Movie - Crash

i wanted to see that movie i love don cheadle(sp?)!(pre and post Hotel Rwanda)

Wow! I can't believe this group slept on this movie. Several websites are buzzing about it. If you haven't GO SEE THIS MOVIE.


Synopsis:
A provocative, unflinching look at the complexities of racial conflict in America, CRASH is that rare cinematic event - a film that challenges audiences to question their own prejudices.


Cast:
Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Esposito, William Fichtner, Brendan Fraser, Terrence Dashon Howard, Ludacris, Thandie Newton, Ryan Phillippe, Larenz Tate, Nona M. Gaye, Michael Pena, Ken Garito, Shaun Toub, Tony Danza

Directed By:
Paul Haggis

Here's a discussion from the Entertainment section:

http://africanamerica.org/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/34970854/m/7431076272/r/9441052372#9441052372

CRASH is a must see... it is truly one of the most thought provoking movies that I have seen in quite some time... It is a movie that I have put on my list to see again... If you miss it, you are truly missing a gem...

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Originally posted by AudioGuy:

CRASH is a must see... it is truly one of the most thought provoking movies that I have seen in quite some time... It is a movie that I have put on my list to see again... If you miss it, you are truly missing a gem...

I agree. I'd love to get others' views about this. In particular I have heard some black folks talk about some negative images/messages involving the black characters - essentially - turning their back on their blackness etc.

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Originally posted by DivineJoy:
Official Website
Moving at the Speed of Life, We are Bound to Collide with Each Other

Very well done. Great acting (a couple of bad nose jobs ... ), great script, and casting (for the most part). Why does Bullock and Newton play white women? I guess no top White actress would sign on to the project. Hmmm...

Here's Capone review at Ain't It Cool There's also been good reviews at IMDB.

I find this movie really deep, and hope everyone gets out to see it ...

Thanks for the review...I will definitely try and see it

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Originally posted by MBM:

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Originally posted by AudioGuy:

CRASH is a must see... it is truly one of the most thought provoking movies that I have seen in quite some time... It is a movie that I have put on my list to see again... If you miss it, you are truly missing a gem...

I agree. I'd love to get others' views about this. In particular I have heard some black folks talk about some negative images/messages involving the black characters - essentially - turning their back on their blackness etc.

Honestly, the only characters that I didn't like were Ludicris's and Larenz Tate's characters. They were hypocrites, or at least Luda's character was at the beginning. He had to complain about being stared at and being labeled a criminal, yet he carried a firearm and robbed some folks...and he wondered why he's labeled as a criminal. Damn, he might as well write himself a warrant.

This was a great flick. I think what I liked most was that it pretty much forces EVERYONE and every group to acknowledge our prejudices. It seems like the latinos are the only ones who came out clean in this movie.

I saw Crash and loved it. I have to see it again. The movie reminds me of Pulp Fiction and I saw that about 3 times.

He had to complain about being stared at and being labeled a criminal, yet he carried a firearm and robbed some folks...and he wondered why he's labeled as a criminal

I think that was the point. It like brothas that wear African symbols but sell drugs to their people. They wear Malcom X shirts but kill their own people. They talk about what Whites do to us but are doing worse.

I loved the movie also.

excuse my spelling - damn

A very nice movie! I was supprized.

I just cannot bring myself to watch this movie and I have a copy of it in my home.I heard there is a scene where Matt Dillion molests a Black woman in front of her husband, and that has kept me from watching it.

Black Honey:

Don't let one moment that might be disturbing keep you from other moments of clarity and even joy. There are uplifting scenes as well like the one with the Hispanic man and his daughter. Check it out.

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Originally posted by MidLifeMan:
Black Honey:

Don't let one moment that might be disturbing keep you from other moments of clarity and even joy. There are uplifting scenes as well like the one with the Hispanic man and his daughter. Check it out.

Agreed!! If you haven't yet, see it this weekend. The final scene with Ludacris is one of redemption. You'll like it, if not LOVE it!

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Originally posted by Isome:
Agreed!! If you haven't yet, see it this weekend. The final scene with Ludacris is one of redemption. You'll like it, if not LOVE it!

Yes indeed! It was a great movie...a must see!

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Originally posted by Black Honey:
I just cannot bring myself to watch this movie and I have a copy of it in my home.I heard there is a scene where Matt Dillion molests a Black woman in front of her husband, and that has kept me from watching it.

I'm sure you've seen THE COLOR PUrPLE, ShaKA ZULA,
ANd RAbbit Proof FENce? ALL great movies.
ALL have scenes in which a BLack Sista is harmed. But! they all have positive messages about Black sistas. YOu can also try>>
A Private Affair, All about You, and of course
Jason Lyric.

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Originally posted by Huey:
...characters that I didn't like were Ludicris's and Larenz Tate's characters. They were hypocrites, or at least Luda's character was at the beginning. He had to complain about being stared at and being labeled a criminal, yet he carried a firearm and robbed some folks...and he wondered why he's labeled as a criminal. Damn, he might as well write himself a warrant.

That was meant (I believe) to make you think. Many of us have beliefs that are not always (sometimes, but not all the time) manifested in our behavior. Also, it could be interpreted as an example of "damned if you do, damned if you don't"; being damned if you don't could lead less determined people to take the easier route.

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Originally posted by Black Honey:
I just cannot bring myself to watch this movie and I have a copy of it in my home.I heard there is a scene where Matt Dillion molests a Black woman in front of her husband, and that has kept me from watching it.

I agree with MidLifeMan:

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Don't let one moment that might be disturbing keep you from other moments of clarity and even joy. There are uplifting scenes as well like the one with the Hispanic man and his daughter. Check it out.

And, isn't that what they do to us to let us know who has the power for REAL.