BlacKkKlansman : J'ai infiltré le Ku Klux Klan

Original title: BlacKkKlansman

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7.5/10

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Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, Colorado, successfully infiltrates the local Ku Klux Klan branch aided by a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes ... Read allRon Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, Colorado, successfully infiltrates the local Ku Klux Klan branch aided by a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events.Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, Colorado, successfully infiltrates the local Ku Klux Klan branch aided by a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events.

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IMDb RATING

7.5/10

303K

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Summary

Reviewers say 'BlacKkKlansman' is a powerful film addressing racism and identity politics, lauded for strong performances by John David Washington and Adam Driver. Spike Lee's direction and cinematography effectively convey its message. However, some critics note pacing, dialogue, and plot issues. The film's humor-drama blend and political commentary resonate with many, though its length and narrative choices draw some criticism. Overall, 'BlacKkKlansman' is seen as an important and impactful work.

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8FlynnBatch

Impressed

While not all the jokes landed, and some of the music choice for some scenes seemed out of place, Blackkklansman is an extremely good film. Each of the characters have interesting stories and arcs to keep you interested and the small segments of well crafted action kept me entertained. Blackkklansman has a very relevant message with twists and turns which keep you on the edge of your seat. This is a film that everyone should see. My one problem would be the ending, it felt a bit out of place yet it didn't ruin the film for me

8pierrevaldivieso

Great story, great cast.

BlacKkKlansman, is great movie, that manages to be thought provoking and funny at the same time. The cinematography is excellent. The only issue I had with this movie was the pacing, but nothing major. Oh, forgot to mention, great ending as well!

8beattygallery-12793

Well thank you Spike Lee - its a tough one

Watched BlacKkKlansman on the big screen today.

At home having a think. A big think. The visuals, the historical archives, the meaning of beauty, politics, intent, menace, intellect, ideology, empathy, desire...

All the actors were superb as they flipped between credibility & cartoon. Sublime to the ridiculous.

Chaos, rhythms, harmony reverberated through the script & music.

Still thinking.

8mahmus

Wonderfully angry

Disturbing and infuriating.

Wonderfully acted by John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace.

It gets your blood boiling and makes you wanna do something.

It's also full of great comedic moments and one hell of an ending

8normando40

Totally Recognizable Villany

A terrific Spike Lee film with humor and gut wrenching truths. My first reaction was that the villains were too one dimensional, caricaturesque. It was impossible to stay with them for more than a few seconds - even that outrageous scene of connubial bliss where she expresses her willingness, in the most romantic terms, to kill Blacks. I recoiled in horror and kind of laughing nervously - what is this, a satire? And then, I realized - the real life villanis are one dimensional, they are caricaturesque, they are their own satire. John David Washinton is great and sounds just like his father. Adam Driver brings a presence that is nothing short of compelling, The final real life images are devastating, I highly recommend it.

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Trivia
Ron Stallworth had originally wanted Denzel Washington to play him, but was ecstatic to find out his son got the role.

Goofs
If the members want to hide the real purpose of "The Organization", there is no explanation to show a newspaper advertising with the name "Ku Klux Klan".

Quotes
Ron Stallworth: [answering a phone call from Duke] Mr. Duke, I'm so sorry we didn't get to spend more one-on-one time together.
David Duke: Well, that was a just a tragedy. I had just met those heroic brothers in the cause.
Flip Zimmerman: Heroic.
Ron Stallworth: Yeah. And the chapter is just shaken at the core.
David Duke: Oh.
Ron Stallworth: Yeah. And poor Connie, right? I mean, not only does she lose her husband, but...
Flip Zimmerman: Poor Connie.
Jimmy Creek: Connie's going away.
Flip Zimmerman: We feel bad for Connie.
Ron Stallworth: [continuing] ... she's looking at serious prison time.
David Duke: My God. And then there was that Nigger detective. Basically...
[the officers laugh]
Ron Stallworth: [to the other officers] Shut the fuck up. Shut the fuck up. Shut up, shut up.
Ron Stallworth: Those goddamn coloreds they sure know how to spoil a celebration.
Jimmy Creek: [to Flip] Hey, you're getting me in trouble.
David Duke: [to Ron] Christ, you can say that again.
Ron Stallworth: Those goddamn coloreds sure know how to spoil a celebration. Can I ask you a question, sir?
David Duke: Shoot.
Ron Stallworth: That Nigger detective, did you ever did you ever get his name?
David Duke: No. I don't think I...
Ron Stallworth: Are-uh you sure you don't know who he is? Are-uh you absolutely sure? 'Cause that Nigga, coon, gator bait, spade, spook, Sambo, spear-chucking jungle bunny, Mississippi wind chime...
David Duke: Wind chime?
Ron Stallworth: [continuing] ... detective is Ron Stallworth, you racist, peckerwood, redneck, inch worm, needle-dick motherfucker!
[Ron hangs up, leaving Duke bewildered]

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Seth Rogen/Spike Lee/Big Boi (2018)

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Written by Edwin Hawkins
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