Could've been so much better

Rating: 3/10 (12 June 2020)

Without all the unecessary politics and activism. I could've given this a solid 9 if it wasn't for that. It's inspired by two of my favorite movies (Apocalypse Now and Treasure Of Sierra Madre) and does it greatly. I really enjoyed the movie. Didn't get tired of it at all from start to end, the story is very compelling. But all that unecessary politic s**t... Paul, the guy that goes nuts and kind of betrays his fellow bloods, voted for Trump and wears a MAGA hat. The Jean Reno character also betrays them and proves to be a piece of s**t, and, of course, he supports Trump and wears a MAGA hat. It also sometimes mentions some black historical figures completely out of place just to show black pride i guess, like in that rope scene. But, eh, it's Spike Lee so i don't know what i was expecting really. Overall, great acting. Especially from Delroy Lindo, i think his acting is on pair with Henry Fonda on Treasure Of Sierra Madre. Great Cinematography, it borrows some shots from Apocalypse Now but overall it is awesomely shot. And a great writing as well, although i have to say that scene where the guy goes take a dump and happens to go do it right where all the gold is is kinda ridiculous, but i guess that part was supposed to be more comedic than serious.
TL;DR Awesome movie ruined by politics and activism