Sunday night was movie night. Here is the first review. "Crash". Maybe one of the best movies I have seen in a while. Questions...questions. How DO we deal with our fellow man? How do we view them in context? Are the stereotypes real? Do we judge someone solely on how they look? Intense, gripping, merciless and finally very satisfying. I absolutely loved this and I am so pleased that a movie that deals with society in a realistic way wins the "best movie" award. 122 minues went by in a flash. How would you react to the scenarios put forth in this movie? Excellent, can't wait to see it again.
4 stars out of 5.
5 comments:
How would you react to the scenarios put forth in this movie?
Being a POC, those 'scenarios' are part of my life on a near daily basis. I've been standing at a bus stop and suddenly the car (with a White driver) at the stoplight clicks down their door locks. I've had people move when I walk down the street towards them or move their purses to the arm farthest from me.
All I have to do is leave the house and there are people who look at me and will only see a n!gger.
Bonnie
You? One of the kindest coolest people I know? I never thought, B. Thanks for opening MY mind.
Yeah, the car door lock incident was pretty much a wakeup call for me...
I grew up in U. City at a time when race issues were pretty much non-existent. It left me with a worldview that was unrealistic, but I didn't know that until waaay later.
That incident made me realize that some people don't give a damn who *I* am, where I grew up, what I sound like or what I believe. They won't see ME. They'll see the stereotypes they believe to their very marrow. It used to hurt but now, I take for granted that I won't be liked by everyone. I don't even get upset anymore.
And, my friends of every race and ethnicity are more dear to me than ever...
You will always be a very important part of my life, Randy. ((HUGS)) I am so grateful for that. :)
I completely agree with you, Dad. One of the greatest movies I have ever seen as well. I think this movie needs to be shown to every high school student before they enter the "real" world. I loved it and want to have it in my DVD collection.
I completely agree with you, Dad. One of the greatest movies I have ever seen as well. I think this movie needs to be shown to every high school student before they enter the "real" world. I loved it and want to have it in my DVD collection.
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