i think the comedic bits really hurts this film, the performances are strong and the story is really good but the somewhat underdeveloped sidecharacters and out of place comedic moments are underwhelming.
Chi-Raq
No peace. No piece.
Rating
3.0 (1)
Release Date
12/4/2015Runtime
127 minsOverview
A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
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A bold, genre-blending provocation that weaponizes Greek theatre's subversive comedy against Chicago's cycle of gang violence. Lee's trademark style, mixing theatrical artifice, musical numbers, and social rage, transforms a ancient text into a scathing, darkly funny cry for peace.
Mood
AngryDefiantAbsurdHopeful
Themes
GenderPowerRedemption
Tone
Satirical
Pacing
Brisk
Look
Stylized genreHigh-contrast
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Graphic violence
Teyonah Parris
Lysistrata
Nick Cannon
Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree
Wesley Snipes
Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews
Angela Bassett
Miss Helen Worthy
Samuel L. Jackson
Dolmedes
John Cusack
Fr. Mike Corridan
Jennifer Hudson
Irene
David Patrick Kelly
General King Kong
D. B. Sweeney
Mayor McCloud
Dave Chappelle
Morris
Steve Harris
Ole Duke
Harry Lennix
Commissioner Blades
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