Film1995127 min

Higher Learning

Name: Higher Learning
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1995
Duration: 127 min
Cast: Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rapaport, Jennifer Connelly, Ice Cube

Taste attributes: crimedramaromancethrillerteenslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringcoming of agecomplex relationshipfighting evilfish out of water/culture clashinjustice/tragedy/vengeancelove conquers allrescue/escape/jeopardysocial commentary

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Boxlist takeA contained crime drama that is serious, grounded and stirring. Best if you like close-up stories over spectacle.

Taste details

Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

Quality rating

6.4 /10

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What lines up

Pace: Slow, just how this profile likes it
Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it

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Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate

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Synopsis

Malik is an African-American student attending on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge, a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.

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