Review of Do the Right Thing (1997) by Lisa S — 07 Jul 2009

Great characters, great performances, and a great and true story make this Spike Lee joint a triumph.

This review of Do the Right Thing (1997) was written by Lisa S on 07 Jul 2009.

Do the Right Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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