At Last!!

Rating: 8/10 (2 April 2006)

Finally, what I have been looking for in a Spike Lee film. Nuance and texture, coupled with a not so deterministic result.
To me, Spike Lee has always announced the result early on in the film, and then filled in the gaps. I am not sure why this happens, but it seems to be the case.
Perhaps he has been limited by something. I don't know. I do know that I have always looked for something more than the visual wrap-around of the simple message in his films.
This film combines what he has always brought to the table as far as novel/interesting/visual storyline, but adds complexity and acting subtlety to the mix.
Great job!! except for the one "odd" shot.
Original and kept me thinking!
8/10 for originality and nuanced direction.