BlacKkKlansman

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  • 2018


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5.0
Tense, funny, uplifting, moving, scary, devastating, BlacKkKlansman is an emotional rollercoaster, a bravura piece of filmmaking and, if theres any ju .. Den Of Geek
4.5
Tense, funny, uplifting, moving, scary, devastating, BlacKkKlansman is an emotional rollercoaster, a bravura piece of filmmaking and, if theres any ju .. Den Of Geek
4.0
Spike Lees new joint embraces the ongoing conversation between art and culture, race and propaganda, to speak of the malignancy in American life that .. Den Of Geek
2.5
Its fiery message couldnt be more timely and its rage more justified. EW
5.0
At least Stallworth has a romance to distract him, even if hes being dishonest about what he does for a living. Rogerebert
4.0
And Washington and Driver form a solid, heads down, hardworking team. Common Sense Media
4.5
The next thing Ron knows, hes got a blind date with a real life White Nationalist. Indie Wire
3.0
The next thing Ron knows, hes got a blind date with a real life White Nationalist. Indie Wire
4.5
And yet, theres something amiss about Rons plan, since theres no way he can show up to a Klan meeting without blowing his cover. Variety
4.0
Of course, thats not what Mr. Lee wants us to take away from the film. We Got This Covered
4.0
Veering from blaxploitation spoof to undercover thriller and ending with a no punches pulled real life coda, its riotous fun one minute, savagely biti .. Time Out
4.0
BlacKkKlansman slips seamlessly from borderline absurdist humour to all too real horror, conjuring an urgent blend of sociopolitical period satire and .. The Guardian
3.0
Its an entertaining spectacle but the brilliant tonal balance in something like Jordan Peeles satire Get Out leaves this looking a little exposed. The Guardian
3.8
Spike Lee styles the film as a popular entertainment, forgoing the theatrical satire typical of his late period state of the nation joints, like Bambo ..
4.4
BlacKkKlansman announces from the jump that viewers are in for a lush, sensory treat as Lee plays with the film vernacular hes manipulated so adroitly ..
4.5
BlacKkKlansman has moving sequences and bravura stylistic flourishes, trademarks of this intuitive, grandiose auteur. Screen Daily
3.5
A crusading Spike Lee is often the best Spike Lee. Hes a powerful artist and when he has a lot to say, as in the case with BlacKkKlansman, he simply w .. Collider
4.5
BlacKkKlansman is a nuanced story of race in America, but Lee doesnt take any chances with vagueness or ellipses, nor should he. Vulture
4.5
Lee doesnt endorse violence it would be a betrayal of the real Stallworth, who in his memoir is no fan of Antifa and its ilk but he doesnt un endorse .. Vulture
4.5
Lees most flat out entertaining film in quite a long time, as well as his most commercial. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
Yet theres a sneaking suspicion that Stallworths life deserves a better retelling (doubly frustrating, since Lees track record this century as a docum ..
3.0
BlacKkKlansman is as imperfect and wandering as almost all of Lees great movies but made with their same intense passion; this is a filmmaker who alwa .. Paste Magazine
4.8
As a police drama, BlacKkKlansman is incisive, but the films plot isnt as engaging as the way Spike Lee engages with it. IGN
5.0
Lee has taken the opportunity to deliver an existentially crazy police procedural that ends up saying more about societys disease than many a sober si .. E Film Critic
5.0
A hugely entertaining film that contains a number of huge laughs, a surprisingly effective amount of suspense and thrills, a number of strong performa .. E Film Critic
4.0
A heady hybrid of comedy, polemic and period crime drama, it could have been scattergun stuff, and there are patches of preachy overkill. Telegraph
4.5
is not only still on fire but has found a story that allows him to be as excited and involved as he was when it all began.
4.5
But there are only a few moments in The House That Jack Built in which his stupidity doesnt entirely overwhelm and negate his talent.
4.5
There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film .. The Young Folks
4.0
While 2001s The Believer mined a somewhat similar story for tragedy, this one is both a hilarious romp and a devastating indictment of our own time.
4.5
Occasionally when you have the side romance in a film, it either drags the story down or doesnt feel like it really belongs. JoBlo
3.5
BlacKkKlansman is a well crafted dramatization of real events and one of Spike Lees more effective cinematic sermons on racism in recent memory. Screen Rant
3.8
As an entertainment that milks its audiences outrage against racism, BlacKkKlansman works exceedingly well. The Globe And Mail
3.8
The title promises something of a biography, but I left the movie wanting to know more about Stallworth. We know what he did, but getting a deeper rea .. Philly
3.0
The most compelling and funniest movie Lees made in years, as well as one of his most effective in terms of messaging. One Guys Opinion
1.5
I dont know that Ive ever seen a movie exploit its tonal mismatches so voraciously and purposefully. Village Voice
4.4
No dice there, the rhetoric wasnt that incendiary, Stallworth insists. Rogers Movie Nation
3.5
As polemical as you would expect from the black political activist director. Sover
3.8
If you dont like Lees oeuvre or are offended by openly political movies, this isnt the film for you. ReelViews
2.0
Not the tightest endeavor from Lee, but it does showcase rare directorial discipline from the helmer, whos making sure his message is present in the m .. Blu Ray
3.8
Yet BlacKkKlansman never feels overwhelmed by its angerits exciting, astute, and even funny at times. Chicago Reader
4.4
Lee and company have followed suit, telling that tale within a bigger, subversive dissection of how cultural items influence politics and vice versa. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Cowriter (with Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz, Kevin Willmott)/director Spike Lee has taken Stallworths true 1970s tale and made it into a buddy co ..
4.4
Between this and 2015s lyrical comedy/drama Chi Raq, Lee proves hes still as fiery and meaningful a filmmaker as the man who made Do the Right Thing a .. Usa Today
2.5
It certainly doesnt hurt that two great actors play Jakob and Francis, with Hoffman giving yet another amazing performance and Pepper proving that hes .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Its just about perfect in balance of tone, and its easily Spike Lees best film in years. You Tube
3.5
The final moments of the movie are very powerful...This movie is right on time. You Tube
5.0
It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much. You Tube
4.5
A masterful tension of Im going to make you laugh, and Im also going to make you feel really weird and uneasy. You Tube
4.5
The movies not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging thrilling at times and I personally thought it was a great time. You Tube
4.0
This is a film whose broad comedy smuggles dead serious contraband, a Trojan horse with a 1970s afro. Its not a comfortable combination but its not me .. The Times
2.0
Superb acting by Washington, Driver, Patrice Dumas and the rest of the cast. Inventive camera work and editing by Chayse Irvin and Barry Alexander Bro .. Lariat
3.0
Its entertaining and angrily thought provoking, with Lee at the top of his game even if he cant stay off the soapbox and piles on too many endings. News Review
4.0
The film itself isnt sure about that, yet Ron makes a valiant protagonist: determined and dignified but resolutely no nonsense. Radio Times
4.5
It also doesnt help that the protagonist isnt the most interesting character, simply due to the story construction and plot demands. Screen It
4.0
Columbia/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock BlacKkKlansman blends comic irony and outspoken polemic but still works very effectively as a hard boiled crime drama. Independent
4.5
Having Get Out provocateur Jordan Peele on the producing team doesnt hurt, either.) Rolling Stone
4.5
One of the most compelling movies of the year because of its eyebrow raising true life story, one performed so well by the likes of Washington, Driver .. Decider
3.5
Still, theres plenty of provocation to be found in BlacKkKlansman. Pop Matters
4.5
Also Read: Dog Days Film Review: Intertwined Lives of Owners and Pets Makes for Obediently Heartwarming Comedy But BlacKkKlansman is Spike Lee standin .. The Wrap
4.4
Spike Lee returns to form with a true life story that works as comedy, crime drama and political alarm bell all at once. News Day
2.0
Peeles scathing wit is simultaneously blatant and creepily subtle. Cs Monitor
5.0
The tale is so bizarre that its sometimes comical, and often disturbing. New York Post
3.1
BlacKkKlansman is pretty enjoyable as a low key police procedural, but its primary function is to put a comic bulls eye on the backside of white supre .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
Felix is convinced Flip is Jewish and hes right, although Flip tells Stallworth he doesnt identify that way. Az Central
4.5
BlacKkKlansman is a brilliant satire, a trenchant political statement and a love/hate letter to America, warts and all. Smh
4.5
This film isnt that not completely, anyway which is disappointing. Npr
4.5
and anyone else really who doesnt have pure white Aryan blood running through their veins. Npr
4.4
Set in the late 1970s but informed by the here and now, its fuelled by righteous anger against racial hatred and anti Semitism, leavened by scathing w .. Toronto Star
4.4
John David Washington stars as Ron Stallworth, who proudly wears his black identity in service of his deadly serious commitment to law enforcement; he .. Q Network
1.5
The filmmaker rips from the headlines, but the struggles remain the same. Slate
4.0
Spike Lee applies poetic licence and turns Stallworths fascinating story into a funny joint based on some fo real, fo real shit, fusing undercover bud .. Flim List
4.0
Its frantic stuff, slight and cheesy but endearingly French and undeniably funny. Film Inquiry
4.5
This is Lees best film for a long time and one that lassos the topic of white supremacy and racism in a highly entertaining way.
5.0
Tense and timely, its cleverly constructed and visually cathartic. Susang Ranger
4.4
A kitchen sink and kaleidoscopic study of cultural and institutional racism in America. Observer
4.0
Its rare that a movie is both this fun yet simultaneously elicits flat out rage. If at times some of the KKKs actions feel overblown and exaggerated, .. Flickering Myth
3.5
Starring John David Washington, Adam Driver, Jasper Paakkonen, Topher Grace, Laura Harrier, Ashlie Atkinson. Flim Threet
1.0
Here is one of Rileys more elegant theses: whiteness is a remote and impossible and crazy making hope. New Yorker
4.5
While spying on the student groups leader, Patrice Dumas (Laura Harrier), Ron falls for her, andthough he doesnt disclose that hes a police officerthe .. New Yorker
4.5
Lee would contend, I guess, that the sober approach will no longer suffice that the age we inhabit is too drunk on its own craziness. He has a point. New Yorker
4.5
The image caps the movies central idea: Racism isnt just black peoples fight, its everyones fight. ( Time
3.0
A real life Mod Squad with a grindhouse soundtrack and the most relevant film of the year. Boston Herald
4.5
This disc is barebones, so Spike Lee fans will have settle for a solid transfer of the film itself when relishing this fo real, fo real sh*t at home. Slant Magazine
5.0
But the two elements dont quite mesh together.Too often this feels like a straight spy thriller with comic interludes instead of the full blown spoof .. Express
5.0
Everyone knows how Gone with the Wind ends, and it doesnt end well for Scarlett. Express
3.0
BlacKkKlansman seldom ever channels that rage. Instead we are presented with a perfectly decent comedy that will be accessible enough for a wide mains .. The Film Stage
4.0
BlacKkKlansman is rousing and terrifying in equal measure a true story from nearly 40 years ago thats still depressingly prescient in the modern day. Bullz-Eye
4.4
In reality, Flip is Jewish, not that hes ever thought much about it. Boston Globe
3.0
Is historical Spike Lee the best Spike Lee BlacKkKlansman is a showcase for Lees passion rather than his technique, and its his best movie in years. Uproxx
4.0
None of which is to suggest that the former Jorge Mario Bergoglio doesnt come across as a fine man. The Irish Times
4.5
Rather than letting the audience reassure themselves that the story is rooted in the past, Lee firmly points the films conclusion to the present, and .. The Atlantic
4.8
Its a powerful moment in a film filled with chilling and riveting scenes. Lyles Movie Files
4.5
Yet while all that sounds incredibly heavy and Lees movie certainly hits an emotional apex thats downright paralyzing in its power BlacKkKlansman is o .. Birth Movies Death
4.5
Nobodys all better now, look how far weve come fantasies will be indulged. Birth Movies Death
5.0
Always an intriguing screen presence, Driver beautifully underplays Flip with gently introspective languor. Standard
1.5
Lees film about Stallworth & Flip taking on Duke and the KKK is akin to the Keystone Kops taking on the Three Stooges...unfortunately, Lees polemic is .. Tony Medley
3.0
What would it have taken for Spike Lee to go balls to the walls like he did on his best film Do The Right Thing Well never know. Coles Mithey
0.5
Alongside this jarring tonal mishmash, Lee seems to have forgotten to throw any filmmaking smarts at the movie, which results in scenes that peter out .. Pajiba
2.0
Its like he doesnt trust the audience to draw their own parallels. Detroit News
4.4
No, he doesnt always have to talk politics, but at this moment, hes feeling the responsibilityand the anger. Groucho Reviews
4.5
The director wants to make sure that everybody understands the target hes aiming at. Firstpost
4.5
This is vital and timely work thats up there with his best, with a gut wrenching sting in the tail. Firstpost
4.5
BlacKkKlansman captures the absurd aspects of this story, while still drawing parallels that make the movie feel urgent and dishearteningly relevant. .. Cnn
5.0
BlacKkKlansman is urgent and vital. It stands next to Do the Right Thing as one of the best movies ever made about racial intolerance in the United St .. Aisle Seat
4.0
A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive. Herald Sun
2.0
Stallworth (an endlessly appealing John David Washington) wants substantial work. Consequence Of Sound
4.5
But Ive always been a sucker for Lees combination of audacious filmmaking, rambunctious storytelling, and occasional descents into cinematically adven .. Vox
1.5
If the movie aims to make complacent white people feel uncomfortable about their role in the current American turmoil, it fails spectacularly. Vox
4.5
Lee says that his hope is to shake people from their slumber and he achieves this with his entertaining, ultimately shocking film. Hey U Guys
4.5
I was raised in a Progressive synagogue, so I dont dress the way a stricter Jewish person might. Hey U Guys
2.5
You are never in any doubt that you are watching a 2018 movie that is less interested in the past for its own sake than for what it can tell us about .. The Play List
5.0
If theres hopelessness in the film, its that theres no guarantee the pendulum wont snap at some point. Film Freak Central
4.0
Tures speech about Tarzan isnt the only screen representation dealt with. Now Toronto
4.5
Next, a title card announces that BlacKkKlansman is based upon some fo real, fo real shit. Film School Rejects
4.5
Ron gets hip to Patrices politically awake jive but she doesnt know hes a cop. Film Ink
4.0
The performances win out, negating questionable inclusions and historical inaccuracies (exaggerations for the preservation of the farcical tone are pl ..
4.0
That Lee has crafted a funny film full of snazzy editing, stylish imagery and a tremendous blues rock score, yet is laser focused on a very serious su .. Cine Vue
1.5
Ultimately that lack of subtlety and the awkwardness hurts this movie a lot. You Tube
4.0
Energetic snappy and sassy, BlacKkKlansman is a rip roaring period movie that ranges from farce to cop caper with real style, all while making some ch .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.5
BlacKkKlansman is provocative political filmmaking, and a hilarious, empowering piece of entertainment too. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
Ronan in a McEwan adaptation, therefore, is catnip to me; thrillingly, On Chesil Beach is worthy of its stellar ingredients.It is sublime. Abc
4.5
Its an experience that leaves you conflicted, traumatised and uncomfortable. Abc
4.5
The tone of this movie is interesting the stakes are both dramatic and high, but its balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue. Abc
4.0
BlackKklansman is a slapstick comedy, a blaxsploitation throwback and an incendiary Molotov cocktail thrown into the foray of the modern multiplex. Th .. Nz Herald
5.0
Did we mention that its also a comedy And a police procedural based on a truly bizarre and unlikely true story Lees latest is a rollercoaster that is .. Digital Spy
5.0
BlacKkKlansman may be the most accessible, and perhaps most entertaining, work of Lees latter day career but it is also his most important. Flicks
4.5
Its a solid work, albeit one thats flawed in the same ways that nearly all of Spikes best films are flawed. The Stranger
2.0
But once invited to join, hes stymied, since a Black man cant very well show up at a KKK meeting. Cleve Land
3.5
Stallworths mission did not save the country from its original sin, and Spike Lees film refuses to absolve us. Screen Crush
4.0
The Klan and the idiocy of their ideology are repeatedly and effectively skewered. Ft
4.0
BlacKkKlansmans determination to be everything for everybody comedy/ melodrama, wish fulfilment fable/awful warning proves its unexpected, unconventio .. Ft
5.0
For obvious reasons, Ron cant go himself, so he persuades a white colleague, Flip Zimmerman (the excellent Adam Driver) to pose as him. Independent Ie
4.5
Starring John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Topher Grace. Independent Ie
4.5
Lee has the nerve and the knowledge to bring laughter to this thorny and often revolting true story. And he proves from the opening moments that he st .. Stuff
4.4
While I appreciate the attempt, and wish more filmmakers were audacious enough to directly address our countrys political situation, you cant help but .. Ar Kansas Online
4.0
Its a remarkable story, but one that I wish could be rendered as a quaint time capsule. Film Racket
4.0
Blackkklansman manages to balance entertainment and denouncement perfectly.
4.5
For a movie that plays, on its face, as something so simply digested, a further mulling reveals an invigorating jumble of ideas and moods. Vanity Fair
4.5
a film that deftly melds wit and social commentary, compounded by a horrifying end crescendo thats impossible to look away from, and stays with you lo .. Refinery 29
5.0
Walter is the nicest of Ron/Flips new racist friends, almost sympathetic and equivalent to Pacinos Mafioso in Donnie Brasco in the way hes set up for .. The Arts Desk
5.0
The Klans tactics and beliefs are deeply unsettling and thats while watching them in the comfort of a British cinema. The Sun
4.5
This freewheeling account of an African American cop who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in the early 1970s is problematic as narrative drama, but stunni .. Wsj
4.0
Unlike Stallworth, Flip doesnt embrace his ethnicity (Jewish) with the same intensity, making his journey one of searching and transition. Matts Movie Reviews
4.0
Its an entertaining, messy film that thinks a bit too much of itself. The Filmy Ap
4.4
Lee has never been a subtle filmmaker and BlacKkKlansman isnt for those who cant handle his messaging. Big Picture Big Sound
4.5
It is hard to deny that it is one of Spike Lees greatest films in recent years. Some may even rank it among his all time best films. Film
4.5
Arguably Lees best film since 25th Hour, he re cements himself as one of Americas premiere cinematic voices. Not only does he craft yet another ode to .. Film
3.5
The script works hard to make that connection between the 1970s and the events of today, but theres a clumsiness to it that doesnt quite work. Film
4.5
As a police drama, BlacKkKlansman is incisive, but the films plot isnt as engaging as the way Spike Lee engages with it. Ign
3.0
Theres no adjective strong enough to describe her words and actions. The Film Pie
5.0
When Ron is romancing Patrice, hes creating a false narrative of a different sort. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
Lee uses this bizarre, racially charged story from yesterday to paint a picture of the common presence of racism today. Punch Drunk Critics
5.0
Even the spelling of the films title highlights the taboo subject and drags its ugliness into the light, calling attention to past and current racism .. Movie Crypt
4.0
This Spike Lee film paints a raw and ugly picture of humanitys worst instincts. Movie Web
4.0
Not since Bamboozled has a Spike Lee joint been this blunt and tightly rolled. Sandiego Reader
4.5
What unfurls is purposefully an IV drip of a movie, its striking logline belying its multi dimensionality and measured tempo. Cinemix Tape
2.0
The Sixers may have hired internally, but choosing former player Elton Brand over more experienced options is as bold a move as they couldve made The Ringer
4.5
BlacKkKlansman is this goofy movie about a karate happy Afro cop fighting Klansmen who cant get it together. The Ringer
4.0
Spike Lees best in years. Sharp, funny, timely and powerful with superb performances . Dead Line
2.0
As polemical as you would expect from the black political activist director. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
5.0
Hes attempted to make a blockbuster, laugh out loud comedy about the Ku Klux Klan whilst also sincerely critiquing contemporary race relations. One Room With A View
4.5
On that note, its criminal that a film about racism made me laugh so much. Solzy At The Movies
4.5
Lees wild tonal shifts made his work seem scattershot and unfocused, and its not that he tamps that down here. But now, the itchiness, gallows humor, .. Flavor Wire
5.0
Lees spot on, politically prescient serio comedy BlacKkKlansman shouts it again, Wake up! Daily Herald
4.0
Spike Lee isnt subtle, his is a sledgehammer approach. But being delicate wasnt the point. This is a film that needs to be seen. Bitly
2.0
BlacKkKlansman wouldnt be a Spike Lee film without those wonky moments that sometimes resemble a Blaxploitation cartoon rather than a thought provokin .. Bitly
3.0
Dont be fooled by the 70s setting Spike Lee is taking a squarely aimed swipe at the racial tensions of contemporary America. The Skinny
4.0
Today, we dont see public lynchings or minstrel shows or the n word tossed around without being shamed. Under The Radar Mag
3.0
For whatever else its about, BlacKkKlansman exhibits an unexpected interest in Jewish American identity.) Film Avclub
4.4
Not least of Klansmans virtues is its resurrection of Mr. Lees terrific gift for storytelling. Post Gazette
1.5
Far from a standard biopic or period piece, BlacKkKlansman combines absurdist satirical humor and earnest agitprop with mixed results. The Daily Beast
2.0
Birth of a Nation gets it the worst, as it should, and Donald Trump doesnt fare much better. Or Lando Weekly
4.5
There are dark currents running through the film, too, of course, and Lee doesnt let them flow by unnoticed. reason
3.0
Simply put, the movie will keep you engaged and gripped throughout all the way up to its gut punch ending seriously, its a furiously frustrating and s .. Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
After all, this is first and foremost an urgent film, and urgency is never a rhetorically subtle thing. Alternate Ending
4.5
Its also an incredibly entertaining movie, a stranger than fiction story chock full of excellent performances. Lainey Gossip
4.4
You leave this film shaken, remembering what happened not so very long ago in the name of very fine people on both sides. Seattle Times
4.5
BlacKkKlansman isnt even the most scabrous comedy take on a black Klansman. Guide Live
4.0
BlacKkKlansman benefits from a solid cast and a script... that has a good mixture of comedic and dramatic moments that keep the movie from dragging de .. The Mary Sue
4.5
Spike Lee and a solid cast spin a bizarre true story into searing racial satire. Film Journal International ..
4.2
At the heart of the film is the struggle of a man attempting to assimilate vastly different groups while keeping true to his own identity. Fresh Fiction
4.5
BlacKkKlansman is a true crime story with a happy ending, plus a warning that happiness is not guaranteed. Its one of Lees finest, and decisively one .. East Bay Express
4.5
And Lee doesnt allow white viewers who consider themselves allies to get too comfortable. Seven Day Svt
2.5
Contemporary culture has thrown Griffiths masterpiece on the cinema junk heap. Tony Mack
4.5
It came up so often that I expected someone to jump up behind me and White splain how the Confederate flag is history and doesnt stand for racism. Black Girl Nerds
4.5
And yet, theres one aspect that Lee and company perfect above all else. Concrete Play Ground
1.5
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4.5
Lee cant resist riffing on the richness of his core concept, meaning there are stretches with the narrative motor revving, but nothing moving forward. Bfi
2.0
Lee isnt overbearing about portraying the KKK cell as fools, though not subtle either. Original Cin
4.0
Its a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny. The Australian
4.5
Lee knows that there is something unflinchingly gripping about having a black man spew hate speech about African Americans, even though we know hes si .. Third Coast Review
3.5
For those desiring of another Do the Right Thing, this film isnt that, nor is it trying to be. Ion Cinema
4.5
Lee isnt afraid to revel in the humor when its necessary, and his cast, with lead John David Washington feeling like the ideal actor for Lees work, ha .. National Review
4.5
Advertisement Advertisement The movie is a typical Spike Lee joint: A thin story is told in painfully didactic style and runs on far too long. National Review
4.5
Lee cant resist going for easy chuckles theres comic capital in the terms of Klan membership (Robes and hoods not included) and in the thug who, suspe .. New States Man
1.5
Theres deadpan office comedy here, along with crime fighting shenanigans, a sweet romance, a sly re examination of the interracial buddy picture and a .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
With Stallworths remarkable true and timely story and Washingtons star making performance, one of Lees all time best, most purely entertaining, and mo .. Movie Mom
4.5
BlacKkKlansmans most pressing thesis is of immediacy, the dire need to get todays history book right. El Pais (Spain)
5.0
This isnt your garden variety action film, but its pace and structure suggest it is. Cinema Sight
5.0
Powerful and pertinent, Blackkklansman is a film that deals with both the past and the present. Media Mikes
4.5
Spike Lee returns to the big leagues with a comedy that in between the laughs, hides a profoundly dark reality.
4.5
It reminds us: African American culture isnt all suffering and pain. Fw Weekly
5.0
The extra kick into greatness comes with the Charlottesville coda, featuring unsettling footage weve never seen before. Datebook Sfchronicle
4.5
His black student union girlfriend, Patrice, asks if hes a pig (i.e. a cop). Ap News
4.0
Zimmermans own Jewish background doesnt hold a lot of weight for him, but its certainly a complication when youre interacting with the Klan. Columbus Alive
4.4
Speaking of Trump, his dark soul clogs every pore of this powerful picture. Film Frenzy
5.0
Even though it sings with the funky energy of the 1970s, BlacKkKlansman is absolutely current. Among all the movies that have become supercharged by t .. Sf Examiner
1.5
But director Spike Lee isnt interested in making me feel comfortable. Us Magazine
3.0
Its a fascinating story, told by people with skill and passion, but it also keeps trying to teach us something by adding to it, as though the filmmake .. Assignment X
4.5
As BlacKkKlansman reaches its conclusion, Lee has created a legitimately tense thriller. Spectrum Culture
4.4
Theres a lot going on here, and Lee massages it all into a powerful film that can be appreciated by blacks and whites, men and women, young and old al .. Tulsa World
4.4
Finds Lee in that vintage mode; its a period piece, infused with anger and sarcasm, that tells a stranger than fiction true story, but one that is ani .. Am Ny
4.5
Piercing and poetic, BlacKkKlansman is perhaps best understood as an evolution of Baldwins work, with Lee wearing the crown as one of the writers most .. Washington City Paper
5.0
Itll make you laugh, itll make you recoil and itll make you squirm.
4.5
The true story of Ron Stallworth is allowed stand on its own two feet. Film Ireland
4.5
The films shuffled genres breed a political discourse packed inside borrowed conventions of palatable pastiche. Film Ireland
4.5
But I dont think Spike Lee cares about strict narrative realism in BlackKklansman. Thril List
4.5
Yet theres an extra layer of drama underneath the expected touches. Battleship Pretension
4.4
One of Lees most thoroughly entertaining works. The cast and the crisp dialogue fire with purpose. Cambridge Day
3.0
BlacKkKlansman is Spike Lees most ambitious film in years; throwing as many logs on the fire of racial stereotyping as he can, while milking solid per .. The Only Critic
4.5
This stunningly powerful indictment of racism in America should be remembered as one of the best films of this or any other year. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.5
Lee may not be wearing a hood, but hes certainly a wizard sometimes. Metro Active
3.0
Then again, those hes most looking to offend werent exactly lining up to see a Spike Lee movie anyway. Review Journal
4.0
Terrific performances and fearless storytelling make BlacKkKlansman a searing document that defies the viewer not to react. Richard Crouse
2.5
Granted, the two sometimes bleed into each other, but the mixture doesnt work in BlacKkKlansman, the power of which is undercut by annoying those who .. Free Beacon
3.8
And then theres the real life David Duke, himself, praising Trump for saving America. Film Festival Today
4.5
This is intended as a comedy, albeit one of an extremely uncomfortable kind where the depiction of the past is a direct and shocking reflection upon t .. Adelaide Review
3.0
BlacKkKlansman is a remarkable achievement by a re energized filmmaker. Mac Guff
3.0
He uses his real name but doesnt tell the leader, Walter (Ryan Eggold), that he is black. Impulse Gamer
4.5
Lee again puts the pedal to the metal in trying to acknowledge an ugly part of American life that shouldnt be swept under any red, white and blue rug .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.5
Powerfully, sometimes humorously...encompasses racial , cinematic history...Chilling link between past and present realities. Far more truth in tumult .. Film Forward
4.5
BlacKkKlansman would not be what it is without the two protagonists.
3.0
Are the parallels of this story to current affairs sometimes presented too on the nose Sure, but that also makes them more resonant. Sometimes things .. The Film Experience
4.0
Hopefully this film will inspire others to either start or continue speaking out about injustices, wherever they may arise. All power to all the peopl .. Screen Zealots
4.4
This sets up the bulk of what Lee wants to accomplish, with a mostly engaging and politically charged dark comedy that has some tonal issues leading u .. Hollywood News
4.5
He doesnt treat the material like a joke, but he doesnt grandstand, either. The Week
4.0
Lees genius, though, is that its as entertaining a film as it is worthy. Aarp
4.5
BlacKkKlansman is as entertaining as it is provocative. Its not a polemic. Its a fully realized film. Saportare Port
1.5
However, Lee doesnt utilize those insights about the character in the actual story, which leaves us with a shallow understanding of him. Geeks Of Color
4.0
This is a film that is both enjoyable and intelligent with director Spike Lee making one of the most thought provoking films of the year. Iol Co Za
4.5
The racism on display isnt exactly funny, not unless you find social discomfort humorous. Esquire
4.5
Ron counters by pressing Flip about his Jewish background, about why what hes seeing and hearing, in the actual physical presence of such hateful spew .. Parade
4.0
This film is a captivating, provocative, hilarious thing, with a refined aesthetic, and a police plot that illustrates, as a satire, sociopolitical pa ..
4.0
Funny, intelligent and very poignant. One of Spike Lees best films.
3.0
Three special shout outs to fine actors who shine in their briefs moments on screen. Film Jerk
4.5
Spike Lee doesnt draw upon the past for parallels to todays horror show. Instead, Spike Lee draws a straight line between the hate of yesterday and th .. FanboyNation.com
4.5
This could well be a commercial success. Its a blockbuster of an American film and it was much needed... Bbc
4.5
BlacKkKlansman is a well told story and I would be surprised if it didnt garner some Oscar nominations this year. FlickDirect
4.4
Aside from its obviously surprising label of based on a true story, BlacKkKlansman complies with the tone of Spike Lee and manages to stay real.
5.0
Spike Lee infuses BlacKkKlansman with modernism and a pointed contemporary commentary that holds you long after its final documentary moments, and tha .. Entertainment Ie
4.5
Spike Lee directs one of the most powerful films to date on racial discrimination. Movies and Shakers
4.5
It might sound odd to describe this hard hitting film as entertaining, but thats what makes it so special, and so effective. Leonard Mal
4.4
What they dont talk about, because Stallworth doesnt tell her, is what he does for a living. Movie Cricket
4.4
This an angry film, a bold work of cinematicthat feels like a howl of fury into a raging maelstrom. From the Front Row
4.5
For those who are interested in the history of police procedure, politics and social injustice, BlacKkKlansman is a must see. At Home In Hollywood
4.5
BlacKkKlansman is a movie about the past thats utterly of our present moment. Vogue
4.5
The films masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo. Dwight Brown Ink
4.5
But I see Ive again strayed mistakenly into inventing narrative, or constructing a scheme, for a movie that respects the fluidity of a 16 year olds se .. The Nation
1.5
Spike Lee is both a biographer and interrogator, infiltrating confederate belief systems that perpetuate American myths and how they endure in our cul .. The Popcorn Junkie
4.0
Nevertheless, BlacKkKlansman is a modern day rarity: a true crowdpleaser thats charismatic as hell. Film Monthly
2.0
As apparent as it is, however, Lees intent doesnt take away from the craftsmanship of his direction and the convincing tonal shifts that make BlacKkKl .. Sa Current
4.5
The movie is smart, funny, and insightfuland its the most explicitly anti Trump movie that ive seen yet. Bust
4.0
Why now Lee isnt the first filmmaker to realize how painfully relevant historical tales of systemic racism are at the moment. Maddwolf
4.5
Arriving at a time when racial tensions in America are teetering on a knifes edge, Spike Lees BlacKkKlansman could be the years most important and rel .. The Jam Report
4.0
BlacKkKlansman is both bitingly funny and stunningly effective as a call to arms. Student Edge
3.0
I know this was based on a true story, but isnt it a little far fetched to think the Klan wouldnt realize that Zimmerman doesnt sound at all like Stal .. Worldo Free L
1.5
BlacKkKlansman doesnt hold water intellectually or aesthetically. World Socialist Web Site
4.4
Its a treat to see what role Driver will take, as theres no actor on a hotter run than him. 812 Film Reviews
5.0
This approach isnt for everybody its easy to balk at the sledgehammer strategy he often takes to illustrating black pain and Americas enduring history .. What I Watched Tonight
4.5
W riters: Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz, Kevin Willmott, Spike Lee. Leepers Us
4.5
BlacKkKlansman is one of those magical movies where the filmmaker takes aim at what a less ambitious storyteller would say is too many targets, hittin ..
5.0
BlacKkKlansman, like a serious caricature, it is an oxymoron in itself, sadly funny, peacefully violent and absolutely necessary. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
5.0
In my opinion, its one of Lees best films to date, appealing to all audiences who want a great story. Daily Journal
4.5
The cumulative effect is like a bracing cold shower, a reminder that the fight is far from over. Brightest Young Things
4.5
Spike Lees seriously sensational film not only made me laugh but also left me with chills on the hottest day of the year. The Movie Minute
4.0
In BlacKkKlansman, Lee is back to what he does best, as he and his talented cast deliver one of the most evocative films of the year. Flick Feast
5.0
It takes a filmmaker like Spike Lee to continually remind us how little weve progressed in 242 years. BlacKkKlansman is the ultimate form of entertain .. Victoria Advocate
4.5
In Washington and Driver, Lee finds two actors who understand his methods and deliver exceptional performances. Memphis Flyer
3.5
It feels heavy handed at times, but theres no denying its power. Spike Lee is telling us something we need to hear. Ex Press
4.5
Spike Lee brings humor and a hard hitting message to bizarre true story about the KKK. Hot Press
4.0
This story and the way it is presented to us feels like something very fresh in showing the anger and hatred that can exist in the human being only fo .. Konexión
3.5
But if we have learned anything in the last year (and Lees film is never unaware of its relevance to the present moment), stupidity does not render pe .. Daily Public
4.5
Its on the strength of Atkinsons own understanding about white womens complicity more than Lees script that elevates Kendrickson. Mediaversity Reviews
4.5
Spike Lee is back and its good to see him ride this new wave of black cinema, especially since he was responsible for the last one. idobi.com
4.0
The result is a film thats as bitingly relevant and undeniably confronting as cinema gets in 2018. Pitts Burgh Magazine
4.4
BlacKkKlansman is funny and audacious and even thrilling, one of Lees best in a long time. Madison
4.5
An authentic masterpiece where genre film and political filmmaking combine to perfection.
4.0
Washington has perfect comic timing, easily obtaining belly laughs for deadpan line deliveries. The Digital Fix
5.0
A vital piece of Americana, an incendiary work and best film in over a decade. Awards Watch
4.5
While Lee has said he doesnt consider BlacKkKlansman a comedy, it is ruthlessly funny. Nashville Scene
4.0
However, the power of the story cant be underplayed and thats all thanks to Spike Lees masterful execution and knockout performances by Washington and .. Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
Intellectually, the parallels with the current situation are very clear. And yet, it is again an emotional blow... when Lee presents the films final s .. Cocalecas
4.0
Theres a uniquely satisfying sense of revenge that comes from watching Lee turn the vile words and hateful actions of racists against themselves. Its .. Reel Reviews
4.5
The affair between the two doesnt take off and feels like an artificial implant in the plot. Haaretz
4.0
I dont know that its Lees best of late, but its definitely the most compulsively watchable and packs the biggest wallop thanks to the ballsy left fiel ..
1.5
But Long Days Journey Into Night is less a pilfered melange than a daring fusion. Mubi
3.5
A viewing is recommendednot only for the fine result, but as a primer for those of us who will end up on either side of the dementia divide. James Wegg Review
4.5
Source: Focus Features Still, BlacKkKlansman isnt entirely wrinkle free. Shadow And Act
1.5
Lees film is well done, although it does get a little heavy handed at times. The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
4.5
But of course theres a lot more to BlacKkKlansman than just that. Wbur
5.0
Sharp and perceptive, unfiltered, confrontational, and driven by a deep dramatic current that sees reality without varnish or sanitation. The Cinema Phile Blog
4.4
Ten years ago, during our optimistic delusions of a post racial America, we might have naively called such a movie over the top. But arriving the same .. Wtop
5.0
BlacKkKlansman is one of the best American films of 2018, and a much deserved mainstream smash for director Spike Lee.
4.0
Blacks passing as white, Jews passing as gentiles, gays passing as straight (this last doesnt get much play in the movie, except maybe through amusing .. The Lonely Film Critic
2.0
A film that engages the mind and enrages the spirit while often provoking gales of laughter, BlacKkKlansman is cant miss viewing for adults looking fo .. Pasadena Weekly
5.0
BlacKkKlansman doesnt have mystical stones that could potentially reset everything.
4.5
Lee knows that there is a need to place history on the table again and starts the conversation and then leaves us the transformed heritage, the war cr ..
4.0
The stupendous chemistry between the leads and the precision of the entire ensemble fill this movie with credibility on an already incredible story. El Mundo (Spain)
4.5
In BlackKklansman, Lee beautifully re writes history with thunder, and with Rons story subverting and destroying the mechanisms of white supremacy fro .. Sd City Beat
4.4
Based on an outrageous true story, Spike Lees BlacKkKlansman veers wildly between hilarious and harrowing, thrilling and appalling, smart and stylish. News Ok
4.8
BlacKkKlansman is funny in a way that proves to be absolutely terrifying as the reality of the situation, past and present, comes to light.
4.5
With Blackkklansman, Lee demonstrates that post racial America never existed, that hate triumphed and, consequently, launches from its trench an umpte .. Butaca Ancha
4.5
Next thing you know, youre throwing intellectuals out of helicopters. Eugene Weekly
5.0
Malcolm X is a sprawling epic featuring a triumphant performance. We Boughta Blog
5.0
This is irony at its finest in the age of Trump and Lee nails it.Very satisfying. What She Said Radio
4.0
In one emotional scene, Harry Belafonte features as elder activist delivering a powerfully sad speech, retelling the harrowing story of the notorious .. Flavourmag
4.0
This isnt a tale you mess with too much; even telling it straight is bound to be twisted.
4.5
Visually dynamic with vivid storytelling and award worthy performances, this Spike Lee joint is an absolute must see film in theaters and one that wil ..
4.5
He also doesnt flinch from showing Heather Heyer and others being mowed down by Neo Nazi James Alex Fields Jr. either.
4.5
Spike Lee doesnt attempt to explain the minds of white supremacists. Bay Area Reporter
4.0
Although hes Jewish by birth but doesnt practice its faith, Flip is all ready to do his job without any emotion. BlackFilm.com
3.0
A unifying cry to unmask and eradicate the depths of hate within America, regardless of what political hood it may be hiding under.
3.8
...what makes BlacKkKlansman such a good film is just how challenging it is. The Pop Break
4.5
No other director could deliver a more truthful gut punch than Spike Lee. Awards Daily
4.5
Its a joy to see someone with Lees command of his craft let loose on a film. Like a jazz musician, he stages and edits the majority of scenes in Black .. Awards Daily
3.0
The film walks a line between comedy and drama to tell the story of Ron Stallworth. La Nación (Costa Rica)
3.0
Ties the story to the present day and feels specifically calculated to send audiences home shaken, angry and charged up to do something. Geek
4.4
Colorado Springs, Stallworths superior tells him, doesnt want Ture stirring up local black folks. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
4.5
Griffiths reinforces dehumanised stereotypes and effectively weaponises prejudices in the most epic cinematic proportions of his day. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.5
Lee expertly balances comedy with truly terrifying displays of racism, making the film lively and entertaining despite its weighty subject matter. Exclaim!
4.0
An unsubtle film for unsubtle times, all the better for not backing down with what its trying to say or how it says it. The National
4.5
Lee keeps the film, and the audience, on its toes. A laugh is followed by a fright or the chill of recognition. Newport This Week
4.5
BlacKkKlansman is Spike Lees best film since 2002s 25th Hour and his most vital and challenging since well before that. Film Pulse
5.0
A sobering Spike Lee Joint suggesting that the Klan might very well rise again, especially given equivocating President Trumps frustrating refusal to .. Kam Williams
1.5
You may not enjoy what you see but Ill be damned if it doesnt stay with you regardless. This is Film
1.5
The Lee touches are there, yes, but missing from BlackKklansman is the temerity to touch the live wire, the feeling of dangerous imperative. He has fo .. Reverse Shot
4.5
Cultural awareness doesnt qualify as empathy. Director Spike Lee crafts a testament to that without overt finger pointing.
4.5
It makes conscience on how little humanity has evolved since the 70s. Pólvora
4.5
Then again, perhaps the film doesnt have any interest in subtlety. Jamaica Gleaner
3.0
Blackkklansman is an excoriating, unapologetic s on the chest of Trumpians and their nativist agenda, and may well serve as one of the defining films .. Dork Shelf
4.0
If youre familiar with Spike Lees past work, then youll be pleased here with the familiar, unconventional style of film making. The Movie Blog
3.0
Violence is as American as apple pie as Spike Lee is not shy of dramatizing in this entertaining, persuasive and exciting film. Big Apple Reviews
1.5
Here, as in 25th Hour, Lee often deviates from the plot. However, the difference is that here the appendices underline what the movie transmits... to ..
4.5
Stallworths story is incredible, riveting, funny and entertaining. Nuvo
4.0
Easily a top five movie Ive seen this year...I was floored by how much I really liked this movie, especially the last five minutes. Podomatic
4.5
Hes made an accessible popcorn film that gives viewers plenty of food for thought. Miamiartzine
4.0
Lee lets us see that there is a lot of hatred, but also a lot of ignorance, a lot of ridiculousness and a lot of stupidity, which brings humor in the ..
4.0
But just as Ron isnt a gung ho Black Panther ready to crack skulls, Flip doesnt have a personal vendetta. Buffalovibe
4.5
Instead, Lees powerful, ferociously compelling movie, with its mix of profound sadness and stirring anger, feels an entirely appropriate setting for s .. Big Issue
1.5
Stallworth becomes a master at touting the evils of everyone who isnt white, Christian, and Aryan. The Undefeated
4.5
The Switch Up For most of the film, the KKK doesnt really doesnt get treated as a lethal threat, but portrayed more so as cartoonish villains. Australian Financial Revie ..
4.5
Samuel Goldwyn once said, If youve got a message, send a telegram. Truth Dig
4.0
As Stallworth, John David Washington delivers a star making performance with an unique balance of charisma and sense of place. FrewFilm
4.5
While I walked in to the cinema thinking I would see a decent dark comedy, I left feeling blown away. Film Bunker
4.5
There are very few films that have enough guts to break the barrier of the politically correct and show the truth as it is.
5.0
Its like traversing two realities simultaneously; of course, thats exactly what it is. Isolated Nation
5.0
With a great narrative, stunning visuals, compelling leads and sobering themes, BlacKkKlansman is a uniquely powerful experience, perfect for todays s .. CinemaDebate
4.5
Learn More Really, Spike Say what you will about Spike Lee, for better or worsebut theres no denying that while he demands admiration, he really doesn .. 48 Hills
2.0
The post racial landscape of todays world leads us to believe that theres no need for such concerns. Dayton City Paper
4.5
BlacKkKlansman is one of Spike Lees most accomplished films, one of the best films of 2018 and should make a big splash during the coming award season .. Amsterdam News
4.5
Still, BlacKkKlansman is not simply a political statement, it is a funny and thought provoking film that captures both the ugliness of hate and dogged .. Phawker
4.5
Racism isnt just a bad form of whiteness; racism creates whiteness. Christian Century
4.5
...a movie that has to be reckoned with, about a subject that we seem doomed hopelessly to reckon with. Film Spotting
3.5
The chemistry between Washington and Driver is essential to maintaining the rythm of the film persistent and entertaining in a constant shift between .. Seventh Art Studio
4.5
BlacKkKlansman is not a subtle film, but it doesnt need to be and, given the tenor of the moment, it shouldnt be. Boston Hassle
2.0
And BlacKkKlansman isnt good enough to raise tempers that arent already enflamed. Film Mixtape
4.0
Lee lets rip with this bizarre story, balancing intrigue and suspense with mocking comedy and scorching satire. Movie Talk
4.5
A brilliant reflection of the deeply embedded racism in Americas DNA. BlacKkKlansman shows Lee in top form. Ancho Rage Press
3.1
Ron isnt the only one caught between two worlds, even if his position is the most obvious. In Lander
2.0
If BlacKkKlansman is a comedy, its climax represents a stark tonal shift into righteous didacticism, one thats totally earned. Qz
4.5
An incisive critique that demonstrates Lees ability to relate events from more than forty years ago, with Americas current social state.
4.5
If it comes down to a vote, I dont mind saying Im Team Boots all the way. Jacobin Mag
3.0
While BlacKkKlansman may unfold as a triptych of rage, fun and pride, what it is is a call to fly at full staff the willingness to preserve good. Cc2K Online
4.5
Driver is the real star here though, utterly dedicated to the script that doesnt lend him much decency, often making him say unspeakable things. Culturamas
3.0
Spike somehow juggles a sharp sense of humor with a sharp critique of racial politics, not only keeping every ball afloat, but mesmerizing us with bot ..
4.0
Its hilarious and, to quote another white supremacist, you just cant beat that. Channel 24
4.5
Spike Lees BlacKkKlansman makes a bold political statement about racism in an effective way. Quelle Movies
4.5
Adam Driver, playing Flip Zimmerman, a non practicing Jewish detective in Colorado, proves himself that hes a solid actor here.
4.5
The film is based on some fo real fo real shit; its witty, gripping, and a true masterpiece of the early 21st century. Floated Alternative Cultur ..
4.0
He parlays his discomfort into a performance that incorporates a disarming use of humor, making the controversial figurewell, hes still controversial. Nerds Of Prey Podcast
4.4
With that powerful last segment, Wilmott and Spike Lee dont just touch a nerve. The Pitch Kc
1.5
BlacKkKlansman is a film with a great cast, but the way director Spike Lee decided to force his message makes the movie feel heavy handed and oddly re .. Ms En Scene
4.5
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5.0
Some viewers may feel that Lee is being didactic, or literal, but I think that BlacKkKlansman is a vital film arriving at a critical moment. Australian Book Review
4.5
Spike Lee returns to form with an electrifying commentary on contemporary American racism... InDaily
4.5
Theres the sense that Lee is seeing our present reality not as a reason to give up hope but to remind Americans of the stakes, to rally them to take b .. Burnaway.org
4.5
Im not a fan of Tarantino because hes very tightly recirculating something, and theres no air in it. Edge Media Network
4.5
Stallworth and Zimmerman arent just colleagues, arent just friends. Njnext
4.3
Spike Lee has achieved a new career high with this film that shines despite small narrative failures because of its strong and incredibly relevant mes .. One Room With A View
2.0
The savagery that Lee is capable of shaved down for a demographic that arent accustomed to the evolving, bold electricity of Do the Right Thing or Bam .. Glenn Dunks
3.1
The militancy of Lee is more than obvious, but BlackKklansman is not a political racial pamphlet.
3.8
Spike Lees best film in a very long time ... should continue the narrative that began with producer Jordan Peeles film Get Out even if it does so in n ..
4.5
This film isnt to blame for the feeling of anxiety and self examination that sticks long after the thrill of a good time has worn off.
4.5
Its a movie made by a director who has no illusions as to the audience hes addressing.



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