'Do the Right Thing' - High-Def Digest Review

[Attebery]

Our review of 'Do the Right Thing' has been posted. This is a controversial film that remains a must see for film fans. This Blu-ray has a strong video and audio presentation that departs from past releases (color timing debates can commence.... NOW!) However you look at it, this one is highly recommended!.

Full review here:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2269...thing20th.html

[cheez avenger]

Very cool!!!!


My copy should arrive today; it's a blind buy.

[Filmmaker]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

My copy should arrive today; it's a blind buy.

Very, very safe blind buy.

[BBE]

is this movie a comedy? the cover would appear so, but every review ive read just repeat how controversial it is. none of them have said anything about it being funny...

[Kid Banana]

Originally Posted by BBE

is this movie a comedy? the cover would appear so, but every review ive read just repeat how controversial it is. none of them have said anything about it being funny...

Yeah, it's a bit like Dumb and Dumber with sociopolitical overtones

Can anyone explain why Halloween was awarded 1.5 stars PQ for having (possibly) altered colour timing but Do the Right Thing gets a pass even though it's definitely altered.

Having looked at some old reviews of DTRT, the colour scheme and photography gets mentioned a lot, so it must have been one of the most notable things about the film.

[eNoize]

BBE,

yes, the film mixes situational comedy with sociopolitical thoughts, as Kid Banana mentions (sarcastically).

and Kid,

yes, the original photography of the film is one of its most notable aspects. Like I explained in the review, this one was a tough one to judge. Despite the change, nothing is lost --- it still looks and feels like the hottest day of the year. 'Halloween (1978)' also has a color timing change, but it also changed the mood and tone of the overall movie. This Blu-ray looks incredible, mood and tone still intact.

As a matter of fact, there was a special 20th anniversary screening in February (included in the special features) using the same print shown on this Blu-ray and neither Dickerson or Lee mention the change. I don't know what exactly that means, but . . .

[jetthead]

Spike's best film IMO.

[eYeKey]

Fantastic film. I think the term 'controversial' is thrown around a bit too much. These fictional events took place 20 years ago. After all, 40 years ago, the civil rights act was considered controversial.

[georgee_uk]

A catalogue release with a good picture. I was begining to think I woulnt not buy a catlog release this year.

"Let me tell you the story of love & hate"

[BostonMA]

Originally Posted by cheez avenger

Very cool!!!!


My copy should arrive today; it's a blind buy.

i havent seen it either and heard its great but 5/5 STARS!!!???

i wont bb unless it gets the blow treatment that is 11.50 but wana see it even more now.

[Filmmaker]

Originally Posted by BostonMA

i havent seen it either and heard its great but 5/5 STARS!!!???

Yep, you heard that right--5 out of 5 stars is spot on, one of the greatest films of the '80s...arguably one of the greatest films ever (though MALCOLM X is my personal favorite Spike Lee joint).

[eNoize]

'Malcolm X' is good, but I thought '25th Hour' and 'Inside Man' came pretty close to matching 'Right Thing' in greatness. Both are very subtle, understated films that deserve to viewed a couple of times.

[moviewizguy]

Originally Posted by BostonMA

i havent seen it either and heard its great but 5/5 STARS!!!???

i wont bb unless it gets the blow treatment that is 11.50 but wana see it even more now.

Why do you think it's surprising that it's a 5/5? I think it's considered a masterpiece.

[moviewizguy]

Originally Posted by eNoize

'Malcolm X' is good, but I thought '25th Hour' and 'Inside Man' came pretty close to matching 'Right Thing' in greatness. Both are very subtle, understated films that deserve to viewed a couple of times.

Inside Man loses it's steam after a while. I think it's an overrated film.

[cheez avenger]

Clockers is one of my favorite Spike Lee films.