Rude

Name: Rude
Genre: 18, 80
Released: 1995
Rating: 4.714

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This is the Easter weekend. In an inner city project, three people struggle against their demons and try to find redemption. They are Maxine, a window dresser depressed since she had an abortion and lost her lover ; Jordan, a boxer who has indulged in gay-bashing ; and 'The General', a drug dealer turned artist.

Who would love this

♥Fans of independent, auteur-driven cinema.
♥Viewers interested in urban dramas and stories about the Black diaspora.
♥Those who appreciate non-linear, atmospheric storytelling and symbolic depth.
♥Students of Canadian film history.

Who might not

✗Viewers who prefer straightforward, linear narratives.
✗Those looking for fast-paced, traditional genre action.
✗Audiences who find fragmented storytelling styles confusing or frustrating.

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What critics are saying about Rude

In Rude (1995), Clement Virgo employs a complex web of visual and auditory symbols to express the ways in which life in a black community in 1990s Toronto ... ... In Rude (1995), Clement Virgo employs a complex web of visual and auditory symbols to express the ways in which life in a black community in 1990s Toronto intersects with religion, gender, and class. These symbols are closely associated with themes of personal redemption and salvation, and brought to life by a range of characters whose journeys are linked by their attempts to escape darkness ... ... In Rude (1995), Clement Virgo employs a complex web of visual and auditory symbols to express the ways in which life in a black community in 1990s Toronto intersects with religion, gender, and class. These symbols are closely associated with themes of personal redemption and salvation, and brought to life by a range of characters whose journeys are linked by their attempts to escape darkness and walk an enlightened path, their common yearning for redemption accentuated by a narrative that takes place over an Easter weekend.

Imagery of a Canadian Babylon: Themes of Religion, Gender and ...

Clement Virgo is a talented director that redefines Toronto filmmaking, especially when making films that deal with the underrepresentation of Black diaspora in a polarizing “Babylon.” Rude presents powerful messages that pay homage to movies such as Do the Right Thing, but it struggles with having an easy to follow narrative and genuinely tends to be more confusing than need be. All in all I enjoyed it for the most part, but I had trouble understanding where and when the different subplots intersect. ... Rude. 1995. Directed by Clement Virgo. Synopsis. Action speaks louder than words. This is the Easter weekend. In an inner city project, three people struggle ... ... Clement Virgo is a talented director that redefines Toronto filmmaking, especially when making films that deal with the underrepresentation of Black diaspora in a polarizing “Babylon.” Rude presents powerful messages that pay homage to movies such as Do the Right Thing, but it struggles with having an easy to follow narrative and genuinely tends to be more confusing than need be.

Rude (1995) directed by Clement Virgo • Reviews, film + cast...