A dazzling masterpiece
Well what can I say. Every ten years or so, a film defines the generation. For my generation, that film is Crossover. Not only is the film aesthetic stylish, with "postmodern" camera movements and edits, but the story captures some of the difficult and often tragic aspects of humanity. I can't think of a more poetically meaningful symbolism of culture clash than street ball. Yes, this film is about street ball, but if you are looking, you can find much much more. Don't hesitate to buy this film, as you will probably be watching it with your children some day saying, "I was there. I lived in that time period."
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Monday, May 28, 2007 9:55 PM
"A dazzling masterpiece"!!??! I"m sorry tmoney, but were we watching the same movie?! I mean I saw a movie where Wayne Brady plays this hard type game promoter and shark with a heart but that whole role was on life support. I also recall seeing Anthony Mackie who plays the down on his luck-cant get a break because of the system-type brother, that is soo cliche' that it should have its own genre. Also don't forget the second stringers Lil J.J (need I say more), Eva Pigford (do I have to keep going) and don't forget Hot Sause from And1 fame (probably the only one who didn't need a stand in for actual game play. The acting was horrific at times even watchable but I will give you this, you were right about the cinematograhy being aesthetically pleasant and stylish at times but it just didn't do enough to cover up all of its flaws. Poo-poo under the carpet man, poo-poo under the carpet....