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Blindspotting
2018 95 min United States of America R 18+
★7.5
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Director: Carlos López Estrada
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Description
Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles, work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple with identity and their changed realities in the rapidly-gentrifying neighborhood they grew up in.
US Gross:
$4.33M
Starring
Daveed Diggs
Actor
Rafael Casal
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Janina Gavankar
Actor
Awards
Sundance Film Festival 2018
— Grand Jury Prize (Drama)
Key opinion
Blindspotting is a highly stylized, energetic social drama that effectively blends comedy and intense racial commentary through the authentic chemistry of its lead duo. While most critics praise its bold narrative and technical flair, some feel the genre-mixing results in a tonal unevenness that occasionally distracts from the core story.
| Acting | The leads, Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal, deliver a nuanced performance anchored by their genuine, long-standing off-screen friendship. | |
| Editing | The film employs sharp, rhythmic editing and hip-hop influenced storytelling to create a kinetic, music-driven experience. | |
| Ending | The climax featuring a powerful spoken-word rap monologue serves as a defining, emotionally resonant peak for the film. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay successfully avoids binary morality, opting instead for a complex exploration of identity, systemic racism, and friendship. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's tonal fusion are divided: some appreciate the bold shift from comedy to drama, while others find the genre-blending scattershot or aimless. |