The polarization of "Crash"

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Here's the funny thing: it's not an "African/American racial and cultural" themed movie. Written/directed by a white man, edited by a white man, produced by white men, about all different kinds of races. And everyone comes out looking horrible in it-- especially the Asians in the film, who have nothing redeeming about them whatsoever. I don't understand why Oprah Winfrey was calling it "her" movie-- a movie about/for the black population. As far as I can gather, it says nothing flattering (or really "real"--ie not exaggerated) about anyone. Every person in that film was depicted as despicable racist. Not that the film was about people, per se. I feel that as far as narrative and construction, it's completely artless (aside from some performances.)

I'm glad that the second viewing affected you so, iSm. Not that I wish unpleasant viewing experiences for you, just that I couldn't--for the life of me-- understand why you liked it so.

On the other hand, BBM is an example of a film that I can completely understand would affect so many people, even though I didn't feel affected in the same way.