This is a movie that takes us back in time to an era that has not necessarily passed. Racial issues persist. One would imagine that after so many years, we would have evolved, but, we have not come too far from where the movie takes us. Every scene is vary gripping. The characters seem, for the must part have taken from reality shots even though, at times they almos seem to be caricatures of themselves.
Nothing comical about any of the frames in this movie even though it appears than an attempt at it was made.
The cinematography is very good and realistic.
Spike Lee has established as serious filmmaker. By the way his chops as an actor are shown clearly.