Blindspotting (2018, Daveed Diggs)

[Leonidas King]

And to think this is the director's first feature length film and the guy is only 29 years old.

*hats off*

[Leonidas King]

This has completely vanished from every single theater around here. It's frustrating such an amazing film got shafted by audiences.

I basically almost had the entire screening for myself. That goes to show this movie slipped under everyone's radar.

So thankful I gave it a shot. It was easily the biggest surprise of the year for me aside from A Quiet Place.

[Chaotic]

My theater gets like 99.9% of all releases but never got this one.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Originally Posted by Chaotic

My theater gets like 99.9% of all releases but never got this one.

Same here. But get stuff I never heard of like Death of A Nation.

[Karmasux96]

Yeah I think it made it 1 week in our first run theater here. I was lucky enough to catch it last weekend at the discount theater, and just got back from my second viewing. An incredible movie, second favorite of the year and far better than I expected.

Hope it makes it big come rewards season and more promotion.

[BluCollector13]

I saw this last month at a sneak screening with Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal Q&A after. It's a very refreshing and haunting experience full of panache and deep contemplation about race, gentrification, trauma and surviving in a modern world that sees you as something you aren't. And Diggs NEEDS to be considered for Best Actor for the climax. That was something deeply profound.

[Impossible]

It's always nice to witness karma being dealt...it's just a shame Diggs got caught in the crossfire.

[DanTheMan]

Can someone get a poll added? Clearly, those who’ve seen the film feel it’s a 4/5 or 5/5.

[Leonidas King]

:clears throat:

Jacob (OP) you had one job.

[jacobsever]

I literally have no idea how to do that.

I went to "edit" and even to "advanced", and I see nothing about adding a poll.

EDIT: Nevermind, got it.

[MrTwoArms]

I would have gave it a 4.5, but I have no problem rounding it up to a 5. It's my favorite movie of the year so far.

I've been listening to Daveed's music non-stop on YouTube since, just biding time til the blu-ray release.

Here's a couple standouts if anyone is interested:

[Show spoiler]

Daveed Diggs & Rafael Casal - Easy Come, Easy Go (from the BLINDSPOTTING Motion Picture Soundtrack) - YouTube

clipping. - Shooter [OFFICIAL VIDEO] - YouTube

[jacobsever]

Blindspotting || CinemaCon 2018 Presentation || Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal || SocialNews.XYZ - YouTube

Good lord. These guys are so smart and creative.

[Leonidas King]

Not counting on it but I hope Summit (a.k.a Lionsgate) ensures on a 4K release.

[Member-275053]

Saw this back in January at Sundance. Not a fan. I didn't particularly care for the story arc, or the Miles character. Perhaps I will warm up to it on a re-watch.

[jacobsever]

Originally Posted by JWFORD

Saw this back in January at Sundance. Not a fan. I didn't particularly care for the story arc, or the Miles character. Perhaps I will warm up to it on a re-watch.

Very interesting.

I know I thought I wouldn't like the Miles character based on the trailer, but I was actually really blown away and surprised by how much I took to him in the film itself. On a surface level, he's a problematic white dude appropriating black culture.

On a more deeper level, he's an individual that grew up in an area, and is a product of his environment. He doesn't see black or white. He's not pretending to be anybody else, or fake. He is who he is, based upon where he grew up and how he was raised. He's also a very charming, sweet man that loves his child and his partner. He's no "thug". He's not buying a gun for street credit. He wanted a weapon to protect his family, as most supporters of the 2nd amendment do. Sure, he has a hot head, but he is loyal to his friends and his significant other. His change throughout the film is heartbreaking, and both the scene with him and Collin fighting in the parking lot, and the scene with him and his partner at the dinner table are both incredible and major moments of his life. They're both loud and subtle at the same time, and you see him finally let down his outward image and become vulnerable to those he holds close.

Like I said, this movie is probably my favorite movie of the past 5 years, and has so many deep levels.

[Member-275053]

I'm so glad this film resonated with you. But, unfortunately, it didn't for me.

[willtopower]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

Very interesting.

I know I thought I wouldn't like the Miles character based on the trailer, but I was actually really blown away and surprised by how much I took to him in the film itself. On a surface level, he's a problematic white dude appropriating black culture.

On a more deeper level, he's an individual that grew up in an area, and is a product of his environment. He doesn't see black or white. He's not pretending to be anybody else, or fake. He is who he is, based upon where he grew up and how he was raised. He's also a very charming, sweet man that loves his child and his partner. He's no "thug". He's not buying a gun for street credit. He wanted a weapon to protect his family, as most supporters of the 2nd amendment do. Sure, he has a hot head, but he is loyal to his friends and his significant other. His change throughout the film is heartbreaking, and both the scene with him and Collin fighting in the parking lot, and the scene with him and his partner at the dinner table are both incredible and major moments of his life. They're both loud and subtle at the same time, and you see him finally let down his outward image and become vulnerable to those he holds close.

Like I said, this movie is probably my favorite movie of the past 5 years, and has so many deep levels.

His relationship with Collin and their obvious differences establish a really meaningful parallel that I think allows both characters to be fully exposed. The scene in the alley where they argue and the following scene at the dinner table are so powerful and really hit you like a blunt object. Not sure you could achieve that if Miles were a different character or not present.

[Movieman73]

So is there any word on the blu ray release of this? I'd really like to see it again.

[Leonidas King]

a BD release for this has been super quiet.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

a BD release for this has been super quiet.

Will it even get a BD?