La Haine

89/100 I thought this film was an amazing representation of French unrest at the time. The cinematography was fantastic and really portrayed the bleak nature of the conflict as well as its light on racial matters. I also appreciate the dialogue and simpleness of the film. It’s super easy to follow despite the language barrier, and it’s really cool that the story takes place across one day. It goes a great job building tension and leaves us on a perfect cliffhanger that left me wondering whether the protagonists won. With that being said, it felt a little slow at times and leans a little too much on the feel and vibe rather than creating an engaging storyline. Regardless, I think this is one of the better executed movies I’ve ever seen. It’s short and sweet.