I gotta finish the book omg
The Hate U Give
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Pit Bull
GATOR
The bytch really got a white boyfriend on here though
CreepyMcCreeperson
Veteran
This looks terrible.
NobodyReally
Superstar
I thought, overall, this was well done. It juggled a lot of things and connected them all fairly well. Some things felt a bit forced and it got to be overwhelming in a few places, but they pulled it off mostly.
There was some great commentary in this movie about the diversity within the black community and what makes someone black. The use of the black lead's white friends was important towards showing how people like to commodify blackness but when push comes to shove, they have privilege. So it had a message for white allies and "wannabes" who think they're down. On the other hand, the movie also has a message for black folks that compromise themselves to fit in with whites. I thought that message was the most powerful and I hope people really reflect on it.
I understand why they had the lead dating a white boy. With all of the politics involved in this issue, most white people have a preconception about black people who are vocal about police brutality. Many of them think that BLM is anti-white or that there's some sort of racial agenda to dominate white people. In other words a lot of anti-BLM folk think we think like they do when it comes to power. So I think the white boy was there to put that suspicion to rest. It didn't always feel natural, but narratively speaking, I understand the rationale for him being there.
For the most part though, the movie really does well with handling all of the micro politics and issues that get brought up any time a black person is killed by a cop. I think the use of Common as a Starr's uncle who also happens to be a black cop was strategic and well done as well. The climax at the end was a real nail biter and had us on the edge of our seat. I didn't know what they were gonna do. I also think it says a lot that the young people to our right were all crying. It kinda broke my heart. You can tell this movie really resonated with them and I think if a movie can make a row of teenagers cry like that, then it's doing something right.
I'm not sure I buy Anthony Mackie as a drug dealer though. LOL. I just kept thinking the Falcon has gone rogue but he's still the Falcon. Not sure about dude's range. I hope he keeps getting work though cause I like him.
Anyway, this is a good movie and gets two thumbs up for me. Probably give it a 8.
There was some great commentary in this movie about the diversity within the black community and what makes someone black. The use of the black lead's white friends was important towards showing how people like to commodify blackness but when push comes to shove, they have privilege. So it had a message for white allies and "wannabes" who think they're down. On the other hand, the movie also has a message for black folks that compromise themselves to fit in with whites. I thought that message was the most powerful and I hope people really reflect on it.
I understand why they had the lead dating a white boy. With all of the politics involved in this issue, most white people have a preconception about black people who are vocal about police brutality. Many of them think that BLM is anti-white or that there's some sort of racial agenda to dominate white people. In other words a lot of anti-BLM folk think we think like they do when it comes to power. So I think the white boy was there to put that suspicion to rest. It didn't always feel natural, but narratively speaking, I understand the rationale for him being there.
For the most part though, the movie really does well with handling all of the micro politics and issues that get brought up any time a black person is killed by a cop. I think the use of Common as a Starr's uncle who also happens to be a black cop was strategic and well done as well. The climax at the end was a real nail biter and had us on the edge of our seat. I didn't know what they were gonna do. I also think it says a lot that the young people to our right were all crying. It kinda broke my heart. You can tell this movie really resonated with them and I think if a movie can make a row of teenagers cry like that, then it's doing something right.
I'm not sure I buy Anthony Mackie as a drug dealer though. LOL. I just kept thinking the Falcon has gone rogue but he's still the Falcon. Not sure about dude's range. I hope he keeps getting work though cause I like him.
Anyway, this is a good movie and gets two thumbs up for me. Probably give it a 8.
Laidbackman
All Star
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You see this on the news for free once a week.. who's going to go pay to see a cop killing
-why is the kid reaching for his wave brush? That alone right there fukks the movie off
-why is the kid reaching for his wave brush? That alone right there fukks the movie off
I appreciate your reviews greatly, but anybody that thinks BLM is anti white is racist themselves likely. A fictional white love interest won't convince them to think otherwise. Someone with those feelings aren't spending their money on this film which makes it even more sad, frustrating, nauseating, silly, etc that black pairings/love on screen are pushed aside to placate the feelings of white folks.
Still interested in seeing this movie, because of the talent evolved, and your reviews are very good so you liking it has me more interested
Laidbackman
All Star
NobodyReally
Superstar
I totally feel you. I'm not even gonna front. I turned to my friend several times in the movie and asked "Why is this white boy there?" lol. I was just trying to wrap my head around why a black director and black writer would put him in this story. The friend I went to see this with felt the white boy was necessary. I definitely don't agree with the necessary part but I understand the reach. But ultimately, I agree with you more. Anyone who needs that much convincing about BLM probably won't go see the movie or had their mind already made up before seeing it anyway.
Laidbackman
All Star
mastermind
Rest In Power Kobe
I saw it this weekend.
4/5
My only issue is the ending with regards to who is the real antagonist.
Amandla Stenberg got the juice.
4/5
My only issue is the ending with regards to who is the real antagonist.
Amandla Stenberg got the juice.
