Blindspotting
Blindspotting

Blindspotting

2018Movie95 minEnglish

Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles, work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple with identity and their changed realities in the rapidly-gentrifying neighborhood they grew up in.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users88%
Director: Carlos López EstradaGenres: Crime, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

In Oakland, California, Collin is trying to make a clean break from his past and get his life back on track during his final three days of probation. He works with his best friend and partner, Miles, in a moving company. Their friendship is put to the test when Collin witnesses a police brutality incident that makes him question everything he thought he knew about his city and his future.

Critical Reception

Blindspotting was widely acclaimed for its unique blend of humor and social commentary, its powerful performances, and its timely exploration of race, class, and gentrification in Oakland. Critics praised its originality and its ability to tackle serious issues with both wit and urgency.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, witty dialogue and potent social commentary.
  • Celebrated for the incredible chemistry and performances of its lead actors, Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal.
  • Applauded for its bold and innovative filmmaking style, blending comedy, drama, and spoken word.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's raw honesty, powerful messages about race and gentrification, and the dynamic performances. Many found it to be a thought-provoking and relevant story, appreciating its blend of humor and serious themes.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, and won awards at various film festivals including the Tribeca Film Festival and the Deauville American Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's script was co-written by its two lead actors, Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal, who had been friends and collaborators since childhood.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
justhappytobehere

justhappytobeher...

A couple of real world rappers play a couple of movie world rappers who are actually truck drivers but also rap, like, all the time. The movie is a scatter shot of political statements on the contemporary black experience in America. Polici...
Gimly

Gimly

Spectacularly well made, and even weirdly kind of relatable in parts, _Blindspotting_ may not come away being my favourite movie of the year or anything, but it's the sort of one that I would absolutely not be mad about taking home the big ...