Spike Lee Excellence

Rating: 9/10 (16 June 2020)

"Da 5 Bloods" is a movie that has recently come out on Netflix and it is one of, if not, my favorite film of the year. Spike Lee crushed it with his most recent directed project; his choice of stylization, his handling of the story and characters, his implementation of his chosen message - all are used with spectacular results, and I couldn't envision a better way to execute these aspects. Acting is impeccable in this film, especially from Delroy Lindo; every character depicted feels like their own, distinct person, and could have carried the movie on their own. With an amazing latter finale, the first half hour is a bit heavy on exposition; however, that could be excused given that it makes the audience more attached with the main four characters who are portrayed as Black Vietnam War veterans who have been rejected by society. Ultimately for these reasons, I give this movie a 9/10 and an A- grade.