Spike Lee's
controversial 1991 film about the consequences and emotions involved in an
interracial relationship. The film showcased Lee's growing talent for telling personal stories centered around individuals more than larger societal issues. The movie starred Wesley Snipes, Samuel L. Jackson,
Halle Berry and Annabella Sciorra. Critics called the film one of Spike's most captivating and focused films.
The movie wasn't perfect. Spike felt pressured to include a storyline that delved into drug addiction and abuse in the African American community, (the results were scenes that made the movie appear uneven and off-track), and at times Sciorra looked completely unaffected in her role at Snipes lover.
Lee's direction leads the audience to believe that the characters are driven to each other out of frustration more than simple attraction, which makes them seem a little flat at times.
These are all minor flaws with the film as many of the performances in the movie are outstanding. John Turturro and Lonette McKee are stand outs.