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Plot:
Pierre Delacroix is a hip, young, Harvard-educated writer who is the sole person of color working for an upstart network with floundering ratings. Despite several attempts, Delacroix has yet to see an...( read more 
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MCT:October 2, 2008Spike Lee is most of the time up his own ass. No difference really with this movie but I found it to be very sad and revealing
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MCT:September 25, 2008Love or hate him, its hard to deny Spike Lee isn't a thought provoking filmmaker. While Bamboozled does get you thinking, you wish that it was a more entertaining film then it actually is.
Brilliant concept, a surprising good performance from Damon Wayans and a brilliant ending almost makes up for the fact it just isn't that funny as a satire... well almost anyways. Though its hard to bash for someone who tries to do too much when others don't try enough. -
MCT:March 13, 2008Every black person that works in corporate america needs to see this movie. And don't b in denial either. We are all just different strains of delacroix and mantan. Do For Self!
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MCT:March 2, 2008
This is a satire that is very tongue in cheek. If I weren't so offended, I'd laugh kind of thing. Spike Lee excels at this.
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MCT:January 27, 2008
Spike Lee's film is certainly a fascinating premise. A satire of network television's pitfalls and prejudices, a peek into the way blacks have been represented historically in the media, and the ways in which they have sought to redress the cultural balance (there's a neat look at an extremist hip-hop collective) - it's certainly the nucleus for a meaty and much needed discourse.
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MCT:January 14, 2008
It's Spike Lee doing Mel Brooks (ala The Producers)... but for now, I think I'm-a sit on the fence with this one. I get the message Spike Lee poses, but I feel his explanations were far more compelling than this movie attempted to depict. The climax ruins the film, but the lil' montage at the end was a nice save. Regardless, it's a cruel dark film that holds some truths, but Spike Lee is nooo Mel Brooks.
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MCT:November 9, 2007
Love the choice to shoot it on video. Wayans does some surprisingly good work and Glover blows everyone out of the water. I really didn't feel it was too heavy-handed or preachy either. Cheers Spike.
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MCT:October 23, 2007
Great Spike Lee movie, some parts are funny once you can get by the racial ideals! Spike does great at dipicting different viewpoints as always!
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MCT:September 27, 2007
This is one of my favorite Spike Lee Joints! In Bamboozled the viewer takes the journey along with Pierre Delacroix as he develops a Sambo like urban character to keep his job on network television. His show is a hit. But the effect that it is having on him and the fans of the show is questionable. This movie is thought provoking. How does the media manipulate stereotypes--especially negative ones-into commerical success? Is it soley the executives that are responsible? What role does the viewer play in this situation? In Bamboozled the viewer will find that it is difficult not to check your individual attitude on the practices of network television. Spike provides the viewers with humour that is deep enough to think about. I like the fact that this film provides friends with the opportunity to discuss what we think about the imagery that is commerically successful-yet negative no matter how much mass popularity it enjoys.
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MCT:September 3, 2007
This movie is funny but really serious. It was seriously underrated. A classic thought provoking movie
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MCT:August 23, 2007
Watch it with commentary, Spike Lee's commentary is better that the film itself. could have been a great film, but ultimately it disappoints because of Damon Wayans who ruins an otherwise classy film. In large parts an articulate critique, in others frustratingly let down by the main performance. I think most people gave it a good rating because they wanted it to be a great film. Although, it will make you think
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MCT:August 13, 2007
I am looking forward to what it soon!
Sure this is one of those films which teach you how mistakes you have done can cause damage! In such a way that everything may change from the moment you did it to the future....
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MCT:June 30, 2007Here's the test to see if a controversial work is simple race-baiting: is it actually any good? FAIL.
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MCT:June 8, 2007
I really think people missed the point of this movie. The message went right over a lot of people's head
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MCT:June 1, 2007
Ingenous premise. The film is filled with so many significant points, and executes them brilliantly. That and the score is absolutely amazing.
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MCT:May 30, 2007
Wondrous satire of blacks, and racism in the media. Hilariously dark and darkly hilarious (even that is a bit of a horrible pun).
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MCT:April 30, 2007
This one of them movies that make you think, especally if you african american. It shows you the stereotypes of african americans in the media. It will piss you off but like I said make you think at the same time. Everybody need to watch this. Cause it'll make you think about any typpe of stereotypes.
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MCT:April 8, 2007
Strong story, fearless historical and social commentary... tremendously moving! thought provoking. Talented!
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MCT:February 20, 2007
Nobody wants to admit their prejudice. At times we really don't feel seperated from eachother, but beneath the illusion of "equality" you'll find voluntary ignorance, which is the first step towards racism. Spike Lee's SATIRE pounds your eyes with truth, humor and undeniable horror of America's racist past. Damon Wayans' performance has been criticized for being to mockish towards white people, but it's perfect. Wayans' character is only adapting to his environment as much as suburban white kids who listen to 50 Cent. Spike Lee slams networks, old and new hollywood, and eventually us for allowing such ignorance to continue. If you are offended by Lee's use of black face, then you've missed the point. The black face is needed to tell the story. It's an exagerration of how many entertainers are still stereotyped and dancing to make money. A cautionary tale for ANY millenium.
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MCT:February 16, 2007
very intense, sorry people didnt take it seriously. Its too true and I respect Spike Lee so much for putting the truth upfront and force you to see it.
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MCT:January 26, 2007
I felt bored at the first 25 minutes when i watched this.But right after that..i got BAMBOOZLED!!Interesting black comedy!
