The best Spike Lee film in years!

Rating: 9/10 (9 October 2018)

I finally saw BlacKkKlansman at the theater. I really didn't know what to expect from the movie initially. The previews made it hard to tell if this was a comedy or a drama, plus Spike Lee has been slipping over the years. I'm happy to say I was incredibly impressed with this movie.
The plot of the movie follows an undercover police investigation into Klan activities along the way exploring elements of institutional discrimination, prejudice, and race relations. All the while the movie also offers a stark commentary on modern day racial violence and hostility.
The movie perfectly blends a serious drama with elements of dark humor to make a poignant and entertaining journey. The movie certainly has a message, but I never felt like it was preaching at you. At its center the movie remained a very well made, quirky, stylish, and thought-provoking film.
I will say the film could have used a bit of tightening near the end. There were so many strong ideas in the movie that the love interest interaction felt a bit unnecessary and rushed.
Acting wise the movie was great all-around. I wasn't aware of John David Washington before this film, but I will certainly look forward to seeing his future films. All around he managed to blend a mix of drama and comedy in is character while still keeping him human. Of course Adam Driver did a great job. He is quickly is becoming a must-watch actor in all of his roles.
I also have to mention how well this film was directed. Spike Lee has been hit-or-miss over the past few years but he really put his all into this film. The film was masterfully well-crafted which further helped to immerse you into the story and message regarding racism. This is Spike Lee's best film in years. This of course should be no surprise considering it was also produced by Jordan Peele coming off of his success from Get Out.
Overall I was immensely impressed with this movie. Not only was the plot interesting but it managed to combine a serious topic with dark humor in an entertaining manner. It is a very important film with a message that very much resonates with our current socio-political climate. I would recommend this film to pretty much everyone. A 9 out of 10.