‘Da 5 Bloods’
Few war movies have ever achieved what Spike Lee has done with Da 5 Bloods, now streaming on Netflix. With artistic flair, gorgeous cinematography, and a career-defining performance from Delroy Lindo, Lee has created a war movie that examines the way racism, trauma, imperialism, and violence are tragically, inextricably intertwined. It’s a timely watch, sure, but it’s also a timeless one. Because, as Lee shows us, black Americans have been fighting for their humanity for far too long, with too few results. Starring Lindo, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, and Isiah Whitlock Jr. as four Vietnam veterans who return to the country where they fought to retrieve their fallen comrade—as well as buried treasure—Da 5 Bloods takes you on a journey you’ll never forget. (Be warned: The film depicts graphic violence in a way that may be upsetting to some.)