Review of School Daze (1988) by Lisa H — 24 Mar 2007

Best Black college film ever. Spike Lee is a genius and this film is one of his best!

This review of School Daze (1988) was written by Lisa H on 24 Mar 2007.

School Daze has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Scott F (708) on 24 Jan 2009

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By Dave R (1,620) on 06 Feb 2012

I don't know what this was really about besides bringing up the levels of black consciousness at the time - the plot is a mess; full of holes…

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By Lisa S (1,201) on 18 Aug 2010

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By Joe I (184) on 04 Oct 2008

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This displays the very best and the most gawdawful things that Lee does in equal measures…

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By Courtney S (554) on 16 Jan 2009

Really fascinating. A bit uneven, maybe doesn't quite achieve it's aim, but the combination of politics and song & dance is very impressive…

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