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Crash (DVD) Review

Nominated for six Academy Awards- and winner of Best Picture- Crash is more than deserving of the critical acclaim surrounding its release. Probing the deepest recesses of racism- prejudice- and discrimination in modern day America- the film forces viewers to examine their own tendencies to Contd...

Nominated for six Academy Awards- and winner of Best Picture- Crash is more than deserving of the critical acclaim surrounding its release. Probing the deepest recesses of racism- prejudice- and discrimination in modern day America- the film forces viewers to examine their own tendencies to create and foster stereotypes. More importantly- it does so in a way that doesn’t accuse- blame- or pursue a political agenda. In fact- Crash even touches on the shortcomings of political correctness and how some people have allowed outside perceptions to affect personal judgment- often to their own detriment. Written and directed by Paul Haggis- author of the Million Dollar Baby screenplay- Crash is a thoughtful piece of social commentary wrapped in a storyline ripe with conflict and suspense.

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Overall- Crash is an excellent film that lives up to the notoriety and hype. For the typical viewer- it will evoke myriad emotions – hatred of racism- loathing of man’s inhumanity to man- empathy- self-reflection- and an awareness of how one’s own prejudices may affect others. Paul Haggis brilliantly illustrates the consequences of widespread attitudes harboring racist- prejudicial- discriminatory- and stereotypical overtones. He does so without pointing fingers or assigning blame. Everyone is guilty; no race- gender- class- or ideology is spared.

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Crash also probes the depths of American prejudice by addressing the unintended consequences of both affirmative action and political-correctness. It’s this reluctance to strictly adhere to an ideological agenda that empowers Crash with its universal appeal. By not being preachy- the film is better able to relate its themes to viewers from every type of background and perspective. It’s an entertaining film. Hopefully- it also makes each us think twice about the way in which we relate to our fellow man. If so- then Crash is more than just a film; it’s a world-changing experience.

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Britt Gillette is author of The DVD Report- a blog where you can find more reviews like this one of the Crash (DVD).

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