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That in itself is not a new notion.
And at various points, weve all helped water it.
If at times the weld-points show, thats probably because theyre supposed to.
Thats not to say that its not deeply moving as well.
(The N-word, she informs Otis, was taught to the Vietnamese by U.S. And Lee is not above having fun with a high concept.
He clearly enjoys all the action and epic spectacle and occasional flashes of gallows humor.
Later, the frame opens up on all sides to encompass the full screen.
(In the age of Netflix, 16:9 is the new Golden Ratio.)
So,Da 5 Bloodswinds up being as much about war movies as it is about war.
But again, that seems to be the point.
This approach hasnt always worked.
But I dont think it has ever worked as powerfully as it does inDa 5 Bloods.
Partly, that has to do with the humanity Lee and his cast bring to the material.
Lee knows hes poking a (murder) hornets nest by putting that hat on Delroy Lindos head.
American history owns Donald Trump.
But look also to seemingly throwaway moments.
Such stories lie in every frame ofDa 5 Bloods, and they help make the movie impossible to shake.
It is one of the greatest films Spike Lee has ever made.
