“Da 5 Bloods” on Netflix is an exceptional film.
From the moment I saw the first trailer for Spike Lee’s newest movie, I knew that I had to check it out. The film dropped Friday, and I cruised through it. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
I’ll keep this spoiler free because there is a massive reveal in the film, and spoiling it would kind of ruin the whole point.
The plot is reasonably simple on the surface. A group of black Vietnam War vets travel back to the country to find a hidden treasure and the remains of a buddy who didn’t make it home.
The film is an emotional rollercoaster about loyalty, race relations during the time of the Vietnam war, friendship, love, loss and so much more.
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I’ll be honest. It was exactly what I was expecting, but it was still damn good. I found myself cheering for the main characters, empathizing with them and getting angry at other times.
Whenever a film takes you through that kind of ride, you know it was worth your attention.
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My only complaint is that Chadwick Boseman isn’t in the movie nearly as much as I expected him to be. He plays the role of the friend killed during the war.
For a guy with so much talent and name recognition, his role is pretty much kept to a few flashbacks.
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If you have a few hours to kill and need a movie recommendation, “Da 5 Bloods” from Spike Lee on Netflix is worth every minute of your time.