Review of Crooklyn (1994) by Lauryn S — 20 Oct 2007

The first straight Spike Lee film before He Got Game.

This review of Crooklyn (1994) was written by Lauryn S on 20 Oct 2007.

Crooklyn has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Ronny W (40) on 08 Jan 2010

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Crooklyn was one of Spike Lee's most overrated movies because I like the acting and all, but I still don't listen to Motown…

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