Great insight on Teyonnah Parris’s acting ability, she’s been underrated for a while now. John Boyega was a beast from day one in Attack the Block (would love to see your review of that one). This movie was deep and mirrors real life on so many levels. I agree it was kinda padded during the second half but I still give it a solid B. Keep doing your thing Bro, you are appreciated✊🏾
@dabadguygeezie
Жыл бұрын
Basically, "Old Fontaine" is Uncle Ruckus
@stephonamos3237
Жыл бұрын
So this is a more serious version of “Undercover Brother”?
@BrogisSuperFlicks
Жыл бұрын
Basically 😅
@therealmarlonbellamy
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this movie & i want a sequel. John Boyega resembles Denzel Washington & Teyona Parish resembles Rose Jackson (Juanita from Dead Presidents).
@BillPooleNYC
Жыл бұрын
Lol!!! When I first saw Attack the Block nobody could tell me Denzel didn’t have an illegitimate son born in the UK. I theorized D dropped his seed across the pond while filming For Queen & Country.😂🤣😂 Boyega’s look and Denzelish mannerisms were too natural to ignore. I said out loud to anyone who’d listen that this guy was about to blow.
@BrogisSuperFlicks
Жыл бұрын
A really dope film overall. I'm looking forward to this directors future work. Great breakdown bro.
@nicolesherman8974
Жыл бұрын
So, I finally watched this movie and let’s just say it’s hands down one of my favorites from this year. I know there is a running joke about the Jordan Peele effect and how every director wants to have their “Get out” moment since that movie was a cultural phenomenon and it’s now reached the status of becoming a modern day classic. It’s crazy how Jordan Peele’s movies and even Get out alone has inspired copycats and directors trying to encapsulate that moment. When watching this movie, I did feel the inspiration of Jordan Peele through this movie even if the director Juel Taylor didn’t say so himself. One thing to win me over in movies are subliminal material and Easter egg hunt items. What I mean, is symbolism. One part that stood out to me was the name Ruckus as it’s a colloquial for an Uncle Tom and obviously the character from The Boondocks; a self-hating Black man who seeks validation from White people, let alone White men. The chicken, the alcohol, hair stuff that perms your hair, and the grape juice found in the church are symbols that represents that Black community. I do feel some of the parts did kinda drag, but at the same time it kept me interested. I can see why you found the over usage of profanity to be annoying. I think it boils down to context. Like, the it was funny in some instances, but it was a little too much in some scenes. The score was everything too. Diana Ross and Rene and Angela, and other artists too. The other things you forgot to mention when discussing the homage to Blaxploitation is the nod to the movie The Mack. When Slick Charles made a reference to the Players Ball shows how The Mack has influenced a generation from when it first came out. The other point is community. Majority of Blaxploitation films stress the idea of community and if one of our own is in trouble, we band together to put a stop to it. Overall, this was a great cast. I didn’t even know David Alan Grier was in this movie. John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and Jamie Foxx did well in my opinion. It’s great to see Jamie Foxx doing well and being in great condition. Also, we see Alphonso Johnson aka Uncle Murda from P-Valley in this too. While this movie has minor flaws, it’s nearly perfection. The plot wasn’t obvious, and its intensity kept me wanting more. This movie definitely kept me interested for the near two hour run. I love seeing Afro Futurism and Black people doing things outside of our norm where we are already the minority to begin with. Not even going to lie, some of the stuff in this movie creeped me out. Other than that, phenomenal. I can’t wait until this movie is somewhere like The Criterion channel or even added to the Criterion collection in the near future where this movie can be analyzed by someone in the Black community. I definitely would purchase it.
@lovegod6000
Жыл бұрын
This review is on point! My wife & I were just looking for a movie to watch when we came across this one. By the end, my wife said, "That was a good movie!", and was about to turn it off. She never watches end credits. I do though. Then I saw the name of the end credit song, because I watch with subtitles. Both of us thoroughly found it entertaining. 😂 Movie was excellent imo. And another excellent review, brother!
@JasonWilliams-um2nt
Жыл бұрын
This movie was not good. It was boring as hell
@kali3665
Жыл бұрын
Why do I get the idea they came up with the title before they had an idea what the movie was going to be?
@JasonWilliams-um2nt
Жыл бұрын
That happens sometimes. Writers come up with the title first and build a story around it
@PoppieLand
Жыл бұрын
Movie was dope and Jamie Foxx was super funny
@niaedz
Жыл бұрын
This movie was deep, even the clothes of the main characters, red, gold and green speaks of liberation
@JasonWilliams-um2nt
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂 this movie was not deep and not good.
@niaedz
Жыл бұрын
@@JasonWilliams-um2nt It Obviously wasn't meant for you
@BillPooleNYC
Жыл бұрын
@@JasonWilliams-um2nt Not sure if you’re trolling but this movie cleverly drew parallels reflecting the traps set in the hood that blur the government’s culpability in destroying community capabilities. From money worship, brainwash music, alcohol & drug culture, food deserts(death diets), stripper/convict glorification and gun availability this joint touched plenty of deep unspoken issues that plague the inner city. At the end it brilliantly alluded to the “ultimate solution” of today’s society which is assimilation via the eradication of melanin. The real-life method currently advertised is interracial relationships which will ultimately erase a large portion of the black race in only a few generations. That’s my sermon for the day as I step off my soapbox.
@sharifwilson44
Жыл бұрын
It wasn't hyped up for a reason its was so that many wouldn't wake up so to speak
@Semiautosoplaya
Жыл бұрын
Needed this 💪🏾
@leatherface964
6 ай бұрын
I disagree about Jamie Foxx. He was my favorite character in the movie. He brought all of the comedy to the role and brought alot of energy
@neishahummingbird6544
Жыл бұрын
You review is on point. I enjoy this movie
@nicolesherman8974
Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to watch this movie. For some reason, it reminds me similarly to Sorry to Bother You by Boots Riley (It would be interesting if you BlackTraked that movie). I heard the themes are surrounded in existentialism and Afro Futurism. It’s also great to see Jamie Foxx on my screen again. I’ll post my initial thoughts/how I felt about the film once I watched it 👍🏿.
@sandeeb2010
8 ай бұрын
I watched the 1st 10 minutes of this movie and turned it off. It just seemed too different. Ive met no one who feels any kind of way about this movie. I think i'm going to watch it now and see, what to it! I'll be back.💯💯💯
@jelanikerr9670
Жыл бұрын
Where do you rank this compared to other Afro surrealist properties like Sorry to Bother You or Atlanta?
@BlackMediaManCave
Жыл бұрын
I haven't seen Sorry to Bother You yet but I would put it just under Atlanta. I could see more properties being made in this universe
@PoppieLand
Жыл бұрын
sorry to bother you was a little better i thought but not by a lot
@ladalewatson-ch4im
Жыл бұрын
yes sir 😊
@coolkenny6961
Жыл бұрын
good review man, you should do one on purple rain bro i would love you do it whenever you have the time.
@bsmoove69
Жыл бұрын
Movie was a 6 out of 10
@JPA419
Жыл бұрын
Don't be dumb. It is a MASTERPIECE. A straight 10/10. Easy.
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