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Louis Malle |
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Do the Right Thing opened in 1989 in the midst of racial tensions in New York after the murder of innocent African-Americans by New York City's police officers. It seems that this movie was immediately misinterpreted by critics and others as a call to racial violence. However, that’s not what this movie is about at all. Do the Right Thing is one of the very few movies I have seen that shows both sides of the conflict equally and how violence and misunderstanding benefits no one. The turmoil and conflict is presented dramatically on screen by the superior cinematography of Ernest Dickerson. This movie also has one of the best uses of color I have ever seen in modern film or otherwise. Do the Right Thing takes place on the hottest day of the summer in one of the worst neighborhoods in Brooklyn. The heat acts as a catalyst to the conflict that is already present there. This movie basically explains racial tensions in a nutshell, but it is done with a great style and technique. All of the actors do an excellent job portraying their rolls from Buggin' Out to Radio Raheem. This movie is one of the best movies I have ever seen with some of the best cinematography I have ever seen. Go find a copy and watch it now. It’s really that good. |
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Do the Right Thing |
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capsule review by Gregory Filce |
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Spike Lee |
