JUNGLE FEVER
Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra
Universal Pictures; Directed by Spike Lee
Rated R; 132 minutes; 1991
This contemporary love story deals with the harsh realities of interracial relationships. When a successful black architect (Wesley Snipes) has an affair with his white secretary (Annabella Sciorra), the couple finds that they are forced to confront some hard truths about how their families and friends deal with their love.
Reviews
"Vastly entertaining, funny, harrowing and wondrously alive! Spike Lee's screenplay is as triumphant as his direction of it. His brilliantly evident talent is light years ahead of his contemporaries. He has an astonishing command of his craft."
- Vincent Canby, NEW YORK TIMES
"Spike Lee’s best film. A potent mix of comedy . . . with scenes of harrowing power. Superb performances."
- Jack Kroll, NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE
"Hotly erotic and brutally funny. JUNGLE FEVER is a powerhouse. Wesley Snipes and Annabella Sciorra are both terrific. This movie is not to be ignored."
- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE
"A 10+! It'll be talked about and talked about. Spike Lee has done it again. He has shown us that he is one of the very best American filmmakers. And talk about sexually provocative!"
- Gary Franklin, KABC-TV
"Extraordinary and remarkable. Spike Lee triumphs! The entire cast shines."
- Neil Rosen, WNCN RADIO
"A brilliant and timeless classic. JUNGLE FEVER is a masterpiece."
- Daphne Davis, AMERICAN WOMAN MAGAZINE
"Absolutely essential moviegoing. A provocative piece of work, alive with lush colors and pulsating music by Stevie Wonder."
- Lawrence Frascella, US MAGAZINE
"Splendid and intense. Wesley Snipes is perfect and Annabella Sciorra is spirited and poignant."
- Bruce Williamson, NEW WOMAN MAGAZINE
"A masterful montage. Exquisitely involving from beginning to end. Powerfully thought-provoking. Spike Lee's direction is superb."
- David Sheehan, KNBC-TV
"Two thumbs up."
- SISKEL & EBERT
BLURB
Your campus can catch the fever with a showing of this emotional film.