The film received generally positive reviews. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes records that 72% of the 60 reviewers viewed it positively. The site's consensus reads, "A work of mournful maturity that sacrifices little of its director's signature energy, Clockers is an admittedly flawed drama with a powerfully urgent message". On Metacritic, the film has a score of 71 out of 100 based on reviews from 20 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
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- 1 Marc DorseyPeople In Search of a Life 6:13
- 2 Chaka KhanLove Me Still 3:26
- 3 Des'reeSilent Hero 5:02
- 4 SealBird of Freedom 5:15
- 5 Crooklyn DodgersReturn of the Crooklyn Dodgers 5:05
- 6 Mega BantonBad Boy No Go a Jail 4:23
- 7 Rebelz Of AuthorityBlast of the Iron 4:12
- 8 Buckshot LeFonqueReality Check 2:52
- 9 Strictly DifficultIlla Killa 4:30
- 10 Rebelz Of AuthoritySex Soldier 3:33
- 11 BrooklynytesReality 3:23
- 12 Marc DorseyChanges 4:13
Clockers
(1995)| Country | |
| Runtime | 2 hr 8 min |
| Budget | $25 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | October 17, 1995 |
| Box Office – Budget | – $11 928 482 |
| Premiere: USA | $13 071 518 September 13, 1995 |
| theaters | 1234 |
| rollout | 108 days |
| Digital: World | September 6, 2006 |
| Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes, Profanity, Violence & Gore, ... |
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Young drug pushers in the projects of Brooklyn live hard dangerous lives, trapped between their drug bosses and the detectives out to stop them.Сast and Crew
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The film "Clockers" is based on the novel of the same name by Richard Price. The book was published in 1992 and is a crime drama that delves into the gritty realities of urban life and the drug trade.Author: Richard Price
Richard Price is an acclaimed American novelist and screenwriter known for his vivid portrayal of urban life and complex characters. His works often explore themes of crime, morality, and the socio-economic challenges faced by individuals in urban settings.Book vs. Film
The film adaptation of "Clockers" stays true to the core themes and narrative of the book, capturing the essence of the characters and the environment they inhabit. However, as with many adaptations, certain elements and subplots from the book were altered or omitted to fit the cinematic format. The film, directed by Spike Lee, brings a unique visual and stylistic interpretation to the story, while maintaining the novel's focus on the moral ambiguities and harsh realities of life in the drug trade.Release
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