Do the Right Thing, 1989. Racial tension builds up around a Brooklyn pizzeria. Written & directed by Spike Lee. Starring Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Nunn, John Turturro & Rosie Perez.
Concept: 1/4 (Bad). Hey kids, racism is bad, okay? (Seriously, though, this movie isn't like that at all; it's just what you'd expect from the concept.)
Story: 3/4 (Good)
Characters: 4/4 (Great)
Dialog: 3/4 (Good)
Pacing: 3/4 (Good)
Cinematography: 3/4 (Good)
Special effects/design: 2/4 (Indifferent)
Acting: 3/4 (Good)
Music: 3/4 (Good)
Subjective Rating: 7/10 (Good, 3/4). It's easy to see why this made Spike Lee famous - and why he continues to be so highly regarded despite the fact that the majority of his films are not. Although it's not really my thing, it stands out as a masterpiece of its era.
Objective Rating (Average): 2.8/4 (Good)
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