Spike Lee's Brooklyn drama about a young dealer is gritty and thoughtful. Mekhi Phifer is vivid, and Lee's roving camera and moral complexity make a more reflective crime film than usual.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (25,201 votes)
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