The leads are astounding and save this overly artsy film from tedium. I think I get why critics like the film--they love San Fransisco and have liberal guilt about gentrification. This film comes off as a slight slap on the wrist with a bit of finger shaking in disapproval. Tsk. Tsk.
One critic said the director reminded him of Spike Lee but I disagree. Lee's satire and social commentary is IN YOUR FACE and he shows little mercy, particularly to white people who move in and gentrify neighborhoods. In fact, I would love to see this film remade, directed by Lee, and set in Bed Stuy. Now THAT would be a great film. This is a bit like an inoffensive Do the Right Thing.
One critic said the director reminded him of Spike Lee but I disagree. Lee's satire and social commentary is IN YOUR FACE and he shows little mercy, particularly to white people who move in and gentrify neighborhoods. In fact, I would love to see this film remade, directed by Lee, and set in Bed Stuy. Now THAT would be a great film. This is a bit like an inoffensive Do the Right Thing.