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There is a force and focus in Lee's work, an absence of intellectual posturing and a willingness to let his material speak for itself that he has not achieved before.

Average Lee, but still enjoyable overall.

All the elements of an interesting yarn are implicit here -- save one: a compelling central figure

This delightful low-budget comedy, with its all black cast and black humour, is 100 per cent Lee.

A solid mockumentary of both comedy and compassion.

While Lisa Picard may not have the freshest theme around, it is funny and well acted and very knowing about the ins and outs of show business.

For the most part it's all rather pleasant, if somewhat aimless.

Lee's typically paradoxical statements on race and religion muddle the narrative, and his old stylistic tricks -- saturated color schemes, characters addressing the camera -- aren't exactly inspired.