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  • 1991
  • R
  • Universal Pictures
  • 2 h 12 m
  • 1991
  • R
  • Universal Pictures
  • 2 h 12 m

Summary A married black lawyer named Flipper (Wesley Snipes) begins an affair with Angie (Annabella Sciorra), his white secretary. When the news is leaked through an acquaintance, Flipper's wife (Lonette McKee) kicks him out of the house. Flipper decides to begin courting his mistress, only to be greeted by disapproval from friends, family and e...

Directed By: Spike Lee

Written By: Spike Lee

  • 1991
  • R
  • Universal Pictures
  • 2 h 12 m
  • 1991
  • R
  • Universal Pictures
  • 2 h 12 m

Jungle Fever

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 24 Critic Reviews
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Summary A married black lawyer named Flipper (Wesley Snipes) begins an affair with Angie (Annabella Sciorra), his white secretary. When the news is leaked through an acquaintance, Flipper's wife (Lonette McKee) kicks him out of the house. Flipper decides to begin courting his mistress, only to be greeted by disapproval from friends, family and e...

Directed By: Spike Lee

Written By: Spike Lee

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Generally Favorable Based on 24 Critic Reviews
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WITH Jungle Fever, a shattering movie that focuses on interracial love andracial hatred but that also confronts a dozen other incendiary topics, Spike Lee confirms his position as the leading American director of his generation. [7 June 1991, p.3F]
By Harper Barnes FULL REVIEW
90
[Lee's] work is less strident here, more controlled, less in-your-face explosive than for instance “Do the Right Thing,” but for all of that, no less penetrating, no less troubling. Given his passion, there’s no way it could be otherwise.
By Kenneth Turan FULL REVIEW
88
Jungle Fever contains two sequences - the girl talk and the crackhouse visit - of amazing power. It contains humor and insight and canny psychology, strong performances, and the fearless discussion of things both races would rather not face.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
75
Snipes and Sciorra give fine matched performances. They make the impulse and the complex following relationship credible so that it matters what happens to these pawns in a game beyond their grasp. [7 June 1991, p.B06]
By Ted Mahar FULL REVIEW
70
Performances are all pointed and emotionally edgy. Film feels too long, but it ends powerfully, as the audience exits with the view that both the white and black communities are deeply troubled and have a very long way to go to resolve their differences.
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The movie is too unwieldy and densely packed. The superb performances by Snipes, Sciorra, McKee, Turturro and Jackson can't overcome its sprawling nature. [7 June 1991, p.6]
By Hal Lipper FULL REVIEW
50
Jungle Fever may be a failure, but it is the kind of failure that engenders hope: It finds Lee refining the skills he already possesses and striking out in encouraging new directions. The next ''Spike Lee Joint''
By Dave Kehr FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Universal Pictures, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks
Release Date Jun 7, 1991
Duration 2 h 12 m
Rating R
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Awards

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
• 5 Nominations
Cannes Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 3 Nominations

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