Always remember to do the right thing. Tonight I watch the stunning film called Do the Right Thing. One of Spike Lee’s first full length movies, Do The Right Thing, is a brilliant concept and idea brought to the screen. Taking place in Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York City, the main idea of the movie is a block that both proclaims and exiles racism. Taking place on one of the hottest days of the summer, Sal’s Famous Pizzeria opens up, Mookie is late to work, and Mister Senor Love Daddy still does his radio talk show just like every other day. What happens when heat is added to the equation? The film follows a series of central characters through the day and the little events that take place. There are primarily two locations of the story: Sal’s Pizza shop and the street. This film contains so much with so little plot.
I found this film very indulging and intriguing. I am a very enthusiastic when it comes to films that have it’s story lines focus on the people within the community. Another example of this idea is in Boys N the Hood and (oddly enough) the comedy Be Kind Rewind. Do the Right Thing presents racist tones but not in an in your face way like Crash but it is still able to leave a strong and meaningful message. In other words, it is a personal film that still contains enough distance from the story for viewers. There is only one thing that I don’t like about this film (*spoiler alert*) is that Mookie throws the trash can. However, this occurrence does bring up a good point: does the protagonist always have to do what we expect? In addition, this is one of the few movies that has the climax of the story at the end portion of the film. This allows the motion picture to have the sensation of a rubber band that was being stretched until it simply snaps. Overall, I give it 4 out 5 slices of pizza.
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