5 Reasons BlacKkKlansman Is Set To Be This Summer’s Breakout Hit
3. It Received Critical Acclaim At The Cannes Film Festival
Before its wider theatrical release, BlacKkKlansman debuted at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and was met with a reported six-minute-long standing ovation. It was also awarded the Grand Prix, the second highest award at the festival, which, although it is not a guaranteed metric of success, makes it a definite contender during next year’s awards season.
The film has already received impressive reviews for both its story and its performances, with critics labelling it Lee’s best work in decades and praising the cultural significance of the film.
Currently, even before its release, it has an enviable 96% approval and a 94% ‘want to see’ rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, so looks set to become popular both critically and commercially.