Can't say this is a "masterpiece," but it is one of my favorite films. Personally, I can relate to many of the "characters" and situations presented in the film. That's why I loved it. If you can't relate, then you'll most likely find reasons to not like the film (poor sound, non-actors, no plot). It's poetry in motion that captures a time and era better than any film of that era, particularly those made with all-black casts. The black-and-white imagery only adds to the film's poetic beauty. Personally, I haven't enjoyed any of Burnett's work I've seen since this...but he hit the mark on this one. I'd still hesitate to call this, or any film I've ever seen (whether Scorcese or Spielberg was directing) a "masterpiece," though. That's just the marketers trying to get as many of you to see it as possible.
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