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Crash (2004 film)
A dramatic film directed Paul Haggis about race relations in Los Angeles.
Movie studios, by and large, avoid controversial subjects like race the way you might avoid a hive of angry bees. So it's remarkable thatCrasheven got made; that it's a rich, intelligent, and moving exploration of the interlocking lives of a … see full wiki
Cast:
Sandra Bullock,
Don Cheadle,
Keith David,
William Fichtner,
Art Chudabala,
Brendan Fraser,
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Director:
Paul Haggis
Genre:
Drama
Release Date:
May 6, 2005
MPAA Rating:
R
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WARNING: This review contains some spoilers! 2005 was a year in which making socially relevant and topical films became a popular trend in Hollywood. Many of these films focused on particular issues, such as the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and the Middle East (Jarhead), corruption within the oil industry (Syriana), sexism in the workplace (North Country), intolerance towards homosexuals (Brokeback Mountain), the psychological inner workings of terrorists (Paradise Now), or political … more
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One of the most thought-provoking movies you'll ever see, with some exceptional acting by a huge cast. Everyone needs to see this film, especially Americans.
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review by MichaelN.
April 29, 2009
With the success of such films as Pulp Fiction and Sin City there seems to be a new style of telling a story where there are separate tales intertwined with characters crossing over between the tales. This film takes it a step further and seems to be like a soap opera with several plots happening at the same time with characters constantly crossing over between the plots. The director performs a masterful job of this and creates an excellent tale of many separate lives that reach a crossroad and … more
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review by luan_gaines.
March 30, 2009
Crash is probably one of the most thought-provoking, well-written and beautifully acted films I have seen this year. In a collage of collisions, traffic and human, the disturbing underbelly of racism in LA is exposed in all its forms, each plot line producing outrageous events and even more surprising resolutions. With a cross-section of the public, multi-ethnic characters, cops, the advantaged and the disadvantaged, Crash manages to reach beneath the smooth exterior of everyday life, revealing … more
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review by Schtinky.
November 09, 2008
Sometimes there is a reason for people to be angry; sometimes there is no reason for people to be angry. But anger, hatred, and evil, are all Entities that do not recognize the boundaries of color, religion, race, creed, sexual orientation, or social status. 'Crash' is one of the most powerful movies I have ever watched. The script doesn't miss a chance for picking on people because of exterior perceptions and stereotypes, and no one is exempt from the hate. The plotline … more
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review by KonaCat.
January 02, 2009
The movie, set in Los Angeles, follows several unrelated characters as they come to terms with crime and racial prejudice over a two-day period. Some stories eventually overlap; others do not. The characters are presented honestly with all their flaws and a few redeeming qualities. The large ensemble cast is excellent; standouts are Don Cheadle as an honest police detective who has problems at home and at work, Sandra Bullock and Brendan Fraser as a wealthy couple who are carjacked, Matt Dillon … more
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"Crash" is a film that revolves around racism and bigotry, and as such it's no surprise that it's become such a controversial film. It was a major achievement for it to garner the Best Picture Oscar (which arguably "Sin City" actually deserved, but one doesn't expect the Academy to bestow awards to those films which truly deserve them), but although it did, and although Roger Ebert proclaimed it the "Best Film of 2005" (though the film actually premiered in 2004), "Crash" has been viewed rather … more
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CRASH is a movie about race and ethnicity in L.A. However, the film is more than that. It's also a movie about how we are all connected to each other and that despite the differences in our skin color, cultural heritage, and lifestyle choices we are more alike than we would like to admit. The movie is an ensemble film that examines a wide variety of people in different parts of L.A. The film illustrates how their lives interact, or crash into each other, and how the varied … more
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First: throw your stereotypes out the window. They simply don't apply here. To say that "Crash" is a movie about race relations is true, but it also sells the film completely short in terms of the effect that it has and the stories that it tells. It's almost unbearably frustrating, even infuriating to watch, because it's honest, and it is the film's honesty that makes it well worth seeing. The story is a complex one, interweaving the lives of several … more
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"Crash" is a clever and groundbreaking movie. The story takes place in Los Angeles and weaves several situations involving prejudice and anguish; each character is usually portrayed as a victim and a villain at the same time. The movie seamlessly takes all of these people with their diverse backgrounds and their situations and brings them together so skillfully that any criticism of the movie being "contrived" seems provincial. To reflect on any of the scenarios is unnecessary and perhaps a spoiler, … more
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review by MichaelN.
March 22, 2006
With the success of such films as Pulp Fiction and Sin City there seems to be a new style of telling a story where there are separate tales intertwined with characters crossing over between the tales. This film takes it a step further and seems to be like a soap opera with several plots happening at the same time with characters constantly crossing over between the plots. The director performs a masterful job of this and creates an excellent tale of many separate lives that reach a crossroad and … more
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review by MzJen_2_review.
December 05, 2005
"Crash" is a complex movie with a simple premise: set in Los Angeles it follows 8 main characters (and many, many more supporting) from all walks of life and races whose lives intersect at some point during one 24 hour period. These people are all different yet all alienated, to the point of breaking, so much so that when they come together, things explode. Almost all cast members share equal amounts of screen time, but the folks who really stood out and had my full attention each time … more
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I'll not go into the plot details because they are already chronicled in the Editorial Reviews. Good movies are hard to come by nowadays. Contrived plots, mediocre acting, stale writing and poor directing seems to be the norm. Yet, Crash suffers none of these artistic or technical ills. I was a bit leery of seeing so many big names together. Many times these ensemble casts equal a very "Hollywood-y" movie. Not … more
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review by mlmeredith.
September 19, 2005
Race relations have perhaps never been dramatized as well as they are in Crash. Never! It's a movie that you might want to watch again as soon as you've finished it, simply because it's so rich and deep that you won't want to miss anything. That's a kind way of saying that it's a complicated story that should be watched attentively. The movie deals with a 36 hour period of time in Los Angeles. During that time you'll encounter racist cops, car jackers, cynical politicians, … more
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Pros: Strong, unflinching performances; realism... Cons: Some may find the racial language a little hard to digest. The Bottom Line: A minute look into the underbelly American society; the shining city has lost its glow, if indeed it ever had one. America is supposedly the prototypical multicultural society, the world’s melting pot where diverse cultures have come together to form a society of men and women who are free; … more
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