This was an intense, funny, and deeply moving look at some of the biggest social issues facing our country today from race to economic disparity and gentrification to gun violence. There are some tropes and plot contrivences that could have been the downfall of the film if the writing, cinematography, and acting hadn't been outstanding. It is the total package - funny, thoughtful, with moments that leave you waiting for the other shoe to drop.

This movie is 100% an absolute masterpiece that left me shaken to my core. It is equally as tense as it is hilarious and socially conscious in its representation and love for the Bay area

A must see for a kinder world

Best movie of the year. Will see it again! It is incredible, well-written and performed. Makes you think and challenges the status quo. Run don’t walk to this one!!

This is America.

This movie was well done and awesome!!!

This movie was so excellent . It had a great cast a must see go out and see this movie you will laugh and cry a little

Moving performances from a great cast but a bit of an uneven film in tone. However, it's a strong debut showing promise for future projects with all involved.

Wish I could’ve met the cast

Straight outa Oakland

The title is perfect for the whole theme of the movie. This is a very intense, eye-opening film. Even if you are not one of the most emphatic people out there, you will feel everything Collin, the main character feels. It keeps you on the edge of the seat at times, honestly rooting for an ex-con hiding a gun not to be caught by the police. I am not a film critic, but I can honestly say it is one of the best acting I have seen in a long time. It truly made me FEEL everything. Kudos to Daveed and Rafael!

This was definitely not promoted like it should have been because this was an awesome movie!

Best movie I've seen this year.

The movie had a strong message and had the potential to have an even stronger message. I just feel the Director's were not consistent in their delivery of that message consistent in the delivery of their message and left out all of the comedy.

It depicts how hard it is as a black man in this society trying to just live your life in peace. also the hatred we deal with from police and whites.

Both the lead and supporting actors had great chemistry on screen, and really played their roles. It was an emotional storyline that takes you through the depth of trauma convicts experience as people of color. Definitely a must see, that deserves an award.

This film captured the heart of a message that's been seen as some sort of rascist propoganda when shared by followers of the #Blacklivesmatter movement. It manages to do so in a very poignant, yet occasionally hilarious manner. It's so refreshing to see something so entertaining and intensely thought provoking all in one originally creative package. This film checks all the boxes.

Really good movie with a message! Must see!

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This movie was so good left me speechless I got chills!

I enjoyed the movie. Everyone struggles. Everyone has to grow. Life is a journey. Some journeys are more enjoyable than others. It’s the way nature planned it.

Such a great movie!! Will see it again!

This story needed to be told. Congratulations to the cast and crew for an amazing production.

Loved it!

Great movie about the things people goes thru in there life's. A eye opener.

I’m in love

This movie will stand out for it great writing.

This was a really good movie; kept you in suspense. The actors chosen for the main parts were a great choice. I'd recommend this.

I liked the movie very much! I would like to see this turned into a series, the chemistry and characters were amazing.

Touched on serious of everyday events

Really eye opening movie. Will have you on the edge of your seat.

Kept me captivated

A great movie to watch!

Great movie

Everything come together at the end. I sat in my seat during the credits absorbing what I just saw and heard.

I like message the movie was about especially what is happening in world today with cops and black men.

I love this movie so much it was intense but great❤️💛

#daveeddiggs

Go see it! Raw, true and stunning.

Masterfully addresses hot topics in the zeitgeist: gentrification, racism, police shootings, guns, etc. while naturally weaving in humor and writing style in the vein of Hamilton. Scene when they’re selling the sailboat is pure gold. Amazing movie. A real success.

One of the greatest movies I have ever seen! It handles so many heavy topics with grace and complexity while leaving you on a laugh. You are rewarded by repeated watching

You have to see it to understand. I recommend you see it and try to understand the truth of it.

Such a great, original, and creative movie. Can’t wait to get it on Blu-ray.

amazing and moving

i enjoyed this movie, Not enough press but caught this in time to see at local theatre.

A movie that makes you reevaluate the world

It just hits reality!

You will walk in the shoes of a black man in oakland and realize his fears.

Saw this movie mentioned on Vice News. It was great. Worth see!

Great film, would watch it again and the film beautifully captures what goes on in an ex convicts heads and feelings even after being released from jail.

By equal turns tense and witty but with plenty of perceptive social commentary to go around, this is a film that only gets more rewarding the more you look under its surface.

Amon Warmann

Empire

As led by Daveed Diggs’ impassioned, tormented performance, Blindspotting is hard to shake, despite its on-the-nose plot points and melodramatic flourishes.

In a stroke of combined wisdom and humility, rather than pretending to have the answers, Casal and Diggs are content to pose the questions, relying on their considerable wit and comedic charm to present such tricky topics in refreshingly engaging fashion.

Peter Debruge

Variety