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Director: Spike Lee
Writer: Charlie Wachtel David Rabinowitz Kevin Willmott Ron Stallworth Spike Lee
Production: Blumhouse Productions
Movie Details: It’s the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American
It’s the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group asIt’s the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization aims to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream.… Expand
Genre(s): Biography Drama Comedy Crime
MPAA Rating: R
Production: Blumhouse Productions
Runtime: 135 min
Home Release Date: Nov 6, 2018
Official Site: http://www.focusfeatures.com/blackkklansman
Country: US
Language: English
Director: Spike Lee
Writer: Charlie Wachtel David Rabinowitz Kevin Willmott Ron Stallworth Spike Lee
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Critic Reviews
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83
Metascore Universal acclaim
54 Positive Ratings 96%
1 Mixed Ratings 1%
1 Negative Ratings 1%
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CineVue
Alasdair Bayman | Aug 26, 2018
"No film of Lee’s would be cut without portraits, cross cutting, dual images or his iconic double dolly shot. All featuring heavily, these practises of his style come to elevate the genre filmmaking to new heights." ... Read full review
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Time
Stephanie Zacharek | May 15, 2018
"BlacKkKlansman is both hilarious and exquisitely direct, and had it been made before November 2016, you might call Lee’s approach a little alarmist. But if anything, he’s restrained. This is an angry film as well as a hugely entertaining one, and Lee has complete control over its shifting tone, minute by minute." ... Read full review
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Village Voice
Bilge Ebiri | May 16, 2018
"It’s alternatingly comic, heroic, tragic, horrifying, ridiculous, dead serious, clear-eyed, and confused; it shifts into moments of documentary and even essay film, but it’s also one of Lee’s more entertaining and vibrantly constructed works. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a movie exploit its tonal mismatches so voraciously and purposefully." ... Read full review
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IndieWire
David Ehrlich | May 14, 2018
"Hell, this thing is so mainstream it feels like the start of a franchise. And yet, that mass appeal is a huge part of what makes this funny and righteously furious American film so powerful. " ... Read full review
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The Atlantic
David Sims | Aug 8, 2018
"This is a film loaded with broad comedy, bold speechifying, blunt depictions of racism, and astonishing visual flair; it is a Spike Lee movie, made with the kind of artistic and political verve that recalls his best work." ... Read full review
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Screen Daily
Tim Grierson | May 14, 2018
"It’s no surprise that director Spike Lee prefers a hammer to a scalpel for this real-life drama, but his righteous fury is supplemented with a mature thoughtfulness that gives the proceedings the grim weight of history." ... Read full review
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Vox
Alissa Wilkinson | May 16, 2018
"BlacKkKlansman isn’t wrong about the evils of white supremacy. But it’s pretty sure you, out in the audience, aren’t going to get it unless it spells out the message in blinking neon lights. And even then, the film seems to fear you might miss the point." ... Read full review
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7.3
User Score Generally favorable reviews
465 Positive Ratings 78%
66 Mixed Ratings 11%
63 Negative Ratings 10%
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DavidCall360
Aug 11, 2018
Fantastic movie with a fantastic cast. The story of the Stallworth Brothers is insane and the message that this movie is trying to make is aFantastic movie with a fantastic cast. The story of the Stallworth Brothers is insane and the message that this movie is trying to make is a very important one right now. We all need to stop the hatred or stop feeding it. I hope everyone will give this movie a chance and listen to the message its trying to tell us.… Expand
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justwibi
Oct 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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IsaacJ
Apr 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 shySpike 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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ukrScorpion
Dec 6, 2019
Good film!
Awesome soundtrack and camera work!
I would like a series in this format
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NG89
Sep 19, 2018
Sarcastic, funny, and important, BlaKkKlansman portrays a black cop's cognitive dissonance as he searches for balance between being true toSarcastic, 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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HealingToolbox
Oct 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 beThe 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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Incredibilis
May 23, 2020
doesnt make sense doesnt 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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