Review of Bamboozled (2000) by Brian S — 28 Mar 2010
Very interesting thought-provoking satire. I wasn't crazy with the casting choices--Damon Wayans and Michael Rapaport were particularly obnoxious, and not in a "look at these exaggerated characters making a social statement" kind of way.
I really enjoyed the historical angle--I don't know too many other films that deal with minstrel shows and other forms of old-fashioned racism with this much depth and accuracy. I also really enjoyed Savion Glover--gotta love him for keeping tap dance alive in this century.
like most of Spike Lee's work, this film is too much about a higher purpose and not enough about being a solid-quality film. it's entertaining, it just gets a bit choked by the sub-standard cast and the overly-blatant attempt to convey a message.
This review of Bamboozled (2000) was written by Brian S on 28 Mar 2010.
Bamboozled has generally received positive reviews.
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