Mo Better Blues

Year: 1990

Grade: C

Country: USA

Director: Lee

Review

spike lee is always able to bring out good performances in his actors, and this is no exception. what he isn’t able to do this time is make the issues of the film relate in a larger context. the movie touches on racial issues, a bit on gender issues, and the integrity of music, but it doesn’t really expound upon them. despite being over two hours long it doesn’t seem to get much down, it could have benefitted from some good editing and more focus. certainly not lee’s best effort.