A slow start gives way to an absolutely hilarious picture about something completely serious.

Rating: 8/10 (12 February 2020)

But striking that tone, taking back the power by laughing in the face of this stupidity is a good way to handle this material. Half way through I was like, damn, this Washington kid could play a young Denzel. Then the penny dropped and I felt like an idiot, but Washington Jr is a comic genius, his 'King's English' and his Jive, his kung-fu mannerisms, it's a joy to see him take control, be there for his cause and his comrades, and celebrate his victories, not many people can out act Adam Driver, but as expected, beautifully here he does it.
Lee dramatises what could have been a lost story, and uses it to make his points and parallels between then, and Trump's presidency now. It's crammed down your throat in a hearty, comical, fourth-wall busting way, but if you're watching a Spike Lee film called Blackkklansman, something tells me you'll be expecting it, if not, wishing for it.
It's gripping and tense without being caricatured. It's true without sacrificing dramatic licence and it's a richly made, stirring, rousing and emotional film without being saccharine.