Red Hook SummerMovie Reviews

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  • Must Go!
    Written August 25, 2012

    I was Blinded sided by Red Hook.

    by merkmurphy

    the acting was very natural and human like. every character seemed as close to the real thing as they possibly could. tho i felt as if i was actually in church for lengthy parts of the film, it was the perfect set up for the eruption that lied ahead.. a must see.

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  • Must Go!
    Written September 2, 2012

    Red Hook Summer

    by Smokey Big Bear

    This latest film by Spike Lee is for individuals who appreciate a fine art film, with intellectual depth surrounding the complexities of life, to the deeper questions of our desire and commitment to personal empowerment and social transformation. In other words, if you can't make sense out of what's going on in the story, and how everything comes together, you ain't been thinking. The stage is centered in "A Little Piece of Heaven," an old church standing amidst the adversities of urban life, including the blessings of a transitioning neighborhood. Instead the church becomes a crutch for some (bishop and deacon) to cover personal failings. We see hope and despair in the lives of a teenage boy and girl as well as the jadedness of a young gang leader. There is so much more I could write, but I really believe "Red Hook Summer" is one Lee's best works to-date.

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written August 26, 2012

    Art leads life: Wake up, America

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    Parabolically using his own "community" to assault the Babylonian pedophile priesthood's "cult of male prostitutes," the entity Our Founder, Thomas Jefferson, correctly identified as "the real Anti-Christ," "an engine for enslaving mankind," whose Fifth Column Rockefeller-Bush faction just committed 9/11 after assassinating Dr. King and JFK to send us as papal catspaw to their latifundial estate of Vietnam, Spike Lee, in "Red Hook Summer," shows a courage and integrity Scorcese never bothered to exhibit until "The Departed," and then only using the Irish instead of his own "community."

    Viewers are given a dividend by watching this revealing and revolutionary work, with a performance by Colman Domingo, a clear front-runner for the next Best Supporting Actor Oscar.

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written August 13, 2012

    Red Hook Summer

    by janncoles

    The actor who portrayed the peacher was very very good; however, I got so tired of hearing his long preachy sermons. The whole movie had too much preaching in it.
    The story didn't make sense to me.
    The young actors were not very good. Too bad. They were earnest and somehow charismatic, but need some acting lessons. Sounded like they were reading lines.
    Not Spike's best.

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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    Written August 25, 2012

    Red Hook Review

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    I have to say that Red Hook was a good movie that sent a message to the black community in regards to their dependency on Religion. It gave people the history of the Red Hook Housing projects. It also provided a dramatic twist in the film that introduced the real message for the film. I got the opportunity to see Spike Lee in person during the Q&A session after the movie.

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  • So-so
    Written August 15, 2012

    Red Hook Summer

    by vincehny

    I have to agree with another reviewer that has already posted. This movie is not Spike's best. This movie is apparently supposed to be viewed through the young boy's eyes. However, the young kids acting performances in this movie is not that great. While the kids tried their best to portray emotions it was clearly a lackluster performance on both of their part. The grandfather's performance was quite good but something didn't make sense. At the beginning of the movie, it is clear that the daughter doesn't want to be around the father. Later you find out why and once you learn the reason, you have to ask, why on earth would you leave your son with him?

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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    Written August 28, 2012

    Red Hook Summer

    by tREBLEFREE

    Loved it! As a Spike Lee fan, I like the story he told here and his imagery and use of music. As always, Spike uses those4 elements to move his stories in a certain way. This film did NOT disappoint.

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written August 26, 2012

    Great Job Spike!

    by iwatchmovies22

    Great Movie! this story needs to be told! Great work from the direction to the cast!

    • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written August 12, 2012

    This is an amazing movie

    by clinix1

    Red Hook Summer is a spectacular story. This is a very emotional movie where you treasure friendship, importance of family, and how incredible young people are.
    You love these characters, they are going through things, and you just want to give them a hug. It is a joyful movie, but serious things are in thier world. I just loved the movie!

    • 7 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written August 13, 2012

    Red Hook Summer

    by krazek83

    Great movie. Spike Lee did a wonderful job.

    • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written July 12, 2012
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    Written August 11, 2012
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    Written July 21, 2012
    by khandygirl

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    Written July 19, 2012
    by sinister5778

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    Written July 7, 2012
    by amika68

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KaeSmooth Spike Lee Red Hook Summer was wack

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motownmandel i just watched red hook summer on #netflix and it starts off slow but man does it turn up at the end. spike lee surprised me w/ this one.

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Kyd_Syd_ Just saw Red Hook Summer......don't know how I feel about it at all. Wholetime my face was just like

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