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It's the hottest day of the summer. You can do nothing, you can do something, or you can...Do the Right Thing. Directed by visionary filmmaker Spike Lee, Do the Right Thing is one of the most thought-provoking and groundbreaking films of the last 20 years. The controversial story centers around one scorching inner-city day, when racial tensions reach the boiling point in a tough Brooklyn neighborhood. Featuring over four hours of bonus features, a digitally remastered picture and new 5.1 surround sound audio, Do the Right Thing 20th Anniversary Edition captures an unforgettable piece of American history.
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By A. cudtomer (Providence, RI USA)
I saw this movie because I had heard so many things about it. Some people called it the "best movie ever made", "an intense look at racial intolerance in America" or simple a "masterwork". Finally I saw it, and although it has it's interesting moments, the movie only seems to work for minority's. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a racist, but living on a country were there isn't that much racism (Mexico) I founded the movie to be a slow and pointless movie. Yet my African-American friends see a "message" I never founded in the movie. Why did Mookie throw that trash can at the window? I don't know, this movie is only meant for some people.
By M. Shelton (Charlotte, NC)
2 Discs, Dolby 5.1 soundtrack(which is VERY nice), 11 Deleted scenes, special with the cast Do the Right Thing 20 Years later(Great)& Remastered picture. Quality & price are amazing. If you don't have this, this is the version you have been waiting for. Thank you Criterion for your version but....Universal hit this one out of the park.
Thanks Universal......
By Randy Keehn (Williston, ND United States)
I watched "Do the Right Thing" the other night and I am still sifting through my reactions. I know that I am essentially hanging on to a real sense of disappointment in the Mookie, the chacter played by the director/producer/writer (and probably a few other things as well) Spike Lee. Lee's acting was sufficient but the actions he took and the attitude he displayed gave me a perspective of a man doomed to a life of failure. In a movie that explored so many perspectives, it was unfortunate that failure was the ultimate message.
"Do the Right Thing" brings to life a community (Bedford-Stuyvessant) that those of us in the boonies only read about in a negative vein. The life of this community on the hottest day of the year finds its' own collective thermomiter reaching a combustible level. We can sense that as the day begins with optimism but gradually succumbs to various lingering anymosities. The wide range of characters of different personalities and races display their own perspectives, priorities and attitudes. Some of them are humorous, some are entertaining, some are challenging and some are disturbing but it takes all kinds. Perhaps that it the greatness of "Do the Right Thing"; the wide range of perspectives that this eclectic group displays. Lee's ability to show the positives and negatives of just about every character in the film seems to be leading us to a balanced perspective of our own. As we sense the growing tension, we get a general idea of what will likely happen. When it does, each viewer will have to decide for themselves how to react to it.
My guess is that Spike Lee intends us to see that not all is right and not all is wrong and, since we live in a diverse world, the more we look for the positive, the better our own world will be. Oddly enough, his own character is the one that seems to challenge this theory. Is Mookie the catalyst of change or is he the instrument of destruction? A movie that makes me think so hard on it's theme ought to be given a 5 Star rating. However, the opportunity of hope was lost in the manner Lee chose to end this film. His concluding pair of quotations continued the challenge of thought and the misguided direction of choices. This is an entertaining film with good to outstanding acting that will draw you in and leave you wondering which characters DID the right thing.
By Cristina Y. Dominguez (Laredo,TX USA)
My dvd arrived a month after I purchased it. It arrived after the date I was told. I am seeking a refund but I have not recieved an answer. I guess they dont want to refund me my money. I will never purchase anything from dvd legacy. The service is bad. I dont recommend anyone buying anything from them!!!
By Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service)
The Criterion Edition of Do The Right Thing exceeded my biggest anticipations. Not only is this one of the best films I've ever seen; the entire second DVD is filled with meaningful extras that provide so much insight and information as to how they made this film. The cinematography and the choreography are easily some of the best I've ever seen--period. The acting was extremely convincing; and the action moved along so well that it had my full attention the entire length of the movie. Spike Lee created a film that shows precisely what each character was thinking and that's exceptional.
When the action starts, we are quickly introduced to several characters, which is a good idea because that way the slice of life we get in this film can start as soon as possible. It all takes place in the not exactly opulent neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York City. We meet Sal (Danny Aiello), the Italian owner of a pizzeria who built his business there over the previous twenty-five years; Sal's too sons Pino (John Turturro) and Vito (Richard Edson) work with Sal. Mookie (Spike Lee) is the rather irresponsible young delivery man at Sal's pizzeria who doesn't push himself too hard when he works. Mookie's girlfriend Tina (Rosie Perez) and their very young son Hector live with Tina's mother in a small, cramped apartment. We also meet the elders of the block, Da Mayor (Ossie Davis) and Mother Sister (Ruby Dee) who dispense well meant advice to the younger people on the block. In addition, we meet Mookie's friends including Buggin Out (Giancarlo Esposito) and Radio Raheem (Bill Nunn).
There has always been racial tension on the block; this tension is principally between the African-American people and the white people (Sal and his two sons); but there is also tension between the Koreans (who own a small marketplace store) and the rest of the people both black and white.
The film doesn't truly follow a heavily scripted plot; for the better part of the film we get a slice of life look at how people get along and don't get along on the block in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The film also takes place on one of the hottest days of the year; and as the temperature rises so do the racial tensions. Any humorous moments gradually diminish as tensions rise--and when the sun sets, things actually get even hotter. All through the day, Buggin Out has tried to organize a boycott of Sal's pizza place because Sal won't put pictures of African-Americans on the walls of his establishment; and this angers Buggin Out as well as some of the other younger black people on the block. After sunset, just when you would think people might be able to calm down, there is plenty of tragedy that you won't forget anytime soon.
The second DVD gives us a plethora of extras that actually mean something and teach you things about the movie rather than just have actors and filmmakers gush about how wonderful it was to do it all. We get great footage of Spike Lee's 1989 press conference at The Cannes Film Festival; and there's an extensive "making of" documentary that lasts an hour all in itself! There are screen tests and behind the scenes footage of Lee and the actors debating how to best portray a situation. I really admire how well Spike Lee managed that--he truly listens to the cast to get their ideas and suggestions to make the movie even better! It takes a great man to be able to do that when he's both the director and the writer of a film.
Do The Right Thing, as people will correctly tell you, doesn't decide for you whether or not violence is the best way to deal with racism and racial tensions. We are left with two quotes at the very end of the film--one from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who advocated for peaceful resolutions, and another quote from Malcolm X who was more receptive to the idea of violence if necessary. You decide for yourself which is the best response. In any event, Do The Right Thing deserves all the credit it ever receives and will receive; and I highly recommend this film. It will be interesting to people who think about racial tensions and people studying sociology and African-American culture and history may also want to consider getting this film.
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