more could have been done with this premise. travolta and the writer deserves props for efort though.

Good movie, Saw it for a class, but had an impact.

Had potential. Best words to describe it. With Pulp Fiction's producer, I thought it'd be a little more edgy. I would say that it seems like a good movie to watch about racism, but part of me thinks not because it is sooooo stereotypical and that ... (read more) Had potential. Best words to describe it. With Pulp Fiction's producer, I thought it'd be a little more edgy. I would say that it seems like a good movie to watch about racism, but part of me thinks not because it is sooooo stereotypical and that never helps bring change. It had a good message, but I think was poorly executed. Harry Belafonte was pretty cool in it though.

A good idea badly executed.

A well thought out idea with some truly genius scenes. However, the delivery is rather is about as subtle as the Marine, and, despite the race reversal, still adheres to stock stereotype....just in reverse

Pretty good idea. The roles are reversed so white people are second class citizens. The point of this film is to show what blacks go through. It does a good job. An excellent anti-racism film.

interesting flip of roles. liked the detailed portraits of the white "low-life" community, how the white kid wanted the black superhero figure, and how the black cops jumped to conclusion about the innocent white "suspect." meanwhile, the black guy... (read more) interesting flip of roles. liked the detailed portraits of the white "low-life" community, how the white kid wanted the black superhero figure, and how the black cops jumped to conclusion about the innocent white "suspect." meanwhile, the black guy is living his high life, occupying an influential position in society, calling white people "genetically inferior" from the very beginning of the film. really curious to see what the world is like if that really happens.
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