This is the first movie I have ever seen that has reviews without any ratings. Interesting. Of course, if you rate this high, people are going to think you're a racist. If you rate it low, you look ridiculous. The truth is, The Birth of a Nation is an exceptionally good movie, while being completely evil and a monument of the most short-minded callous bigotry. It is quite likely the most racist movie ever made. At least I hope, you know what I mean? If you're thinking about watching it, I think if you are a filmmaker or film student, you should. Of course, if you want to become a film critic, you must. But otherwise, I don't think it's worth it. If you don't watch at least 350-400 movies a year, there are many other movies that are much better for you spirit and your peace of mind than this one. It is really a glorious work and had it not been the pathetic hate spectacle that it is, I could have only called it the Citizen Kane of the movies before Citizen Kane. I personally find absolutely no mitigation for the despicable person that the otherwise strikingly brilliant D. W. Griffith was and I hope nobody ever watches this movie with anything but sadness and pity. A tragic waste of talent.
Review of The Birth of a Nation
