Review of She's Gotta Have It (1986) by Sam M — 07 Sep 2017

"She's Gotta Have It" is a fascinating sex comedy and debut feature from celebrated black director Spike Lee.

This review of She's Gotta Have It (1986) was written by Sam M on 07 Sep 2017.

She's Gotta Have It has generally received positive reviews.

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By Al P (382) on 19 Feb 2010

Lee's first feature is somewhat like Cassavetes' Shadows. Like that film, it bristles with a raw energy but is dragged down by poor acting…

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A major acheivement for a filmmaker's debut, impressive for being shot in 2 weeks, and one of the best romance films of the 90's…

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By Sean Axmaker (1,564) for Stream on Demand (168) on 16 Dec 2017

Nola is an unapologetic, sexually independent character who refuses to commit to a single man and resists the efforts of the men in her life…

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By Veronica A (32) on 02 Oct 2009

The first and least pretentious film that director Spike Lee made was SHES GOTTA HAVE IT, a romantic comedy about relationships that qualifies…

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By Mark O (468) on 12 Sep 2010

Not my favourite Spike Lee joint, but at a time when very little black cinema was coming out of anywhere in the US or the UK he did a remarkable…

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By Joel C (510) on 02 Oct 2009

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By Aniko V (154) on 07 Dec 2009

It's really not the what but the how that matters in this movie - spike lee's great with filming techniques and devices…

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By Evan K (781) on 13 Dec 2017

A free spirit of a film that showcases Lee's talent right off the bat…

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This mockumentary about a freelance artist and her tangled relationship with her three lovers is part of director Spike Lee's humble beginnings…

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