Film Review – They Cloned Tyrone

The screenplay for “They Cloned Tyrone,” written by Tony Rettenmaier and Juel Taylor (who also directs), recalls the golden age of Spike Lee moviemaking, where the talented filmmaker took genuine creative risks with his work, creating cultural and social commentaries with skill. Lee has nothing to do with the effort, but his essence remains in the picture, which is a compelling mix of mystery and conspiracy, endeavoring to understand the Black Experience from a different, more bizarre perspective that retains a sharp satiric edge. “They Cloned Tyrone” is unusual and engrossing at times, with Rettenmaier and Taylor blending the vibe of 1970s cinema with an incisive understanding of character and paranoia, dealing with the broken ways of life as it’s experienced today. It’s never quite outrageous or intense as it initially appears, but it’s a fascinating story told well by the production. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com