Spike Lee has left me confused after viewing his new WWII epic Miracle at St. Anna. This film is a jumbled mess of great sequences, surreal moments, and short bridge scenes thrown in to advanced a contrived plot and then left on the floor to possibly come back to at the end.
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Since his debut in two decades ago with the racy, yet provocative “She’s Got To Have It,” director Spike Lee has reveled in his ability to tell stories of his people. His latest film, “Miracle at St. Anna” shows that while Lee has evolved as a filmmaker, he has stumbled into unfamiliar territory - and has difficulty navigating the terrain.
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Sometimes it pays to visit independent film review sites where you can get a more accurate and less swag-influenced review. Check out this review, "… an incredibly powerful story, Miracle at St. Anna is a revolutionary work and a true American film masterpiece." Tied for highest rated film of the year--$14.50/$15.00 on the What I'd Pay Scale™.
You heard protesters outside the theatre in the middle of Spike Lee's Miracle at St. Anna. You fled the theatre to see what all the fuss was about. Therefore, you missed the middle & ending of the film. You should just see it again! If you can't , here's an in-depth spoiler, non-spoiler review, & some after thoughts on the controversies.
Super simple new kind of film review site w/ a few bullet points under the headings 'Who Should' & 'Who Should NOT' see Miracle at St. Anna. In an often funny, snarky way you'll find out if it's right for you. Here's a 'Should See' example: "• Fans of Spike Lee joints". Plus vote in the Great 2008 Fall Movie Poll.
Italian war veterans are angry at Spike Lee ("Do The Right Thing", "Malcolm X") for his new film Miracle of St. Anna for depicting the Sant'Anna di Stazzema massacre of World War II incorrectly.