Review of Dear White People (2014) by Estaajustaa — 21 Oct 2014
I was really excited to watch “Dear White People” because there would finally was be a film that would spark a discussion on race. I love how the film focuses on issues of not only race but sexual orientation, and general stereotyping as well.
Throughout the movie, a lot of great topics were touched, but I feel that the delivery was very poor and the story-line was a little confusing. At the end of watching the movie, I’m sad to say that, I questioned what the ultimate message was.
Yes, the movie did touch on many issues on race but I wish that they would have focused more on why these issues exist and how we can solve the problem. I appreciate the humor throughout the movie but I feel that this movie seemed to be making fun of black issues rather than coming from a more serious approach.
At the end of the movie, even as a black woman, I felt racism wasn't a serious reality for most and instead it’s something “funny”. Many may disagree that the movie should have gone deeper and focused more on the struggles of racism, from a more serious approach, so that viewers could leave the theaters more willing for a change.
It’s up to you to watch the film and see if you agree with this statement or not.
This review of Dear White People (2014) was written by Estaajustaa on 21 Oct 2014.
Dear White People has generally received positive reviews.
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