Review of Chi-Raq (2015) by Trailesque — 19 Nov 2017
This could have been a disaster with critics and at the box office, so kudos to Lee and the rest of his crew for taking a chance with some tricky material. The film combines elements of classic Greek theater with contemporary urban drama, and throws in a fair amount of humor and a couple of dance numbers for good measure.
It takes Aristophanes's Lysistrata and sets it in contemporary Chicago, with a group of young ladies deciding to withhold their sexual favors until their menfolk decide to renounce violence. A totally unique film, and enjoyable to watch.
This review of Chi-Raq (2015) was written by Trailesque on 19 Nov 2017.
Chi-Raq has generally received mixed reviews.
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