Jungle Fever details
| Format: | 18 DVD |
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| Starring: | Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra, Spike Lee, Ossie Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Ruby Dee |
| Director: | Spike Lee |
| Genres: | Drama - Romantic, Romance |
| Studio: | UNIVERSAL PICTURES VIDEO |
| Name | Discs | |
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Jungle Fever |
18 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 2 hours 6 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 07 Jul 2003 |
| Main languages: | English |
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To Have and Have Not
By Paul from London , 03 Oct 2006[Highly rated reviewer]
Spike Lee's study of racism, internalised oppression and the deadening equality of poverty comes across as a somewhat dated, but nonetheless challenging perspective on the American dream. Set in the early 90s, the film is a chilling reminder of the greed, fear and indifference shown by the 'haves' to the 'have nots'.
A successful black architect is driven to extreme action following the failure of his employers to recognise his contribution. He resigns from his position and begins an unlikely relationship with his Italian secretary. As news of their clandestine relationship spreads through their respective families, the brittle structure of racially divided communities collapses into an outbreak of racial intolerance and family breakdown.
For me, the film's main strength lies in the sensitive observation of the consequences of internalised oppression, as families and communities do violence to each other in an effort to avoid recognising the pain of exclusion from the affluent WASP world.
These more subtle tensions are sharply contrasted with the raw violence of police racism and set against the backdrop of the chilling equality of the 'Taj Mahal' a local crack den where both whites and blacks are equally free to meet their ruin.
In a startling end to the film, Lee shows how black turns against black, father against son, as those living in the shadow of slavery are left powerless and unable to vent their fury against an unremittingly indifferent American culture where money is seen as the only measure of personal worth.
Not a classic, maybe, but some powerful performances make this a thought-provoking and nostalgic experience that I recommend you give a go!- Was this review helpful to you?
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(19)what's it really about
By jefner (46 reviews) from Kinlochleven , 10 Jul 2009odd film, not really sure if it was about race/romance/morals.- Was this review helpful to you?
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COLOURED ????
By Shiv (4 reviews) from Wembley Park , 12 Jan 2008To LOVEFILM,
In your brief synopsis of this film you begin by saying ; A COLOURED architect...... COLOURED ?? Have I jumped back to early 50's American? Come on now, BLACK is the word.....say it! BLACK! Thank you, thats all....- Was this review helpful to you?
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To Have and Have Not
By Paul from London , 03 Oct 2006Spike Lee's study of racism, internalised oppression and the deadening equality of poverty comes across as a somewhat dated, but nonetheless challenging perspective on the American dream. Set in the early 90s, the film is a chilling reminder of the greed, fear and indifference shown by the 'haves' to the 'have nots'.
A successful black architect is driven to extreme action following the failure of his employers to recognise his contribution. He resigns from his position and begins an unlikely relationship with his Italian secretary. As news of their clandestine relationship spreads through their respective families, the brittle structure of racially divided communities collapses into an outbreak of racial intolerance and family breakdown.
For me, the film's main strength lies in the sensitive observation of the consequences of internalised oppression, as families and communities do violence to each other in an effort to avoid recognising the pain of exclusion from the affluent WASP world.
These more subtle tensions are sharply contrasted with the raw violence of police racism and set against the backdrop of the chilling equality of the 'Taj Mahal' a local crack den where both whites and blacks are equally free to meet their ruin.
In a startling end to the film, Lee shows how black turns against black, father against son, as those living in the shadow of slavery are left powerless and unable to vent their fury against an unremittingly indifferent American culture where money is seen as the only measure of personal worth.
Not a classic, maybe, but some powerful performances make this a thought-provoking and nostalgic experience that I recommend you give a go!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Fantastic!
By a customer from Bristol, UK , 23 May 2006Absolutely brilliant - Spike Lee at his best!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Whiteisisms
By ZachJohn from UK , 06 Sep 2005This film is well worth watching. It is in a similar vane to 'Shes gotta have it' - the first film made by Spike Lee.
Typically of Lee it is revolves around racism, relationships, down town New York and well observed witisisms or should I say whiteisisms?
It provides a rare chance to see Wesley Snipes and Samuel L Jackson in their early careers.- Was this review helpful to you?
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