A solid heist flick

Rating: 8/10 (27 March 2006)

I'm a Spike lee fan, not because I'm a black filmmaker who grew up influenced by "Do the right thing" and "Mo better Blues"" X" and Jungle Fever. Not because he is the living definition of a independent filmmaker who inspired other indie filmmakers to have the balls to go and make their movies without the iron fist of a studio. Not because for 20 years he has consistently put out films that embodied his distinctive voice. I'm a fan because Spike has never stopped being Spike!
For those of you haters who have no idea what it's like to do your art for a living and put work out for the world to review, slander, hate, love and talk about. I have a word of advice. Put up or shut up.
This movie was solid from the opening credit sequence, to every signature Spike shot. I was impressed with the Cinematography of Matty Libitique, the acting of each star, the eclectic music and the overall movie. Although it's not a great film. It is a victory for Lee and the entire crew. I'm glad it did so well at the box office. The rest of you can eat a fat one.
This was a Spike Lee joint. like it or not.