Let me get a few things straight for you beginners out there

Rating: Null/10 (8 May 2006)

Before you all knowing pillow biters jump on the "Brokeback should have won" bandwagon, let me spell a few things out...
1. Crash is a metaphor. NO THERE WAS NOT A PHYSICAL CRASH IN THIS MOVIE. Sure there were collisions, conflicts of interests if you will. Take for instance Matt Dillon's character vying for the affection of Mary Jane Watson with his best friend. It didn't work out-WHATEVER.
2. Yes, there was drug use. LOTS OF DRUG USE. But you know what...grow up. There was a message here. THESE PEOPLE'S LIVES CRASHED TOGETHER BECAUSE OF HOW F*CKED THEY GOT.
3. Racism is real, folks whether you like it or not. And obviously Matt Dillon likes it a lot. Whether or not this is a reflection of his quality of character in real life can't be determined with the evidence provided. If I had to guess I would say maybe.
4. There is a second meaning to Crash. Dillon's character CRASHED out of rhythm when he realized the affect his behavior had on others. GET OVER IT FOLKS, THIS KIND OF STUFF HAPPENS...PEOPLE CHANGE.
If that summary isn't sufficient, I don't know what is. Tasteful, provocative, gritty...Crash came at the audience in more ways than it could handle and certainly changed my perspective.