Fantastic!

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

Here's the thing: it is possible for me to say that this movie works, that this Spike Lee joint is his best in years, that it is both funny and powerful...but still think it could have been a little better. That's where I am. The movie's great as a broadly comedic satire with a political edge, and its many homages to film (from blaxploitation to D.W. Griffith) feel on point and at home here. More importantly, Lee brilliantly leverages a 1970s tale to shine a light on what's happening around us right now. So what could be better? Well, that light is REALLY bright. This is not a subtle political satire. At all. Typical Spike, basically. Also, the plot's pacing leaves something to be desired. And the characters sometimes seem a bit less than real. In fact, it is kind of funny that a movie inspired by a true story is most challenged by a lack of realism. But there you are. Still, Lee adapts this tale brilliantly. It is funny and exciting and insightful, especially as an examination of self identity. Just because it is flawed doesn't mean it isn't great.

As expected from a Spike Lee joint, BlacKkKlansman explores race relations in an shamelessly dark and off-beat manner. It succeeds in triggering a genuine reaction out of you; Disturbing, but often very funny, thanks to the resolute performances of Washington and Driver. There are some pacing issues due to some overlong, pretentious sequences, and I wasn't a fan of the ending, which leaps ahead in time to showcase fairly recent events of social unrest that have minimal connection to the story that was dramatized. I'm not saying these horrid events should go on ignored, but it was just an abrupt and preachy way to close what was a very well-crafted film. I don't think BlacKkKlansman is the masterpiece most critics claim it is. It's certainly a timely and important movie, but there were a few choices Lee made that soured part of the experience for me.

Blackkklansman strongly depicts what was and still is wrong with america and the ideologies many still believe in.

BlacKkKlansman (2018) is quite an interesting movie. It tells an insane, incredible true story while weaving sociopolitical commentary in seamlessly.The performances are good. Everyone plays their character with professionalism. The standouts are the lead, Ron David Washington, and the fantastic supporting performance of Adam Driver. Everyone else had perfectly fine performances.The writing may seem simple but actually has some secret genius commentary weaves into it. I won't spoil anything, but it shows how togetherness is better than divisiveness. The writing also draws interesting and painful parallels to the modern day.The direction is flawless. This is some of Spike Lee's most hard-hitting work. 'Nuff said.One element that stood out to me was the score. I saw this film 3 days ago and the score is still stuck in my head. Props to the composer!BlacKkKlansman (2018) uses history to offer another view of the modern day quite effectively. (9/10)