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Do The Right Thing
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MPAA RATING: R
Starring Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Spike Lee, and John Turturro
Set on the hottest day of the summer, the film examines various personal, social and economic issues through the eyes of an ensemble of neighborhood characters on a Bedford Stuyvesant block in Brooklyn.
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: | Spike Lee |
| DIRECTED BY: | Spike Lee |
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DVD: July 21, 1998 Video: January 11, 2000 Theatrical: June 30, 1989 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 120 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
Received two 1990 Oscar nominations: for Best Original Screenplay (Lee) and Best Supporting Actor (Aiello).
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The average user rating for this movie is 7.9 (out of 10) based on 42 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Elton T. gave it a1:
I was forced to watch this movie for a school assignment. I was excited to see it because of the reviews that it had. To say the least I was totally disappointed. I thought it was poorly written and directed. Worse yet the theme of the movie only encourages the rift between races.
D A. gave it a9:
One of the most brilliantly made movies of our time. Balances the fine line between entertainment and art masterfully. THE definitive movie about race relations. This movie must be watched by all, as it is still relevant in the world today. And to viewers like Kaity M., go watch any of the crap Hollywood spews out on a regular basis. Im guessing this movie went straight over your head. It's not supposed to be an inspirational movie that makes you want to do something about racial activism. It's supposed to be about portraying race relations between those that wish to not understand each other, and act on stereotypical views that one holds in deep within themselves.
Alex Q. gave it a10:
This invigorating and thought provoking tale beautifully discusses an issue that has plauged America since its creation, race. Overall, this remains as Spike Lee's best film to date, along with When the Levees Broke, a touching documentary that bleeds of realism about how the survivors dealt with Hurricane Katrina, and Malcolm X, a fascinating biopic. John Turturro (who would later co-star in another good movie He Got Game) and Danny Aiello were convincingly brilliant in their roles, and Radio Rahim was another good character central to the theme of the movie. Also loved their soundtrack, headlined by Public Enemy, who is one of the best hip-hop groups of all-time. Overall a gripping story that deals with race relations in the heart of the city.
Kelly J. gave it a10:
This movie is a fantastic look at what race relations are like in areas where there is diversity and heavy interaction. It's real and it's right on the mark.
Marquez W. gave it a10:
I loved this film and felt that it was right up there with Malcolm X and the 25th Hour as one of his best films to date, if not the best.
Briyanna M. gave it a10:
This movie was great and it talks a lot about racial profiling.
Less_Success gave it a9:
This is great movie simply because everything is so grey. It will have you considering who is right or wrong for days after you see it for the first time. It really forces you to examine a difficult situation and decide for yourself who you think made the right decisions.
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