It has some powerful images.... very true images.
Let me just say that I do not feel that it is as bad as FreeHuewy states. The movie has it's flaws:

Lenght: To much time spent rehashing the show

Subplots: Jada's character's sex life

One Dimensional Characters: Micheal Rapaport

But for all that is bad in the film, I feel there is alot more good. Yes, it is over the top as well it should be, I find it as equally over the top as frog dropping out of the sky, Magnolia, or any other film that attempt to make some kind of statement, American Beauty. It is harsh, but I feel that it has been judged it a little to harshly, it is not the best film I have ever seen but, I did not watch the movie for great cinematography. Yo I would advise anyone interested to check it out..it think you will like it...

Peace