I generally hate his movies (and plays). His best movie was "The Family That Prays" (TFTP). I do not watch his movies because I do not believe he has people at his table challenge him, therefore, his movies are all in his head with no perspective for the audience or a broader POV.
So when I am repeatedly told to watch this movie, even though I don't like him because"it's so good". I give it a try - he did make "TFTP"
Others have stated facts: great acting (esp by Bayou and Hattie Mae), cinematography, costumes (although I hate Bayou's pants/ankle cut), and dance. Great job Debbie Allen!
But as usual, TP does not follow through on storylines, exploits stereotypes, and writes his characters as dummies. I mean really, what "Negroe" from Georgia does not know about the racism that exists and how to be "smarter than that" by hiding out in the places where the racists don't go. Not being a headliner, writing letters with the location, and being out in public while "hiding". Come on!! The only characters I cared about were Bayou and Hattie Mae. Citsy was great in the "kitchen floor cleaning" scene, but other than that, also doing dumb ish.
Denzel, can you help Tyler out with some constructive criticism. Maybe he'll listen to you. *shrugs*
So when I am repeatedly told to watch this movie, even though I don't like him because"it's so good". I give it a try - he did make "TFTP"
Others have stated facts: great acting (esp by Bayou and Hattie Mae), cinematography, costumes (although I hate Bayou's pants/ankle cut), and dance. Great job Debbie Allen!
But as usual, TP does not follow through on storylines, exploits stereotypes, and writes his characters as dummies. I mean really, what "Negroe" from Georgia does not know about the racism that exists and how to be "smarter than that" by hiding out in the places where the racists don't go. Not being a headliner, writing letters with the location, and being out in public while "hiding". Come on!! The only characters I cared about were Bayou and Hattie Mae. Citsy was great in the "kitchen floor cleaning" scene, but other than that, also doing dumb ish.
Denzel, can you help Tyler out with some constructive criticism. Maybe he'll listen to you. *shrugs*