Spike Lee Joint Collection Clockers/ Jungle Fever/ Do the Right Thing/ Mo` Better Blues/ Crooklyn

Customer Reviews

The Master!

2008-07-20
Fantastic collection of Spike's work,with a wonderful ensemble of actors. How could you not love a collection from the Master? Vendor did a good job in doing as promised. Would highly recommend both.

A must have for any Spike Lee fan

2008-07-12
This boxed set contains some of Spike's best and early work. Classics like Mo' Better Blues, Crooklyn, and Do the Right Thing are great to watch anytime. You can trace the careers of many mega superstars before they became huge Hollywood names. This is a great way to spend $20 on movies!

Great Inexpensive Collection of Spike Lee's Films

2008-04-17
This is an inexpensive but great collection of of Spike Lee's films. Who could ask for more? Some are better than others, but all are good and are worth more than one look. My favorite is Crooklyn but I enjoy the others too. Do The Right Thing and Clockers are also masterpieces. Jungle Fever and Mo' Better Blues have some great moments. Do yourself a favor - enjoy!

Nostalgic camera angles and techniques

2008-03-20
Though some of the movies portray the lives of Americans as typically violent or illegal, the stories themselves have a valid life that captivates the viewer and almost makes them feel familiar with the experience. This collection of movies is easily worth the time invested for the added perspectives. Clockers however is a tad bit gory and can be skipped altogether. -JS

READ FIRST BEFORE BUYING

2008-02-13
In reality, I wouldn't give this product a one star rating. I'd probably give it a three or a four. However, I know that I (and I assume other people) tend to read the one-star ratings before buying something, rather than the better reviews, and I may have an issue with my collection that other people may want to consider before purchasing. My main problem is that of the five movies, two (Clockers and Jungle Fever) contained many 'digital glitches'. Clockers is actually on the verge of being unwatchable because the DVD is of such a low quality. That being said, the remaining movies work perfectly, and I'm sure I'll enjoy them many more times down the road. Yes, it is pretty disappointing that only 3/5ths of the product works, but, in the end, three great movies for $20 is still a great deal.

Essential Films

2008-01-07
Five groundbreaking films from prolific filmmaker Spike Lee come together in this collection. Starring such heavyweights as Rosie Perez Denzel Washington Wesley Snipes and John Turturro in career-defining roles the films include CROOKLYN DO THE RIGHT THING CLOCKERS JUNGLE FEVER and MO' BETTER BLUES. See individual titles for descriptions.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: R UPC: 025192956720 Manufacturer No: 29567

A Night with Spike

2007-12-08
"Mo Betta makes it Mo Betta" These are the films that we formed our awareness with and opened our eyes to the race issues in America that get conveniently dusted under the rug - but the lump is so big. The racist problems of the past are still a problem today but they are hidden better. Spike Lee is the director that brought us the reality of the African American upper middle class back to the big screen. But more than that, he brought us a slice of life from everyones perspective, the everyday problems between husband and wife that lead to the husband looking for love outside of his marriage. (Jungle Fever) The problem of being swept up with the emotions of the crowd and lumping people into stereo types or standing alone for what you know is the right thing to do, regardless of the outcome. (Do the right thing) There is one thing to be talented and devoted to your art. Pride and treating people like objects or possessions eventually you have to pay for your sins, most of the time when you least expect it. The Devil gets his due and it is a humbling experience but it is not what happens to you that matters, it is how you recover from it that proves what you are made of. "Back in the day when I was young" when I was a child, when I was growing up life was so much more and there were so many things that made life better then that were ruined by technology. People spent time outside because they wanted to. Exercise was a part of life because there were not many ways around it. People had manners, children had respect for adults and everyone was inside by the time the lights came on. It was not all rose colored glasses and lemonade. There were racial problems and issues there were problems with discrimination and people were poor but the sense of family was better. The stronger the family the stronger the child. I remember when is the theme of Crooklyn. Clockers on the other hand was just not memorable for me something about cops and conscience. The problem with the truth is that it changes depending on who is telling the story. Spike tries to tell everyones story so you can determine the truth for yourself.
All in all if you have a movie marathon night make it an emotional and memorable with Spike.

Well worth it.

2007-07-18
Overall I was very pleased. I didn't give it 5 stars because its missing "He Got Game", but all the rest are acounted for. Great for Spike Lee's fans.

Excellent collection of Spike's joints

2007-07-17
Do you like Spike Lee? Enjoy his movies?

Then buy this collection, a package of his most commercial films and acting ensembles. Clockers is a riveting powerhouse; Mo Better Blues is Denzel. Need I say more?

If you don't care for Spike, this won't move you.

Great Collection

2007-07-12
I'm on a mission to have all or as many of Spike Lee's movies on DVD and this is a great set to have in my collecton.