Review of School Daze (1988) by Toni C — 31 Aug 2010

Well intentioned, but all over the place thematically, and as a narrative. It has its musical moments, its comedy moments, and its dramatic moments, but Lee has no idea as to how to balance them. Taken in the context of his next film, Do the Right Thing, it is perhaps fortunate that he tried and failed here, so that he could bring everything together beautifully there.

Laurence Fishburne, however, rises above the problems and gives a superb performance. Overall though, Lee's point is too muddled, and the project too misguided. Still, an interesting failure.