Writer-Director Justin Simien's debut feature is a whip-smart, intriguing and heartfelt satire on human nature, disguised as a commentary on racial relations in "post-racial" United States. The story follows the lives four individual black kids who are quite different from each other; each of them is guided by their own unique opinions about things, people and life, and their own ambitions. But campus life and experiences clear their mind and change their perspectives. Each of them is struggling with their own issues.
First of all, let me say that the screenplay and cinematography are brilliant; the classic style introductions work to hilarious effect. I really loved the dialogues and the interactions; glad they didn't dumb down the writing. Each of the individuals are portrayed in such unique light.
I have to say, I really liked the style (clothes) of the film as well; it was quite edgy and upbeat, especially the character Sam's. The smart lines she comes up with for the radio show are rib-tickling. The love story between her and Gabe is quite interesting. The scene in which he describes her was quite heartwarming, and makes her realise that he knows her better than she does.
The film is ultimately about the pointlessness of taking sides. In the end, we are who we are; we, as individuals, always don't have to be part of a particular group.
Overall, I just hope people don't take offense to it; it's just a story of human endeavour and self-realization. And college is the best to to figure out such things.
First of all, let me say that the screenplay and cinematography are brilliant; the classic style introductions work to hilarious effect. I really loved the dialogues and the interactions; glad they didn't dumb down the writing. Each of the individuals are portrayed in such unique light.
I have to say, I really liked the style (clothes) of the film as well; it was quite edgy and upbeat, especially the character Sam's. The smart lines she comes up with for the radio show are rib-tickling. The love story between her and Gabe is quite interesting. The scene in which he describes her was quite heartwarming, and makes her realise that he knows her better than she does.
The film is ultimately about the pointlessness of taking sides. In the end, we are who we are; we, as individuals, always don't have to be part of a particular group.
Overall, I just hope people don't take offense to it; it's just a story of human endeavour and self-realization. And college is the best to to figure out such things.