Review of Dear White People (2014) by Jei P — 14 Sep 2015
"Dear White People" is a brilliant satire that explores not only racism's prevelance in our culture, but also prejudice and ignorance in general. It swims in the grey area, so to speak, and never shies away from telling it exactly how it is.
Justin Simien is a bold and strong new voice stylistically, as well as thematically. He is working in a way that's different from somebody like Spike Lee. Lee works in a world of finger-pointing and white shaming, a world that he's genius at exploring on film, but a voice like Simien's stands out to me, because he isn't picking a side. He acknowledges that all of us, in our own way, are morons.
This is also one of the most witty, wordy, and wonderful screenplays I've heard in some time, and the impeccable cast deliver it all with strength and naturalism that balances perfectly with the film's deeply satirical style.
From the sensational performances to the sharp editing to the beautiful stylistic cinematography, this is a film that takes you be the hand and, just when you think you're going for a leisurely stroll, it tears into a crazy sprint that flies by and makes you feel alive. This is a spectacular work of art, and a truly hilarious film.
This review of Dear White People (2014) was written by Jei P on 14 Sep 2015.
Dear White People has generally received positive reviews.
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