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Before I talk smack about Spike, let's see what I have accomplished by the time I turn thirty. The insanity of fraternities and sororities, the social activists on campus, the virgins, nuances of being a lighter skin African-American or a darker skin African-American, the sweet innocence of bringing someone to your dorm room at home (when your roommate is not there, hoping to get lucky)., the sports games (which Spike doesn't even show you the field, only the reactions of the onlookers), men teasing each other, woman teasing each other, the non-student townies wandering the streets. For this, there is something about this movie that is annoying. Not to mention the fact that his insights have obviously stood the test of time (well, at least 20 years). The actors, are great. I can't quite explain it, but after watching this movie I thought, "Well, that was OK".
But what am I looking for. Enjoy Spike's second joint. Everything is perfect, however not me. Lee's father's music is once again in this film, which is great. Spike's got this film jam-packed with the essence of college.
Spike Lee is just over thirty when he made this picture. In this sense, Lee has a gift for seeing things, writing about them and directing them so realistically on film. A person who is still hoping to change the world by shouting, rather than by doing. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this movie, it was surely fun, entertaining and poignant to some extent, however I just can't seem to get over an air of immaturity. I cannot claim this, but having graduated college in 2006 I can say that I have seen nearly all of Lee's poignant scenes with my own eyes during my college career in the 00's.
Many reviewers have commented on how accurate Spike Lee's portrayal of 1980's college life in "School Daze" was. This is now, the second film of Spike Lee's that I have watched, and I must say that, if I did not know who the director was before I watched the movie I think that I would easily guess that this was made by a young person.
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The message came across. Those who are spike lee fans know that he always tried to deliver a message in a fun unconventional way.
I attended a historically Black college and I could identify with what he was saying. The soundtrack is great.
I love going back to watch that movie from time to time and seeing another person I recognize.
People should just enjoy the movie for what it is - a Spike Lee Joint. This was an excellent movie for those of us who grew up during that time period.
I think that was the last appearance of Phyliss Hyman or one of the few before.
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