![]() ![]() It's not a very great movie, perhaps, because by this time Spike Lee has so much invested in the style of his cinematic theatrics, of how the nature of the camera itself related to those of the characters, that it comes close to going over substance. Jungle Fever, and thanks to Richard Price's novel and original script, he has here what might be his answer to that question. And it may have been a bit too stylized for the Saturday night drive-in set wanting a brainless shoot 'em up but for those interested in quality film making on a hugely important issue that also functions as an engaging who done it, Spike Lee does it up royal in this, perhaps Lee's most, accessible film. This film may have been too gritty for general audiences with its brutal depiction of urban violence and emotional brutality. Central character brothers Isaiah Washington and Mekhi Phifer in his star making role turn in complex credible performances but are easily outshone by the astonishingly strong acting out of Harvey Keitel, Delroy Lindo, Regina Taylor who won awards for her work here, Keith David, and Lee regulars John Turturro and Thomas Byrd. Lee gets his usual gritty street landscape to work with and Price gets a director with a cinematic eye thanks to standard Lee lens-er, Malik Hassan Sayeed and a playwright's heart. When one turns up dead and a stand up citizen steps up to take the fall, a homicide detective begins unraveling the complex dynamics of life and dealing in the 'hood. "Clockers" are petty drug dealers who work around the clock pushing their wares. This movie is made to please, action lovers will find it interesting, and film buffs should find it fascinating! Keep an open mind from beginning to end and analyze ever scene with its content. The direction is almost perfect, especially the last scene with the train, Spike Lee is one of the most underrated directors ever. The script is great too, as it has suprises, good dialogue, action, and setting. This movie has a flawless cast, the clockers, the detectives, and Rodney and Harold the dealers are perfect. Harvey Keitel and John Turturro play homicide detectives who take the case, and the clockers are the main suspects.Clockers is a surreal look at the drug buisness, friendship, descision making, and death in the city. Spike Lee shows off the gritty urban street crime life here perfectly. A little later Daryl is killed by four gunshots, one in the leg, one in the head, one in the chest, and one caught between his teeth. ![]() And is mentally upset and talks to Strike. ![]()
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