Review of Crooklyn (1994) by Javon L — 31 Jul 2007

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This review of Crooklyn (1994) was written by Javon L on 31 Jul 2007.

Crooklyn has generally received positive reviews.

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Carolyn: Wendell, PLEASE close your mouth when you chew! Wendell: Why can't you let me eat in peace for once…

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By Justin T (783) on 19 Sep 2011

While the film does have heart, Spike Lee's sentimentality about his 1970's Brooklyn upbringing seems too redundant for such a powerful filmmaker…

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By Katy K (63) on 12 Feb 2010

Good movie with alot of good family values. Has a very odd story line thats kinda hard to follow but It makes alot of sence at the end…

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By Taylor B (489) on 17 Aug 2014

This PG-13 life lesson movie is hilarious! Much like any other movie I have seen I think they should make a sequel…

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By Conner R (1,016) on 27 Apr 2010

While I commend Spike Lee for trying to make a coming of age story for an African American audience and white audience alike, it does nothing…

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By Thelma F (23) on 28 Sep 2012

Good movie about a black neighborhood that was very real…

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By Janet Maslin (949) for The New York Times (9,847) on 12 Nov 2012

Messy as the semiautobiographical Crooklyn often is, it succeeds in becoming a touching and generous family portrait, a film that exposes welcome…

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