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Year
2018
Runtime
112 min.
Director
Boots Riley
Genres
Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Rating *
7.0
Votes *
21,564
Checks
3,859
Favs
301
Dislikes
40
Favs/checks
7.8% (1:13)
Favs/dislikes
8:1
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  1. Withnail33's avatar

    Withnail33

    This film was a surrealistic joy. A little Terry Gilliam, a little Spike Lee.

    Boots Riley delves into many themes including gentrification and exploitation of Black people within the genre of sci-fi/fantasy - and it works brilliantly. The main cast was strong; Lakeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson played the leads very well with their abilities to portray characters who were realistic, yet irregular.

    The final act comes completely out of left field but it works due to the bizarre atmosphere and tone the film sets from act one. This movie could have worked well without the spoiler at the end but I think it helped to give the film that extra layer of "offbeat-ness".

    This is a movie worth checking out if you are a fan of offbeat, indie movies. If you enjoy the occasional surreal sci-fi/fantasy film every now and then, definitely put this one on your list to watch
    5 years 7 months ago
  2. BarryMojo's avatar

    BarryMojo

    I don't think this movie turned out to be what anyone thought it would be...in the best way possible. 5 years 8 months ago
  3. Ebbywebby's avatar

    Ebbywebby

    Was a bit disappointed with the final act. I think the initial corporate satire was potent enough to carry through to the end. No silly twist was required. 5 years 7 months ago
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  1. This movie ranks #63 in Slate's The Black Film Canon
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  2. This movie ranks #327 in TSPDT's 21st Century's Most Acclaimed Films
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  3. This movie ranks #357 in 366 Weird Movies
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  4. This movie ranks #1125 in TSPDT's 1,000 Greatest Films: 1001-2500
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