Elements of each of my movie & TV reviews:
Did I enjoy it & watch to the end? Yes
Would I rewatch it completely? No
If not, are there enough good segments / episodes to watch certain scenes? Yes
Do I care for most / some of the characters?
Some of the characters grew on me; for the most part I did not like and was not invested in the characters until later; it took awhile to like or care about them
Are the movie flaws glaring or subtle enough to bypass?
Yes, glaring; however as I state below the story and acting/ dialogue got subtly better
Would I recommend to someone else?
Only if the the person likes Spike Lee movies and or stories of the African Diaspora / urban life
My Review:
I read some of the other ratings which are quite low. I disagree in most; the reviews are quite harsh.
Let's get one thing out of the way. Reboots typically are not as good as the originals. Usually it works better in action & sci-fi movies where the technology & efx are better / more expensive in the new versions. The original, "She Gotta Have It" is a classic and was pioneering in every way...
Acting, dialogue & storytelling- There are high and lows; there are some seasoned acting and some mediocre acting throughout the series. Sometimes the plot and story deliver more than the acting. Sometimes the dialogue is fast forward material.
The plot & environment- Spike Lee delivers when it comes to setting the tone, the environment, and exploring the politics of the present. It may be heavy handed but it lands.
The characters-
It's hard to like most of the characters. However because Mr. Lee takes the characters on journeys of self discovery and multiple locations of the African Diaspora- from Brooklyn, to Puerto Rico, to Martha's Vineyard.
I found myself interested in where they were going and or growing. And I also found myself growing to like the characters as they went on their journey of self discovery.
And that was worth the effort. Were there corny moments? Yes.
There was also some beautiful (people, places) and visually interesting moments as well. It was uneven, and not Spike's best work.
I'd love to see him executive produce a new young talent and give them the opportunity to shine with his guidance and 40 Acres & A Mule production support.
Did I enjoy it & watch to the end? Yes
Would I rewatch it completely? No
If not, are there enough good segments / episodes to watch certain scenes? Yes
Do I care for most / some of the characters?
Some of the characters grew on me; for the most part I did not like and was not invested in the characters until later; it took awhile to like or care about them
Are the movie flaws glaring or subtle enough to bypass?
Yes, glaring; however as I state below the story and acting/ dialogue got subtly better
Would I recommend to someone else?
Only if the the person likes Spike Lee movies and or stories of the African Diaspora / urban life
My Review:
I read some of the other ratings which are quite low. I disagree in most; the reviews are quite harsh.
Let's get one thing out of the way. Reboots typically are not as good as the originals. Usually it works better in action & sci-fi movies where the technology & efx are better / more expensive in the new versions. The original, "She Gotta Have It" is a classic and was pioneering in every way...
Acting, dialogue & storytelling- There are high and lows; there are some seasoned acting and some mediocre acting throughout the series. Sometimes the plot and story deliver more than the acting. Sometimes the dialogue is fast forward material.
The plot & environment- Spike Lee delivers when it comes to setting the tone, the environment, and exploring the politics of the present. It may be heavy handed but it lands.
The characters-
It's hard to like most of the characters. However because Mr. Lee takes the characters on journeys of self discovery and multiple locations of the African Diaspora- from Brooklyn, to Puerto Rico, to Martha's Vineyard.
I found myself interested in where they were going and or growing. And I also found myself growing to like the characters as they went on their journey of self discovery.
And that was worth the effort. Were there corny moments? Yes.
There was also some beautiful (people, places) and visually interesting moments as well. It was uneven, and not Spike's best work.
I'd love to see him executive produce a new young talent and give them the opportunity to shine with his guidance and 40 Acres & A Mule production support.