"Do the Right Thing" DVD
"Do the Right Thing" is a great film because of the difficult questions it asks. It's not a simplistic, feel-good Hollywood movie that tells you the answers—it forces you to draw them out of your own heart, mind, and beliefs. Lee's earnest, daring vision makes "Do the Right Thing" an emotionally and intellectually powerful film, probably the best I've ever seen about race relations in America. But don't get me wrong—it's not a boring political tract. And although it has a tragic, violent climax, it's often entertaining with many comic moments, interesting characters, an arresting visual style, and lots of music. My admiration for and understanding of "Do the Right Thing" grew enormously when I watched it recently on the Criterion Collection DVD, and the accompanying special features provided me with an experience akin to a film-school seminar on the movie.
|
