Review of Dear White People (2014) by Tvjerry — 30 Oct 2014
The trailer for this film (click on the link below) looks like a sassy sendup on stereotypes. As happens sometimes, those are the only 2 1/2 minutes of comedy in the film. The rest takes a satirical, but serious look at racial dynamics, college politics and personal relationships.
It's set at a fictional college where residential hall rivalries cause conflict. Surprisingly, in all the cultural discussion, there's a positive subplot about gay issues. The performances are genuine, but writer/director Justin Simien holds too tightly to his messages, which gives the dialogue too much didactic weight.
Young people might enjoy the MTV-tinged drama, but don't go expecting lots of laffs.
This review of Dear White People (2014) was written by Tvjerry on 30 Oct 2014.
Dear White People has generally received positive reviews.
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