highly enjoyable sequel, co-written by the brilliant Jordan Peele of “Get Out,” Win Rosenfeld and Nia DaCosta. The film, which is in theaters Friday, is a million times better than the two godawful ’90s follow-ups, has a crystal clear political take and tackles gentrification, cops and more.
There’s no mistaking what “Candyman” is trying to say. Even so, the loud messages don’t overwhelm the plot or characters because director DaCosta, in only her second feature, has made such an exciting, fun movie.This time, we’re in the Cabrini-Green area of 2019.
The decrepit towers were torn down in 2011 and only some abandoned row houses remain. Meanwhile, the formerly feared neighborhood — once known as “Little Hell” — has become hot, hot,.
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