So what blew me away was the end. As soon as he grabbed that trashcan, I knew trouble was coming, but it was still a shock when he instigated that riot. Of course he was frustrated, but rationally speaking, it wasn't Sal's fault that his friend got killed. I guess when you're feeling that trapped, you don't really consider your options.
But the next morning, he and Sal kind of work things out. It was sort of sweet. I mean, if I was Sal, no way would I have paid Mookie. But he did...he even gave him some extra money, money that Mookie tried to refuse. It was an odd way to end the film, but very thought-provoking as well. Did the riot lead to a better understanding between the men? Or just a sort of resignation?
Overall, the film passes judgment on all of the characters...but the film also promotes understanding of them. Mookie is no exception. I feel that Mookie was meant to be a generally likable character, but by no means a perfect one.
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