Review of Strange Days (1995) by Gareth J — 12 Jan 2010
STRANGE DAYS might also be known as F*** tha Police: the movie. Essentially, it's a commentary about Rodney King with a neo-noir, futuristic scifi plot woven around it. I was on board for the whole thing and really dug it for the most part, but the big reveal at the end is extraneous to the core plot and muddies up the distinction between the macguffin and the truly important.
By the time the twist is revealed, we know who is responsible for the rapper's murder and who has ordered the death of two minor characters, but we are directed to believe that those people aren't the "big" bad guys.
Instead, the "big" bad guy is the dude who steals Lenny's girlfriend. *eye roll* Despite all that, the execution of STRANGE DAYS is fantastic, and there is a distinct sense of urgency as Lenny and Mase's pursuers close in and time grows closer to the new millennium.
So, while it leads us along and promises big things, the defusion of the conflict just doesn't sit well with me. Also, I dislike Juliette Lewis.
This review of Strange Days (1995) was written by Gareth J on 12 Jan 2010.
Strange Days has generally received positive reviews.
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