because it's based in truth.

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geewahJan 8, 2021

One of Spike's best movies. A movie who's issues sadly still resonates today.

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drlowdonJan 1, 2021

In the early 70’s Ron Stallworth is hired as the first black officer in the Colorado Springs Police Department, and after going undercover to investigate the rally of a black civil rights leader. He turns his attention to a local division ofIn the early 70’s Ron Stallworth is hired as the first black officer in the Colorado Springs Police Department, and after going undercover to investigate the rally of a black civil rights leader. He turns his attention to a local division of the Ku Klux Klan.

BlacKkKlansman is a well written and often humorous movie that, despite being set nearly 50 years ago, casts a light on many of the racial issues that society still faces even to this day. This is Spike Lee’s best movie in years.… Expand

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bradens584Dec 20, 2020

The story is already great, and the execution is even better. The cinematography and writing are very good, however some less desirable aspects of Spike Lee’s style seep in when paralleling Donald Trump. Not that I even disagree with theThe story is already great, and the execution is even better. The cinematography and writing are very good, however some less desirable aspects of Spike Lee’s style seep in when paralleling Donald Trump. Not that I even disagree with the comparison, but it was done with no level of subtlety, unlike the other very nuanced dialogue. The acting steals the show, John David Washington and Adam Driver are amazing as the two main leads. I did mention before about ‘less desirable aspects’ of Spike Lee’s style, but he does have some nice moments where his personality shines through, particularly when the main character is talking to the love interest about their favourite Blaxploitation heroes. Overall, a great film, definitely check it out.… Expand

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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020

It is simply necessary that such films are made over and over again (keyword actuality). This topic is so important and unfortunately falls into oblivion over and over again. History repeats itself.

It is sad that the memory of so many needsIt is simply necessary that such films are made over and over again (keyword actuality). This topic is so important and unfortunately falls into oblivion over and over again. History repeats itself.

It is sad that the memory of so many needs to be refreshed because racism is one of the most shameful repulsions in human history.

The film itself is a success and shines with a good acting performance. Above all Adam Driver is brilliant all along the line.… Expand

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mvrtsOct 21, 2020

Incredibly biased and fails to mention the fact that crime is happening disproportionately in Black communities, not the "evil whites", latino, asian community nope. Pres. Obama served two terms but America must HATE black people amirite? ;)

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zNeverSleepingOct 16, 2020

O humor desse filme poderia ser bem especifico, tanto pra ruim como bom, mas aqui Spike Lee sabe muito bem como dosar o humor racista em cima da subversão, fazendo-os parecer idiotas - o que realmente eles são. O longa também dá espaço paraO humor desse filme poderia ser bem especifico, tanto pra ruim como bom, mas aqui Spike Lee sabe muito bem como dosar o humor racista em cima da subversão, fazendo-os parecer idiotas - o que realmente eles são. O longa também dá espaço para mensagens importantes, abre algumas discussões em relação ao próprio movimento, quanto a fragmentação, por exemplo; e ainda conta com um elenco excelente, que convence e entrega o necessário quando é preciso.

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XmoviefilmsSep 14, 2020

Riveting and sarcasticical; BlacKkKlansman is a masterfully made work of cinema with its great characters and moments.

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Jes1310Sep 2, 2020

Even though the movie is set 50 years ago it unfortunately feel more important than ever. It seems like USA havent learned a single thing, when it comes to treating people of different race equal.

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derekjaypostFeb 11, 2020

Mediocre, racist and boring. Just another trash politically driven film. With an inaccurate ending.

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09havocwormJul 20, 2020

Fantastic movie a must see check it out now. You will not be disappointed. One of the best films ever

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abahsatiJun 22, 2020

Pretty powerful movie. Love the cast and how it relate to the current situation. Everybody should see this movie and open their eyes.

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IncredibilisMay 23, 2020

doesnt make sense doesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt makedoesnt make sense doesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sensedoesnt make sense… Expand

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kinofermaMay 17, 2020

This is a very decent selection of films. There are some good categories, and this is better https://kinoferma.top/podborka-filmov/

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ThwompthingFeb 29, 2020

A hilarious take on the white supremacist genre. This is the best racist movie I've seen since American History X and Detroit. The difference is this is a comedy full of laughs and fun times, while also being serious at times. One of theA hilarious take on the white supremacist genre. This is the best racist movie I've seen since American History X and Detroit. The difference is this is a comedy full of laughs and fun times, while also being serious at times. One of the very best films of 2018 and beyond!… Expand

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40mangunshotJan 15, 2020

Pretty good biographical movie. One of the best films of 2018. I'd recommend it to lots of movie fans.

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ukrScorpionDec 6, 2019

Good film!
Awesome soundtrack and camera work!
I would like a series in this format

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bfoore90Nov 4, 2019

Fantastic film, easily the best Spike Lee joint ive seen in some time. It's a very funny film and makes light of a pretty tense subject and John David Washington is absolutely fantastic in this. This film was definitely worth its academyFantastic film, easily the best Spike Lee joint ive seen in some time. It's a very funny film and makes light of a pretty tense subject and John David Washington is absolutely fantastic in this. This film was definitely worth its academy award nominations and it's definitely a must see!… Expand

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lvnvsalesAug 31, 2019

Was a good movie until the end !!!! They had to add Liberal Democrat propaganda based on lies at the end !!!!

Did they mention that the Democrat National party formed the KKK to keep black people from voting and running for office?? OfWas a good movie until the end !!!! They had to add Liberal Democrat propaganda based on lies at the end !!!!

Did they mention that the Democrat National party formed the KKK to keep black people from voting and running for office?? Of coarse they didn't mention that!!!!

Did they mention that Trump has done more for Black people than ANY president since Abraham Lincoln ????? OHHH NO they don't mention that!!!

Did they mention that Trump reversed what Obama did to Black Colleges ??? Obama took $85 million AWAY form HBCUs(Historic Black Colleges) That was given to us by a Republican predecessor George W. Bush. YEP!! First black president and he takes money way from black colleges most likely because they require Black history courses. People that took REAL Black history courses know that it puts Democrat in a really bad light, It exposes the Democrats for who they are.

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RalfbergsAug 21, 2019

Great movie, interesting throughout and actually based on true story (not fully depicted like it happened but still)

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notheguyOct 18, 2018

I enjoyed it very much. It was very powerful, funny, and the actors did a terrific job. Would recommend to anyone.

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JPKJul 8, 2019

Best Lee Film Since Malcom X
BlacKkKlansman is an absolutely fantastic movie with a great cast, a terrific script, and a message about the dangers about the growing presence of the Alt-Right and white supermacists in America today.

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lfdcsJun 24, 2019

Horrifying times are upon us here in Brazil and the United States has influenced a lot our election when it comes to alt-right domain. This movie follows the path of right-wing nazi group KKK and makes it clear that it is not a well-roundedHorrifying times are upon us here in Brazil and the United States has influenced a lot our election when it comes to alt-right domain. This movie follows the path of right-wing nazi group KKK and makes it clear that it is not a well-rounded group or a gathering of smart people, which makes their power gathering way more worrysome. Must-watch.… Expand

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Wavy_YeezyMay 5, 2019

This movie absolutely lived up to exactly what I was looking for. It's got a good balance of funny and dramatic scenes.

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LajaleaaMay 19, 2019

"You're nothing but a cold fart"
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( #76/100 ) . Basada en una historia real, Ron Stallworth, interpretado por John David Washington (hijo de Denzel Washington), es un policía negro en cubierto que logra infiltrarse en la organización del KKK"You're nothing but a cold fart"
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( #76/100 )
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Basada en una historia real, Ron Stallworth, interpretado por John David Washington (hijo de Denzel Washington), es un policía negro en cubierto que logra infiltrarse en la organización del KKK para evitar una confrontación social trágica.
Spicke Lee reconoce la fortaleza que la lección de su #película tiene, sin embargo, la combinación de humores, aunque anima al público, también le quita intensidad al proyecto. Por lo tanto, la actuación se contrarresta y no hay un momento dramático central en la historia que esté liderado por el elenco principal. Aunque sí hay un momento clímax, este se construye plenamente por el desarrollo de eventos y la música, la cual, interpuesta entre la comedia y el drama, solo agrega una sensación de exageración.
Y aunque sí hay una poética visual, esta no se encuentra en el cuerpo de la narración y solo se presenta cuando la dirección decide agregar decoración visual a la esencia de ésta. Por ultimo, la película cuenta con un final algo encimado. Aunque es correcto y tiene éxito en generar un impacto y conciencia social, este trata de cerrar el ambiente de la película con cierta intensidad que no precisamente arregla el temple del proyecto total. Siendo honesto, realmente no estoy familiarizado con el cine de Spike Lee, pero, independientemente del contexto social y cinematográfico del director, "BlacKkKlansman" es un desarrollo de eventos entretenido de ver y con una cereza muy dulce para un pastel que es de fácil digestión.
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Based in a real life story, Ron Stallworth, performed by John David Washington (Son of Denzel Washington), is a black undercover cop that managed to infiltrate to the KKK organization to avoid a tragical social confrontation.
Spike Lee knows the strength of the lesson that his movie has, nevertheless, the combination of humor, if it animates the public, also takes the intensity away of the project. So, the acting counteracts and there's not a central dramatic moment in the story led by the principal cast. Even though there's a climax moment, this is mostly done by the development of the events and the music, which, in between the comedy and the drama, only adds a sensation of exaggeration. And even though there's a visual poetic, this is not in the body of the narration and it's presented only when the direction decides to add a visual decoration to the essence of it. At last, the movie has an ending quite topped. Even though it's correct and succeeds to give a social impact and consciousness, the movie tries to close the ambient of the movie with certain intensity that doesn't really fix the temper of the whole project. Being honest, I'm not really familiarized with the cinema of Spike Lee, but, independently of the social and cinematographic context of the director, "BlacKkKlansman" is an entertaining development of events to watch with a cherry too sweet for a cake that is of easy digest.… Expand

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criticjoeMay 9, 2019

Very hysterically funny. The Black Cop did a really good job talking like a White Man, especially when he talked to Duke in the Phone, Duke got really fooled throughout the movie. It almost portrayed what happened througout history, and whatVery hysterically funny. The Black Cop did a really good job talking like a White Man, especially when he talked to Duke in the Phone, Duke got really fooled throughout the movie. It almost portrayed what happened througout history, and what is going on Trump's Presidency.… Expand

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Bertaut1Sep 3, 2018

Polemical, didactic, confrontational, angry, trenchant - a state-of-the-nation address

BlacKkKlansman is a film with a lot on its mind. It opens with one of the most (in)famous scenes from Gone with the Wind (1939), before pivoting to aPolemical, didactic, confrontational, angry, trenchant - a state-of-the-nation address

BlacKkKlansman is a film with a lot on its mind. It opens with one of the most (in)famous scenes from Gone with the Wind (1939), before pivoting to a fictional precursor of Alex Jones lecturing the audience on the dangers of the "negroid", and later takes in everything from Kwame Ture to David Duke, before lambasting The Birth of a Nation (1915), criticising the tropes of classic Blaxploitation films, going into agonising detail regarding the 1916 lynching of Jesse Washington, sardonically criticising police bureaucracy, and concluding with a montage of the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, intercut with Duke championing Donald Trump's presidency, and Trump's own reluctance to condemn the white supremacist component of the rally. The film then ends with an upside-down black and white American flag (a symbol for "dire distress"). Yep; this is a film with a lot to say.

Telling the story of Rob Stallworthy (John David Washington), a black police officer in Colorado Springs who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in 1979, at its core, BlacKkKlansman is about institutional racism in the United States. Written by Spike Lee, Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz, and Kevin Willmott, and directed by Lee, the film's second scene clearly signals its combative intent as well as highlighting its structural intricacy. The scene depicts the fictional cultural anthropologist Dr. Kennebrew Beauregard (Alec Baldwin), who, in grainy black-and-white footage tries to alert the audience to the fact that the negorids are attempting to take over the country. What's especially well done here is how Lee uses D.W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation. As footage plays behind Beauregard, his face is erased of its colour - he is literally rendered white enough to become part of the image, which depicts a narrative built around the inherently virtuous nature of being white. It's a powerful shot that clearly tells us, yes, this is a comedy, and yes, these people are ridiculous, but also alerting us to the fact that Lee is not playing around here.

Lee again uses Birth in a later scene where it once more speaks to the formal complexity of the film. One of the most important of Griffith's innovations was parallel editing (known today as cross-cutting). In a nutshell, parallel editing is when two separate actions from two separate locations are intercut to suggest they are happening simultaneously, often, but not always, to heighten tension. However, Lee's genius in this scene is that he uses Birth to mock the Klan by way of, yep, parallel editing. As the KKK sit down to watch Birth, Lee intercuts them with Jerome Turner (Harry Belafonte) telling the story of the lynching of Jesse Washington, which saw a crowd of over 10,000 people in Waco cheering on as his testicles and fingers were cut off, after which he was slowly burned to death by being continually raised over a fire. Lee uses parallel editing here so as to have one scene comment on the other - he is literally using Birth's own innovations against it and what it represents.

But what is Lee's point? Simply put, he is condemning the cultural instability of the US in 2018, with its entrenched institutional racism, hateful rhetoric masquerading as national pride, the breakdown of the distinction between xenophobia and patriotism, and the transition of hate crimes from the fringes of society into the realm of social acceptability. The film suggests that organisational racism once existed half-way between the absurd and the dangerous, but in recent years, it has moved in the wrong direction. The closing montage, featuring footage of the Unite the Right rally and Trump's asinine response, drops all pretence of humour, and becomes very much a state-of-the-nation address.

All of this is not to say the film is perfect, however. For example, how he employs the double dolly shot (which he has used throughout his filmography to suggest characters' inability to control their own actions as they are inexorably pushed forward, divested of the contextualisation of their environment), suggests that orthodox black activism and underground black militancy must combine forces in the face of hate. The film also glosses over Stallworth's time in COINTELPRO, where he worked to sabotage radical black organisations. Additionally, a fictional explosion towards the end of the story serves to distastefully simplify everything, once more making the KKK look foolish, whilst also positing Stallworth as a clichéd movie hero, something Lee has avoided up until this point.

These are relatively minor complaints, however. Look, Lee is far from my favourite filmmaker, and he himself has been justifiably accused of racism on multiple occasions. None of that, however, changes the fact that this is an hilarious, powerful, insightful, and frightening piece of work.… Expand

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juanuxsapeApr 19, 2019

Great acting,dialouge, very interesting and dense plot,with some comedy scenes at times. Worth the watch, its a great movie, I wont do any spoilers because i think the movie works better if you dont know much about it at the start.

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IsaacJApr 17, 2019

Spike Lee has always been a refreshingly brazen filmmaker; with movies like Do the Right Thing and Malcolm X, the director is not one to shy away from political statements all delivered with distinct style and zest. The same is true of Lee’sSpike Lee has always been a refreshingly brazen filmmaker; with movies like Do the Right Thing and Malcolm X, the director is not one to shy away from political statements all delivered with distinct style and zest. The same is true of Lee’s latest film, the creatively helmed BlacKkKlansman, a fictionalised telling of the memoir of black Colorado cop, Ron Stallworth and his risky infiltration of the Ku Klux Klan. Here, Spike Lee is at his best, painting an enticing tonal mix of humour and horror that feels all too topical.
Son of Denzel, John David Washington stars as Stallworth, the so-called “Jackie Robinson of the Colorado Springs Police Department” and the first black officer. Ron’s ethnic background makes him the man for an undercover mission spying on black activist Kwame Ture (Corey Hawkins), as he excites the city’s discontented African-American community. Soon enough, however, Ron is caught up at the other end of the racial spectrum as he and partner Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver) attempt to infiltrate their local chapter of the KKK by posing as a budding white supremacist. It’s a life-risking double act as Flip becomes the “face” of Ron Stallworth, as the real Ron rises the ranks through incidental phone calls with KKK Grand Wizard David Duke (Topher Grace).
BlacKkKlansman is a film that presents racism in an interesting way, almost as a dichotomy between the ridiculous and threatening. The script is a genius work, jolting along with the speed of a bullet between moments of almost absurdist comedy to those of darker truth. A particularly good example is that of a racist couple cosying up to one another in bed, dreamily discussing their plans for homemade terrorism. This is a film where white supremacy is served with cheese and crackers and social commentary is accompanied by bizarre humour. Lee does a superb job of balancing these tones, catching the laughs in one’s throat within a net of horror. This clashing approach continues throughout the film, even into Terence Blanchard’s innovative score, which jumps from the safety of strings to impassioned guitar riffs.
Washington and Driver are two very-well cast leads; the former’s delightfully dry yet nuanced performance allows the film to stay grounded. Driver’s performance is equally captivating; in many ways, Flip has the scarier side of the job, having to meet the members of the Klan face to face hoping they believe the caricature and stay masked to his Jewish heritage. An opening cameo by Trump-impersonator himself, Alec Baldwin reminds one of the trenchant relevance of Lee’s film; the costume design and jukebox soundtrack lend it all the authenticity of a 70s period piece, but the inclusion of Trumpist slurs, ironic asides and a heart wrenching final sequence remind us that BlacKkKlansman is very much a film for today. There are points where the film seems a little too self-aware, but perhaps it is intended to be; from the profane tagline right to the end credits, Lee is truly in control of his craft and the message he wants to put forward. Performances by Washington and Driver are brilliant and credit is due to Get Out’s Jordan Peele for the pitch, but the real star here is Spike Lee. With BlacKkKlansman, the director returns to form with satire as it should be; sickeningly hilarious, yet equally as shocking and, most of all, with something important to say.… Expand

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aguila9Apr 14, 2019

I'm recalling that silly ending to Schindeler's List where present-day survivors and sympathizers are putting rocks on his tomb: cue in violins, pander, please tell me what and how to feel, reassure me the story was all real life events. NowI'm recalling that silly ending to Schindeler's List where present-day survivors and sympathizers are putting rocks on his tomb: cue in violins, pander, please tell me what and how to feel, reassure me the story was all real life events. Now imagine that same paint-by-numbers direction filling an entire film. he only thing, literally, missing was Spike Lee leaning into the shot at addressing the viewer, "Ok guys, another terrible thing is going to happen, people shouldn't behave like this... now roll scene." You don't kneed to treat the audience like dim-wits, we can absolutely draw the parallels and see the present day importance of this film's subject without the Mickey Mouse Club "educational cues".… Expand

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BrunoVn00Apr 2, 2019

A fantastic movie, and one of my favorite movies of 2018. The writing is really good with tons of funny jokes and good drama and tension that really make this movie very entertaining to watch.
The fact that this is a story about an undercoverA fantastic movie, and one of my favorite movies of 2018. The writing is really good with tons of funny jokes and good drama and tension that really make this movie very entertaining to watch.
The fact that this is a story about an undercover mission leads the audiences to a lot of tension through the entire movie and that's what kept me invested in the movie all the time. The performances are really good, all the actors do a great job playing their characters and made them really charismatic and fun to watch. Obviously this has social commentary about topics like racism and while sometimes it's really on-the-nose it's never annoying or forced, it leads to shocking and interesting scenes and dialogue that talks about the issues back then and that can be also relatable for today.

The only complaint I might have was the anticlimatic ending, containing some clips from actual real world footage that feel forced. But a bad ending doesn't really change my opinion and I still think this is a great movie.… Expand

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aideenmMar 26, 2019

This is a great Spike Lee movie. However, I lived through the 1970s and not every black person had an afro!

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JoeCoolMar 24, 2019

Heavier than you'd think from the trailers, somewhat defaced by the unneccessary political message at the end. Not as easy to watch as green book but definitely worth seeing.

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GrachechkovskiMar 17, 2019

The good movie about a battle with racism from inside of this ideology. Funny, ambitious, intelleginious picture. This movie has a big background about main theme of it (thanks end's credits for this information)

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BenardenMar 9, 2019

Too long, too dark, too much time spent in rooms with people you'd rather not be in the company of,
A very good story but needed editing down / possibly adding more tension.
Maybe meant for a younger generation. At points I shut off theToo long, too dark, too much time spent in rooms with people you'd rather not be in the company of,
A very good story but needed editing down / possibly adding more tension.
Maybe meant for a younger generation.

At points I shut off the sound. I've been around people like that & it's really not something I want another dose of.
- Signed " Old enough to have participated in Civil Rights marches"
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bigscreen454Mar 8, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review has spoilers. I liked this movie, its probably my favorite Oscar film this year. I went in totally blind without seeing the trailer but I gotta hand it to the filmmakers. Spike Lee, congratulations on the mini statue for the screenplay award. The screenplay was quite good and added to the interplay of the characters. The casting was great, and the characters fit the story well. John David Washington does a phenomenal job as the main character, he’s very relatable and bringing in humor at times when he takes the selfie photo (spoiler). Kylo Ren got nothin on this character played by Adam Driver. Might be the best acting I’ve seen from Adam Driver. It is based on a true story but they took some liberal creative freedoms. Basically the most interesting parts of the film weren’t real but a creative freedom. Such as the explosion at the end of the film where the lady blows up her boyfriend. Anyway, oops that was a spoiler. Overall a great film.… Expand

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humunguschungusMar 1, 2019

Thought provoking and at times downright hilarious, Blackkkalnsman is the picture that modern audiences are in desperate need of, one that above all has an impact on its viewers.

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AJGo85Feb 27, 2019

“If I had known this was a Klan meeting, I wouldn’t have taken this motherf__king gig.”

Spike Lee’s career is full of peaks and valleys. Lee has always been aware of the power of film to directly and indirectly affect and influence“If I had known this was a Klan meeting, I wouldn’t have taken this motherf__king gig.”

Spike Lee’s career is full of peaks and valleys. Lee has always been aware of the power of film to directly and indirectly affect and influence audiences. At times, he can be overly didactic and forget to capture viewer attentions with entertainment. Other times he perfectly blends his skills as a visual storyteller with a message or issue he wants to address with incredible results. His latest film, BlacKkKlansman, is definitely a peak. It tells the unbelievably true story of Ron Stallworth, a black undercover police officer who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in Colorado Springs in the 1970’s. Lee, working with a screenplay by Charlie Wachtel & David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott & himself, based on Stallworth’s book, bundles a true story, a crime thriller, and a social drama about race and racism together with a lively and even comedic tone for a film that is as entertaining as it is unsettling.

John David Washington (yes, Denzel’s son) plays Ron Stallworth, the first black police officer in Colorado Springs. Stallworth begins his career in the records room but after he is reassigned to the intelligence unit, he begins an investigation into the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. The rookie Stallworth makes a rookie mistake, however, and gives his real name to the Klan recruiter he speaks to over the phone. So, when the Klan wants to meet him, Stallworth enlists fellow undercover cop Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver) to pose as white Ron Stallworth in person while he pretends to be white Ron Stallworth over the phone. Like I said, an unbelievable true story.

John David Washington handles both the lighter and heavier material in BlackKklansman with ease. His character never saw any conflict in being a both cop and a black person until he meets and begins a potential romance with Patrice (Laura Herrier) the head of the Black Student Union he was initially assigned to investigate. Adam Driver gives a great low-key performance as Flip. Driver portrays him as an average person that is very good at his job but finds himself in an unusual, extraordinary situation. It’s the kind of subtle performance that usually gets overlooked during awards season but Driver has managed to pick up a Supporting Actor Oscar nomination. Stallworth’s infiltration of the Klan over the phone leads to many conversations with the head of the KKK, David Duke. Topher Graceplays Duke almost too well, capturing the insidious affability and unassuming presence that was meant to be the new face of the Klan.

Throughout BlacKkKlansman, other movies are referenced to show the power of cinema in regards to race and culture. The movie opens with one of the most famous shots from Gone With the Wind and a recreation of a racist propaganda film from the 1950’s. The classic Tarzan movies and Blaxploitation films are also referenced. The most emotionally affecting scene for me comes when Harry Belafonte, as an elderly speaker at a Black Student Union gathering, shares how a harrowing injustice he witnessed as a boy was inspired by the silent epic The Birth of a Nation. In 1915, D.W. Griffith, a pioneer of early filmmaking who invented much of the basic language of cinema, made the first big budget, epic film. It portrayed the KKK as the heroes and protectors of post-Civil War white Southerners. After its release, it inspired hate crimes and revived the long extinct KKK. Film historians have long wrestled with how to present or teach The Birth of a Nation; it’s importance to film history is as undeniable as the movie is revolting. I think Spike Lee has finally found a way to present both the importance and the horrendous nature of The Birth of a Nation.

BlacKkKlansman seems to be unsure of what note it wants to leave the audience on. It is a very entertaining and even comedic story but also a serious one dealing with problems that are still unfortunately relevant today. Lee inserts real footage from the Charlottesville protests to emphasize that the KKK is still a real and dangerous threat (and of course he is correct). Though this documentary footage packs a powerful emotional punch, it would in any context and feels inorganically tacked on. It is one of a few missteps in an otherwise entertaining and powerful piece of cinema.… Expand

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CLUELESS35861Feb 25, 2019

Fun to watch, but, takes liberties with the true story, which is much more interesting. I am surprised it won an oscar on any level, especially script, since it strays from timeline and true events considerably; "inspired" should be in muchFun to watch, but, takes liberties with the true story, which is much more interesting. I am surprised it won an oscar on any level, especially script, since it strays from timeline and true events considerably; "inspired" should be in much larger print on promotional materials. Hopefully it will inspire the viewer to read the real story and history of a remarkable policeman.… Expand

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SrPepeFeb 23, 2019

De las mejores películas de los Oscar 2019, es excelente con una gran historia, una muy buena banda sonora y actuaciones buenísimas.

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jgzegerFeb 13, 2019

I'm not a fan of Spike Lee movies as he is too obsessed with racial issues. I would dismiss this film as just more of the same if it wasn't for the ending which makes the film relevant and important for the current times.

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SyklatFeb 6, 2019

Amerikanın ırkçılık gibi belki de en çirkin yüzünü bize eğlenceli bir şekilde aktaran filmde bir zenci polisin Ku Klux Klana sızmasını izliyoruz. Yaşadığım bölgeden ve kullandığım dilden ötürü zenci kelimesini kullanmaktan hiç bir çekinceAmerikanın ırkçılık gibi belki de en çirkin yüzünü bize eğlenceli bir şekilde aktaran filmde bir zenci polisin Ku Klux Klana sızmasını izliyoruz. Yaşadığım bölgeden ve kullandığım dilden ötürü zenci kelimesini kullanmaktan hiç bir çekince duymuyorum çünkü zenci dediğimde bana hiç bir kötü çağrışımı olmuyor. Aksine küçüklüğümüzden beri siyahi kardeşlerimizin neredeyse üstün ırk olduğuna bile inandırılmış olabiliriz. Benim aksime Lee'nin zaman zaman iki tarafı da eleştirmesinden biraz da olsa çekincesi olduğunu görüyoruz. Lee bazı sahnelerde görsellerle bizi rahatsız ederek anlatıyı güçlendirmeyi tercih etmiş ve bunda da başarılı olmuş açıkçası. Çok eğlenceli bir filmdi.… Expand

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YorkManFeb 6, 2019

Very entertaining movie which, as I'm an Englishman, I was able to probably laugh even louder at the obvious pseudo-political rhetoric.
As a story, it's exceptionally implausible... To the point where the 'based on a true events' cliché isVery entertaining movie which, as I'm an Englishman, I was able to probably laugh even louder at the obvious pseudo-political rhetoric.
As a story, it's exceptionally implausible... To the point where the 'based on a true events' cliché is only there to imply how utterly stupid the local 'Chapter' of the KKK were when director Spike Lee turns up the social satire to 11.
Plot holes abound, character choices make no sense, and the narrative climax is very forced. We're then offered up several minutes of recent news footage which is there to show President Trump as a Right Wing, evil dictator who is incapable of admonishing the actions of modern Far-Right, God-bothering, White supremacists.

Overall it's an easy enough film to kick back and watch. But it's trying to hard to emulate styles and ideas other films/directors have done a lot better.… Expand

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DjakeirFeb 6, 2019

I avoided this film for so long because I thought it was just going to be a replica of highly politicaly motivated movies we have been seeing since modern day cinema was created. I was glad to see a project more orginal and not designed toI avoided this film for so long because I thought it was just going to be a replica of highly politicaly motivated movies we have been seeing since modern day cinema was created. I was glad to see a project more orginal and not designed to shock you but to make you think. Overall, I enjoyed this film. Its cast for the most part was good, the cinematography at times was excellent, the dialogue was smooth and enjoyable. I do have some grievaces about the movie and that is why I gave a mixed score. Some of the actors fell short, mainly "Flip", some scenes were a bit too long, and at times; mainly in the first half I was extremly bored. Knowing that this is Oscar noinated for best picture, I am surprised because I do think that this was a slightly above average film, albeit with a satisfying ending, but then again are we to be that surprised that as politically concerned as the academy is to be awarding a political movie, probably not. I hope we begin awarding movies for its artistic value and creativity and make representation and equality a given standard that is appreciated but not projected as a rare advancement, which sometimes comes across as a public stunt to gain better opinion. This film does has creativity and some would call it artisic. I just think its interesting and deserves to be watched, just not awarded so highly.… Expand

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max1cJan 30, 2019

Mediocre, racist, boring, movie. I expected this to be a lot better was disappointed.

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alejandro970Jan 24, 2019

Based in true life story, is a full frontal reflexion about an endless trouble in american society: the intolerance, with a plot full of ironic details and dark humor. Spike Lee returns to glory days supported by remarkable performances ofBased in true life story, is a full frontal reflexion about an endless trouble in american society: the intolerance, with a plot full of ironic details and dark humor. Spike Lee returns to glory days supported by remarkable performances of Washington and Driver. A strong candidate for upcoming Academy Awards.… Expand

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kelleybruggereJan 24, 2019

Love this true story and the viewpoint that director Spike Lee gives us. Truly epic in the tale, truly entertaining in the crafting. I look forward to seeing more of John David Washington.

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tobyqrhuangJan 18, 2019

Really great movie that illustrates how the past is still relevant today. Every American should watch this movie. Unfortunately, the majority of apathetic Americans who really need to see this movie probably won’t see it. I look forward toReally great movie that illustrates how the past is still relevant today. Every American should watch this movie. Unfortunately, the majority of apathetic Americans who really need to see this movie probably won’t see it. I look forward to more movies like this one in the future.… Expand

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WaelJan 17, 2019

A powerful feature film about an issue that still resonates until this day, "BlacKkKlansman" depicts the true story of a black police investigator looking to expose the KKK back in the early 70s. The movie is informative and shows the viewersA powerful feature film about an issue that still resonates until this day, "BlacKkKlansman" depicts the true story of a black police investigator looking to expose the KKK back in the early 70s. The movie is informative and shows the viewers how the KKK started out, but at the same time, the best thing about it is its visual style: the scenes just flow one after the other, with the right groovy score, and this gives it such a feel-good fluent vibe. The footage placed towards the end of the film, showing recent events ranging the neo-Nazis protests in Charlottesville to the speech of Donald Trump approving them, proves just how much the story resonates, and how history is repeating itself everyday. An important film that'll satisfy both your brain and your cinematic thirst.… Expand

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CirceJan 6, 2019

There's only one reason to watch this movie- to affirm your wokeness and share some venting over Hillary Clinton's loss in 2016. The entire point of the movie is to portray the Klan as a proto-Trump campaign PAC. Absurd, boring and insulting.There's only one reason to watch this movie- to affirm your wokeness and share some venting over Hillary Clinton's loss in 2016. The entire point of the movie is to portray the Klan as a proto-Trump campaign PAC. Absurd, boring and insulting. I'll look for Spike Lee's portrayal of the Dallas shooting as result of Obama's racial rhetoric culminating in a violent Black Lives Matter movement- but I'm guessing I would be waiting a long time.… Expand

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MacamJan 6, 2019

At start I was already prepared for another biased, sjw, pro white guilt driven movie, but after a wile and overlooking the forced sexism themed scene about the actress in the magazine and disregarding the end footage about modern times (IAt start I was already prepared for another biased, sjw, pro white guilt driven movie, but after a wile and overlooking the forced sexism themed scene about the actress in the magazine and disregarding the end footage about modern times (I don't think people are that dumb that need that to understand the parallelism intended), the movie was actually pretty good. I liked the fact that the black cop defends that not all cops are bad, calling on both sides of the extremism. I would prefer if they didn't had dismissed the calling for violence made by the black extremist as "...just talk, retoric..." but I also understand the dificulty the character has to admit that his side of the conflict also has extremists.… Expand

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Voodoo123Dec 27, 2018

I came to watch a film and instead was bombarded by a frustrated hollywood director's charged political rhetoric....

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ViniciusBritoDec 24, 2018

"El Paso, Flip! El Paso." Based in the book Black Klansman, from Ron Stallworth. The first African American police officer from the city of Colorado in United States, joins the force in a time with a lot of racism and preconception. At a time"El Paso, Flip! El Paso." Based in the book Black Klansman, from Ron Stallworth. The first African American police officer from the city of Colorado in United States, joins the force in a time with a lot of racism and preconception. At a time where the Ku Klux Klan was being formed, Ron decide to infiltrate in the group and tear it down in the best way as possible, from inside, but once that he couldn't phisically get there, his partner Flip, a Jewish got to be there in the Klan. Directed by Spike Lee and writenn by Spike Lee, David Rabinowitz, Charlie Wachtel and Kevin Willmott.
This story is a real one, i'm not so sure how much of true facts we have in here and how much got invented for the narrative to flow, but i can say that it is much well successful, the story is very well told, you can understand what is going on very well, you can get who is a douchebag and who is a good person, wich side each one is, you decide if this is good or not, i think that for this story it did worked. Spike Lee was able to put in our view different sides, we can see the racists white people, the not racist white people, the militants, that, in some way, also does spread some hate as well, and our character, Ron Stallworth, is in the midway of that, he, of course, hates the racists, and also, knows that isn't all white people and cops are bad people, so he sees in the big picture, that isn't a bad or good side, except the racism one wich is bad, but in cops and in militants, there are good and bad things in both of them. The movie makes a point of showing us, brutally and raw the racism that exist, it is so ugly and nasty, there are some moments that it got me right at the "Get Out" movie for example, in dialogues and in visuals, things got hard and deep. There are a few things in the story where things could have been a bit better in my opinion, there some things that are well developed, some things that kind of feel out of place, some scenes go for so long, the movie could have been a bit shorter as well.
The acting here, i found it great. John David Washington was great, he could show me how indignant he was about the whole racism situation, he could pass me the rage that he felt when he got disrespected, i could see in his face how much he wanted to fight back, in other moments he was funny, discounting the anger like punching the air, his expressions was really nice and convencing, great job. Laura Harrier was also pretty good, she as a militant leader made me believe that people was on to her. Adam Driver is damn great, he pass through some situations that are kind of extremes, he is totally in embarrassed moments during some moments of this movie, and it seems that he always have a good answer, for more tense that his position could have been, he was the best on giving me the conflicts of being inflitrated in some group like that. Jasper Pääkkönen plays a really stereotyped guy, the way that he portrays his character is pretty close to how he plays his character in Vikings, a very agitated person that is always suspicious about others. Ryan Eggold in other hand plays a much quieter character that trust better in other words. Topher Grace as David Duke also did a good job, he can use the words really well. Alec Baldwin have a small part in this, and he is just hateful. Paul Walter Hauser is also in here, and he plays his character in the same way that any other of his characters, a drunk dumbass.
Even that the movie is in the 70's, you can see that a lot of those things still happens in nowdays, wich is sad and a terrible thing that we have in our society, this movie does criticizes the people a lot, showing how ridiculous and disgusting racist people are, Spike Lee did this with maestry, you can just feel the anger and frustration running in your veins when you see the scenes in this movie, and he did in a way that you could feel in the whole place how much wrong things was going o there.
The soundtrack of this movie is fantastic, it is so amazing, like a guitar in a epic solo, for some reason it reminded me of Jimi Hendrix. So as the photography in general, the shots in here have a 70's feeling, since the way that it got filmed, there is some really pretty moments that the camera film from the nature. There are some dutch cameras being utilized in here that represents pretty well the unbalance that is happening in the scene and also in the planet in general.
The movie also does criticizes the government openly, without letting anyone have any kind of doubt on what they are referring to, during the end, it is a really shocking thing that comes at you like a strongly punch, right at the stomach.… Expand

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LegendaryLassDec 15, 2018

At multiple points, the viewer will likely be asking themselves whether what they're witnessing is Lee's humorous exaggeration or an accurate picture of active hate and bigotry. After they tell themselves "that can't be real," the revelationAt multiple points, the viewer will likely be asking themselves whether what they're witnessing is Lee's humorous exaggeration or an accurate picture of active hate and bigotry. After they tell themselves "that can't be real," the revelation that yes, it very much is will hit like a hammer. Lee's tale is full of triumphs and tragedies, the greatest of the latter being reality.… Expand

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seanr06Dec 8, 2018

Great acting, Adam Driver sells it all. The movie itself is propaganda. The final 5 minutes was beyond a joke.

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dennis_gtNov 30, 2018

a) A black cop infiltrates a white hate organization in Colorado in the 1970's--and it all really happened. Though this is presented more as a satire and parable.

b) If you're a thinking person who enjoys films that make you think, thena) A black cop infiltrates a white hate organization in Colorado in the 1970's--and it all really happened. Though this is presented more as a satire and parable.

b) If you're a thinking person who enjoys films that make you think, then this movie will make you uncomfortable. Lee uses humor to take you out of your comfort zone while telling a TRUE story of a police investigation in the 70s and drawing not-at-all subtle comparisons to the current climate in the western world where it's suddenly OK to march with a hate group again in the US and Germany.

c) Washington is really good in the lead role. At times he reminds me of his father, though he's not the same power house actor. At least not yet. Although I haven't had much opportunity to see him in films.

d) At this point I think I'd watch Driver do anything. I like him in Star Wars. I like him even more doing comedy, like this film or Lucky Logan. He has such a strange charisma on the screen.… Expand

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AndremaxNov 29, 2018

BlacKkKlansman has good acting, but although Cinematically simple, it is socially necessary.

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koconnorNov 28, 2018

They said the movie was factual but I kept thinking this seems too incredible. And why had I never heard of it? I did research afterwards and discovered that only the most basic storyline is true - the rest is total fiction. The part of theThey said the movie was factual but I kept thinking this seems too incredible. And why had I never heard of it? I did research afterwards and discovered that only the most basic storyline is true - the rest is total fiction. The part of the story that was true didn't make much sense - why wouldn't the same person be meeting in-person and speaking on the phone?

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Vitor007Nov 10, 2018

The end gets creepy. The film portrays a sad reality of the past, which resists to this day. The balance between humor and seriousness is very good, taking the film to another level. Both "Ron Stallworth 's" have received incredibleThe end gets creepy. The film portrays a sad reality of the past, which resists to this day. The balance between humor and seriousness is very good, taking the film to another level. Both "Ron Stallworth 's" have received incredible performances. The only bad point that should be taken into consideration is incoherence in rare events. All and everything in this feature film must be highlighted, both in criticism and in the public. 8.1/10… Expand

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IzagoNov 22, 2018

Um forte concorrente ao Oscas, Filme conta sobre a discriminação negra dos brancos e mostra um pouco a black power pacifica e a Ku Klux Klan sempre tramando algo, um filme que nos faz pensar como há pessoas e sempre existil julgar um outroUm forte concorrente ao Oscas, Filme conta sobre a discriminação negra dos brancos e mostra um pouco a black power pacifica e a Ku Klux Klan sempre tramando algo, um filme que nos faz pensar como há pessoas e sempre existil julgar um outro ser pela cor, e culpar a todas as outras pessoas negras, ao ponto de não serem mais necessarias na "utopia deles", mostra como é viver nessa sociedade e ambos os lados dela "branco" e "preto" e cinza assim por dizer. Um filme muito bom, com um ritmo bom, trilha sonora boa, alguns ótimos momentos com um enredo simples mas bem contado.… Expand

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CosiMOLOGONov 17, 2018

La cinta de Spike Lee cuenta la historia real de Ron Stallworth, el primer agente negro del departamento de policía de Colorado Springs, que encabezó una investigación infiltrándose en el Ku Klux Klan, con un doble que asistía a lasLa cinta de Spike Lee cuenta la historia real de Ron Stallworth, el primer agente negro del departamento de policía de Colorado Springs, que encabezó una investigación infiltrándose en el Ku Klux Klan, con un doble que asistía a las reuniones. Spike Lee, cineasta que grabó la pésima re-make de Oldboy regresa con una película muy bien filmada, con un estupendo trabajo en la estética, al momento de recrear épocas y momentos.

Una película que funciona como un policial serio, por momentos, pero no deja de ser muy entretenida. Valiéndose de un humor irónico y sarcástico Lee trae una historia, que como pocas reflexiona sobre un tema delicado y necesario, como el año pasado Jordan Peele (quien produce esta película) demostró con ¡Huye! Lo mejor de la película es el final, una escena tenso y bien filmada, pero a la vez grotesca en indignante de ataques raciales reales, mostrando la porquería de realidad (como anuncia en el trailer) en la que aún se vive. También es destacable la escena en donde vemos a un hombre que recuerda el revuelo que causo la película El nacimiento de una nación, que como se explica, fue la causante del resurgimiento del KkKlan.

Un recuento de las película de explotación de los 70´s, con un gran elenco y un mensaje contundente y claro. De lo mejor del año… Expand

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ahmedaiman9999Nov 11, 2018

I can't believe how such a hilarious and crazy movie also happens to be one of the angriest, most furious and provocative political satire movies I've ever seen!

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jasharkowalskiNov 4, 2018

Say it now and say it loud, be modest and not too proud !
Racism isn't dead but this movie shoved a big, fat nail into white supremacy's coffin ! Kudos to the Ricky Jerry's guy from Ballers and Girls' guy Adam, this duo will appear again inSay it now and say it loud, be modest and not too proud !
Racism isn't dead but this movie shoved a big, fat nail into white supremacy's coffin ! Kudos to the Ricky Jerry's guy from Ballers and Girls' guy Adam, this duo will appear again in action movies, they simply have that chemistry going on....great job, Spike Lee, great job !… Expand

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marcmyworksNov 4, 2018

A very important film for the times we live in where racism is still very prevalent and is controlling the American government. However, like most Spike Lee films, there are scenes that seem disjointed and that lose the narrative. OverallA very important film for the times we live in where racism is still very prevalent and is controlling the American government. However, like most Spike Lee films, there are scenes that seem disjointed and that lose the narrative. Overall though a solid film.… Expand

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harvdog03Oct 30, 2018

I call this film uncomfortably good. It really hit on where we are in the world now and back in our history as a nation.

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AndrewBurgeOct 29, 2018

Spike Lee's newest "joint", based on some "fo’ real, fo’ real sh*t" is the type of film in which its creator constantly and repeatedly explains to you its ideas, in this case, making sure that we know without a shadow of a doubt that this isSpike Lee's newest "joint", based on some "fo’ real, fo’ real sh*t" is the type of film in which its creator constantly and repeatedly explains to you its ideas, in this case, making sure that we know without a shadow of a doubt that this is a film about the disgusting evils of white supremacists, specifically the Ku Klux Klan and the burdens of the Afro-American peoples. Yet its face-to-face presentation of these two communities, more specifically, a scene zig-zagging between a Klan ritual governed by the so-called Grand Wizard David Duke (Topher Grace) and a shocking and tragic speech carried in a BSU meeting, make it feel more like a one-on-one fight between two different groups.

Nevertheless, while Spike Lee's frustration with the idiocy and ridiculousness of racism might get to him, these things also bring up funny and awkward interactions between the likes of David Duke and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), the colored police-man assigned as his security asset on his visit to Colorado Springs. These interactions are really interesting and its amazing to see Lee and his writers Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott adapt these funny situations with a natural flow. Specifically, the scene in which Ron suggests to take a picture with David Duke and while he accepts, his body language represents an obvious unease. It is the only time in the film when you see an Afro-American holding the power, even if is for a few seconds. But while funny, you can't help but choke a bit on your laugh when you realize the seriousness of this issue. This is a man feeling uneasy near a police officer assigned as his bodyguard simply because of his skin color.

I feel like Spike Lee is sick of dramatizing racism and complaining about its evils, but I do not like the way in which he wants to make you feel bad by causing a cheap laugh. I do like the way in which he uses D.W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation', a film which is difficult to discuss as a film-lover because it is a landmark film from a purely cinematographic perspective, but a total resentful and disgusting piece of work in any other context.

In the end, 'BlacKkKlansman' is a film having no insight on its own except excerpts from 'Birth of a Nation' and footage from the 2017 Unite the Right White Supremacist Rally. Also you cannot help but think something as simple as why didn't Flip (Adam Driver) talked on the phone with Duke after being selected as Ron Stallworth's "face"? Was it really just for that satisfying reveal at the end?… Expand

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GCOReviewsOct 29, 2018

What can I say, Spike Lee directed Michael Jackson's documentary and now he directs a film based off a true story. Yes, he's that good at directing.

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justwibiOct 29, 2018

take a current issues with a lot of fresh comedy and a lot of darkest history. what a great job Lee!

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DeadlyOct 28, 2018

Based on the cover and the trailer I expected some comedy relief what I found was a propaganda piece.

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EludiumQ36Oct 27, 2018

Ok, so you know a film's director makes the film what they want it to be. Spike Lee is a hero of the black community in a film involving the KKK and white supremacy in Trump America. What did you think was going to happen?! I think I speakOk, so you know a film's director makes the film what they want it to be. Spike Lee is a hero of the black community in a film involving the KKK and white supremacy in Trump America. What did you think was going to happen?! I think I speak for most of us when I say we watch movies for entertainment, for escape from the ugliness of American politics. I do not need Spike Lee or any other Democrazed progressive globalist pushing their race-baiting, hyper-biased agenda on me when I'm trying to ESCAPE all that! Movies are for entertainment, not politically foolish propaganda.… Expand

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movieducationOct 26, 2018

BLACKKKLANSMAN wears a disguise but won't dodge any bullet, letting all the hates flows and gauging it into entertaining comedy where both Klu Klux Klan and its counterpart have moment to be ludicrous or horrifying and both are supremely powerful.

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imthenoobOct 24, 2018

The cast does a great job and the story is good enough but in typical Spike Lee fashion, This film is painfully slow paced and features a rather poor editing job. This did not need to be an over 2-hour movie. I think they could have cut thisThe cast does a great job and the story is good enough but in typical Spike Lee fashion, This film is painfully slow paced and features a rather poor editing job. This did not need to be an over 2-hour movie. I think they could have cut this into a more manageable runtime because there were huge chunks that just didn't need to be in there - Like the 5-minute speech from the Black Panthers leader.… Expand

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KickingtheplaceOct 21, 2018

This is a movie that should really be shown to a very broad and diverse audience because it demonstrates the harsh reality of the Ku Klux Klan under the perception of Ron Stallworth who actually achieved this idea in real life when theyThis is a movie that should really be shown to a very broad and diverse audience because it demonstrates the harsh reality of the Ku Klux Klan under the perception of Ron Stallworth who actually achieved this idea in real life when they investigated the infamous prejudice organization in the United States. This movie does not fail in so many levels because it's something people can actually be attached to. The soundtrack to does give it an impression of the 60s like generation… Expand

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HealingToolboxOct 17, 2018

The COURAGE it took to make and act in this film is wonderful to me. The film-making is more than adequate. Improving on it would be difficult except for shortening it. It's too emotionally resonant with black and underclassThe COURAGE it took to make and act in this film is wonderful to me. The film-making is more than adequate. Improving on it would be difficult except for shortening it. It's too emotionally resonant with black and underclass issues--however honestly and accurately--to be sufficiently entertaining. I celebrate the historical re-creation of a Stokely Charmichael speech of the day as perfect in all details including the after-remarks about the "revolution" being as much bluster as reality. If I had directed, I would have tried to increase the thriller genre aspect 10%. As is, it's pretensions to a thriller are obvious and under-cooked in the script and pacing.… Expand

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MattyiceOct 6, 2018

BlackKKlansman was obviously a film made with great passion from Spike Lee. When the film works it truly works. It's characters, acting, and plot, specifically the climax, are fantastic. The film is no doubt entertaining. Where the film fallsBlackKKlansman was obviously a film made with great passion from Spike Lee. When the film works it truly works. It's characters, acting, and plot, specifically the climax, are fantastic. The film is no doubt entertaining. Where the film falls out of amazing territory for me is its corny opening/ending and its hamfisted execution of its core themes. Overall, the film could've been amongst Spike Lee's greatest works yet, but falls a little short and probably could have used some time on the cutting room floor when it comes to its opening and closing.… Expand

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SakataOct 6, 2018

So far one of the best films of the year. Spike Lee bring to us a big movie, with a great story and nice performances (specially by John David Washington and Adam Driver).

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cameronhalmansOct 3, 2018

BlacKKKlansman is the first Spike Lee joint I've ever seen and it did not disappoint. With clever comedy and interesting social commentary this film made for a unique experience that you don't really get nowadays.

80/100

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FrankieGSep 27, 2018

A weak movie, fully of illogical plot holes. Advertised as a comedy whereas it's quite a slow moving cliched movie.

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meta_kingSep 21, 2018

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NG89Sep 19, 2018

Sarcastic, funny, and important, BlaKkKlansman portrays a black cop's cognitive dissonance as he searches for balance between being true to his morals and being good at his job. Climax seemed to lack drama, and some way-too-tongue-in-cheekSarcastic, funny, and important, BlaKkKlansman portrays a black cop's cognitive dissonance as he searches for balance between being true to his morals and being good at his job. Climax seemed to lack drama, and some way-too-tongue-in-cheek parallels to current government were provided, but real footage of harm that racism has done to this country leave the audience in a state of reflection and appreciation.… Expand

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amheretojudgeSep 17, 2018

the way it is crafted out..

BlacKkKlansman BlacKkKlansman is a character driven thriller drama depicting the dark times that striked upon American Civil Rights which was steeped by an organization named Ku Klax Klan. Fortunately, for thethe way it is crafted out..

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BlacKkKlansman is a character driven thriller drama depicting the dark times that striked upon American Civil Rights which was steeped by an organization named Ku Klax Klan. Fortunately, for the makers the taboo subject analyzed in here hits the required note upon the current political situation. The vision of the writers is ahead of its time and with a jagged script like such, they don't flinch on visiting newer territories. Despite of meddling with such a fragile concept, the feature is surprisingly hilarious with tiny notions of the theories and references of cinema and music of 70's that is imputed smoothly. The usual chain terminology in your typical Police Headquarters is depicted aptly with a light environment among the office employees in order to bridge their bonding with concrete material. The husbandry gags kicks in especially when Driver learns to adapt the dialect and tone of Washington with some tricks and tactics that draws in most of the laughs. Ticking for more than two hours, the screenplay is tightly packed in two halfs. The first one is how Driver spears into their world of habitual controversies and "be part of the gang". While the other half is basically nail-biting "close calls" where Lee's directorial experience and finesse factors in effectively. The writing is elaborative with bold and inedible substance that aren't minced in words and if anything the emotions iterated by them is pure rage, to a point where audience may easily cringe on the seat to the "whiteness" of reality. Lee's tale is of Mob mentality that he speaks in volume through metaphorical terms foliated in long monologues and speeches that are exhilarating as much as layered. The political narrative is never opinionated since it explores both the side of the coin and tosses in front of the viewer to calculate upon. The music plays a vital role in Lee's latest project, the background score is appealing with up beating and heart breaking songs that elevates the momentum of the sequence. Washington's character is under sheer pressure at most of the time as it fights on both the aspects of the issues depicted in here but his portrayal is sculpted with such panache that it makes you groove when he hits someone or scores in an argument or even moves his legs in clubs. While his better half on screen, Driver recieves a bit more intense role (he still gets few laughs now and then with his partners) as he plays more on the field than behind the desk. Jasper Paakkonen gets a stand out moment and is probably Lee's finest Trump card, for he is not only the threat to everyone in the feature but he gets equally wider range as the protagonist does. Harrier, Grace and Burke holds on to their roles tightly and delivers a decent performance. As mentioned earlier, Lee is no short on execution and is probably his best work of his career as he has evolved naturally on delivering a compelling storytelling. The gripping screenplay, debates hidden under ideology and conversations and Washington and Driver's on screen chemistry are the high points of the feature. BlacKkKlansman is the finest entries on Cannes festival this year and is a competitive contender to the Golden Trophy and not because of its questions raised in here for the current society but the way it is crafted out.… Expand

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auburnnSep 16, 2018

Such a good movie! For me a little bit lengthy, but it delivers a comedic effect out of a serious story. I was deeply shocked at the climax of the film: the production renders a silencing, educational feeling. The end is especiallySuch a good movie! For me a little bit lengthy, but it delivers a comedic effect out of a serious story. I was deeply shocked at the climax of the film: the production renders a silencing, educational feeling. The end is especially applaudable, which manages to break the border between cinematic reality and life reality.… Expand

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BHBarrySep 16, 2018

“Blackkklansman” is the true story of a black detective who infiltrates the local
chapter of the Klu Klu Klan. Based on the book written by Ron Stallworth, directed by Spike Lee and co-written by Mr. Lee with David Rabinowitz, Charles“Blackkklansman” is the true story of a black detective who infiltrates the local
chapter of the Klu Klu Klan. Based on the book written by Ron Stallworth, directed by Spike Lee and co-written by Mr. Lee with David Rabinowitz, Charles Wachtel and Kevin Wilmott, the film stars John David Washington and Adam Driver. Perhaps staying too true to Mr. Stallworth’s book,the film gives really no insight or depth to any of the characters as they portray the real people they represent. Mr. Lee does make his point, however, but seems to bring it home more with a hammer than a scalpel. I did enjoy the film mainly because of the unique premise that a black detective (Mr. Washington) could infiltrate this body of hate via the physical persona of his fellow detective (Mr. Driver). I give the film a 7.0 because of the worthiness of its message and the incredible story it tells.… Expand

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ViajeSep 14, 2018

Can you really be "entertained" or "educated" when you're immediately aware the film you're watching is intentionally biased to manipulate you to a political paradigm not based on the truth? Think about it.

Instead of providing seriousCan you really be "entertained" or "educated" when you're immediately aware the film you're watching is intentionally biased to manipulate you to a political paradigm not based on the truth? Think about it.

Instead of providing serious treatment of the subject matter, at best, the "Blackkklansman" functions as a parody of "true events," or even worse, a lousy derivative of "Undercover Brother (2002)." That's right, "Undercover Brother," starring Eddie Griffin, Jr. and directed by Spike Lee's cousin Malcolm D. Lee is superior to "Blackkklansman" with a better script, direction, editing, and acting, plus it's also "Blacker."

The script failed to detail fact-based images of Stallworth conducting surveillance to document actual criminal activity being performed by the KKK, and instead the film took "artistic license" to present: (1) chronologically incorrect social and political rhetoric; and (2) stereotypcial degrading images of Black and White people. Remember, this film is based on a "true story," but instead of dealing with the truth, Spike Lee ignored the veracity of historical facts and intentionally made-up a bunch of crap.

As the first Black police officer for Colorado Springs, Stallworth (John David Washington) was directed to go "undercover" to inflitate an upcoming speaking engagement by former leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and "Honorary Prime Minister" of the Black Panther Party (BPP), Kwame Ture, who was formerly known as Stokely Carmichael. The film completely ignored the fact that Kwame Ture was NOT a threat to "White rule," and in particular, that every so-called major "Black militant" from the 1960s had already been assassinated, or incarcerated, or in college completing a Ph.D, or in Russia receiving an honorary Ph.D., or an escaped felon living in Cuba, or as with Kwame Ture, on a book tour. By 1979 the threat of "Black militancy" had already been eliminated.

Art direction by Marci Mudd, set decoration by Cathy T. Marshall, and costume design by Marci Rodgers were all poorly executed. The early 1960s to the early 1970s were volatile times for Black people, but 1979 was no where nearly as volatile, because White people and disingenuous Black people had already successfully killed the threat of "Black militancy." So, why did Spike Lee have his cast of characters wearing large militant-looking afro-wigs, leather jackets et al especially when in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s chemically processed "jheri curls" had largely replaced the afro? Spike Lee could have easily "fact checked" the aforementioned by watching that classic scene in Eddie Murphy's 1988 film, "Coming to America," where oily glyserol from three jheri curled Black people dripped and stained the couch.

The "real" Ron Stallworth clearly looked more like former boxing heavyweight champion Larry Holmes than the "supersized and militarized" version Spike Lee trust upon an unsuspecting film audience. Is "Blackkklansman" a "Blaxploitation" film simply because it's directed by and features a predominately Black cast? If so, what about "Black Panther (2018)?" Sadly, it's typical for the White controlled media is to completely ignore the fact that until the early 1960s and throughout the United States, in both Southern and Northern states, many if not most Black people were prohibited from entering White owned and controlled theatres, or required to sit only in the balcony or at the very back (of the bus - get it). So, to provide films for Black people, in 1916 Noble and George Johnson of Omaha, Nebraska formed the first all-black movie production unit in the country, the Lincoln Motion Picture Company, which included a network of places (local social halls, churches, schools, Black-owned theatres, etc.) located in Black communities to showcase their product. As with the Negro Baseball League, the Black film production industry was very successful throughout the 1930s and 1940s as hundreds of movies including musicals, westerns, crime dramas, romantic comedies, etc., with all-Black casts were produced and released. As with the Negro Baseball League, integration eventually killed the Black film industry.

The purpose of seeing a movie is to be "entertained" or "educated," right? Perhaps, in an attempt to "entertain" and "educate" (Black people?) Spike Lee sought to give "Blackkklansman" a 1970s "look and feel," but if true, that was a mistake because by 1979 the production of films targeted to Black audiences was nearly over, but the need for truthful, fact-based films about the Black experience in America never disappeared. "Blackkklansman" only used the "truth" for source material, but not as a linear, fact-based docu-drama. Can you really be "entertained" or "educated" when you're immediately aware the film you're watching is intentionally biased to manipulate you to a political paradigm not based on the truth? Think about it.… Expand

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clarkaddisonSep 13, 2018

Going into this I thought this was going to be a comedy. The way the ads made it seem it was going to be a fun time. This is a dark time. A huge learning experience for people that don’t understand racism from the time of this films set time.Going into this I thought this was going to be a comedy. The way the ads made it seem it was going to be a fun time. This is a dark time. A huge learning experience for people that don’t understand racism from the time of this films set time. This is a harsh reminder of what people of color and even women, albeit one more than the other, went through back in this time. With some pokes at our modern times. There is some action but really there is more of a thriller sense throughout the film. So, it`s good, but it’s a very niche film. If you like spike lee films or thrillers or maybe like historical pieces, then this is your film.… Expand

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KaterinaKatSep 13, 2018

Very decent movie, good actors play. Didn't waste my time, definitely recommend it

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whoischarlotteSep 13, 2018

BlacKkKlansman was politcal without views being shoved down your through, and it was real.This was so good at representing a true story but also making it fun to watch. Adam Driver was excellent.

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JLuis_001Sep 8, 2018

The beginning of this film is the clearest example of the current socio-political climate in the United States, regardless of whether it's a reproduction that resembles the past.

If right now you're not into the ''conservative's'' agenda,The beginning of this film is the clearest example of the current socio-political climate in the United States, regardless of whether it's a reproduction that resembles the past.

If right now you're not into the ''conservative's'' agenda, you're a snowflake, you're a leftist radical, a libtard, a progressive who wants to alter the established order, the order they believe is the right one. Remember: They had a good life.

BlacKkKlansman is all that but it's also a true story about the shadow and eternal stain of cultural and institutional racism in the United States. Spike Lee takes a case from real life to expose an idealogy of the past that today in this 2018 regrettably has become more palpable than ever.

Perhaps the most ironic is how he mixes such a serious subject and balances it with enough sobriety and a good dose of drama and comedy when necessary. But that's true to his style as a director, so it's not surprising but it's pretty good to see him once again doing things really well.

I would like to delve more about the film but I firmly believe that it's not necessary but I think that each viewer should see it and get the best out of it in the end to be able to express an opinion and take a teaching on its subject today more than ever.

It's assumed that the US is the most progressive and open country in the world or perhaps one of them. Do you seriously want to go back to that past? When a few, had a good life because of the color of their skin?

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The3AcademySinsSep 8, 2018

BlackkKlansman is one of Spike Lee's best movies in years, and I would say up there with Eighth Grade as one of the best movies of the summer of 2018. John David Washington and Adam Driver carry this movie, and they give some truly greatBlackkKlansman is one of Spike Lee's best movies in years, and I would say up there with Eighth Grade as one of the best movies of the summer of 2018. John David Washington and Adam Driver carry this movie, and they give some truly great performances, perhaps (dare I say it?) career defining! This movie is immaculately and creatively shot. The script is all at once funny, tense, romantic, sobering, and it ends on a great call to action. The one flaw is that I don't think the villains were very well developed, but the payoff at the end is so satisfying. I think maybe this film will even get some nods during the awards season! If I were to guess, I would say Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound Editing.… Expand

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SimpsonsSep 7, 2018

This movie only proves that Spike Lee is a shadow of his former self. Far distant from his greatest moments like Do The Right Thing, Clockers or Inside Man, this movie is nothing more than political pyromania and hysterical activism thatThis movie only proves that Spike Lee is a shadow of his former self. Far distant from his greatest moments like Do The Right Thing, Clockers or Inside Man, this movie is nothing more than political pyromania and hysterical activism that blantly decontextualizes footage from D.W. Griffith' Birth of a Nation for pure demagogic reasons. Lots of cliches and a militant overexcitation which is expressed in a misplaced way instead of shaping and transmitting naturally the story. Paltry movie, with a redudant and simplistic vision only to continue at full steam the 'agitprop' which is intoxicating USA.… Expand

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stjude_bruhSep 6, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never wish to address politics, but I feel like Hollywood has made more socially-conscious movies ever since President Trump was inaugurated in office. It may be a coincidence, but I don’t think so. In 2018 alone, there have been three major movies that have dealt with racial inequality. We first had Sorry To Bother You, which was tremendously overhyped and overall a bad movie. Then we had Blindspotting, which was an excellent and realistic look at the injustice that people of color often face. Now, we have Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman, which has been showered with praise. While not perfect, it certainly has plenty of quality moments that overshadow it’s lack of a plot objective. Let us begin.

The story of the film focuses on Ron Stallworth (a most entertaining John David Washington), a rookie African-American cop on Colorado Springs who decides to open an investigation on the KKK. Stallworth communicates with them through the phone using his “white-voice”, and fellow cop Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver, who did great) meets with them face-to-face. What makes the movie so engaging is the dynamic between the two cops and the concept of acting as someone else. The phone conversations between Stallworth and the KKK alone provided many great moments. As if that weren’t entertaining enough, the scenes at the meetings were well-executed and engaging, if not very sad. All of the major-billed actors, with the exception of Stallworth’s girlfriend Patrice (played by Spider Man’s girl in Homecoming), performed very well, especially John David Washington and Corey Hawkins (Kwame Ture was his character). During the scene with Ture, it was an empowering moment for the film to highlight the faces of the crowd and the true statement that “Black is Beautiful”. However, there were a few aspects that prevented this film from being amazing. Allow me to explain

I’ve stated the importance of a clear plot before, and that is where BlacKkKlansman falters most. The movie just does not have a clear plot; there isn’t a purpose to the investigation except to highlight that the KKK is racist. They are absolutely corrupt in the mind, but what they do technically isn’t illegal. Throughout the course of the investigation, the Stallworth Brothers (as Ron says) try to uncover a plan for an attack; they talk about doing things, but they never create or carry out any plans. This hurts the film because the investigations never lead anywhere. They just show what KKK members do during their meetups, which is basically drinking beer, chatting about life, and being racist. Basically, they are frat and f**k boys. The lack of an objective hurts the film the most, along with the poorly executed remembrance of the Charlottesville protests.

After seeing the trailers, I had been excited and looked forward to seeing BlacKkKlansman and even more so after seeing all the rave reviews. Once again, reading reviews prior to seeing a movie set high expectations that weren’t quite met. I was highly entertained and found this film to be one of the funniest films of the year, but this is largely credited to the character, chemistry, and two-in-one dynamic between Ron Stallworth and Flip Zimmerman. They, however, did not have a specific objective with the investigation, which is what the movie focuses on. Overall, I would say that this film is worth your $12 to see it in theaters. After watching John David Washington in Ballers and this film, he is definitely a star in the making. Maybe one day he’ll reach the level of his dad Denzel; he was easily the best part of the movie.

Rating wise, I would say that this movie deserves an 8 out of 10. If only all movies so close to being amazing just had a definitive plot.… Expand

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