The American Society of Magical Negroes

2024
PG-13
1 घं 44 मि

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3.8/10

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David Alan Grier and Justice Smith in The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)

Aren is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance.

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Satire Comedy Fantasy

एक युवक, एरेन, को जादुई काले लोगों के एक गुप्त समाज में भर्ती किया जाता है, जिनका परम कारण सफेद लोगों के जीवन को आसान बनाना है.एक युवक, एरेन, को जादुई काले लोगों के एक गुप्त समाज में भर्ती किया जाता है, जिनका परम कारण सफेद लोगों के जीवन को आसान बनाना है.एक युवक, एरेन, को जादुई काले लोगों के एक गुप्त समाज में भर्ती किया जाता है, जिनका परम कारण सफेद लोगों के जीवन को आसान बनाना है.

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Official Trailer

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The American Society of Magical Negroes

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The American Society of Magical Negroes

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A Discussion with the 'The American Society of Magical Negroes' Cast & Director

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The American Society Of Magical Negroes: Job Interview

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The American Society Of Magical Negroes: White Discomfort

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The American Society Of Magical Negroes: College

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Reviewers say 'The American Society of Magical Negroes' tackles racism, identity, and societal expectations with satire. It's praised for addressing racial inequalities and stereotypes, blending humor with serious commentary. The film sparks discussions on race relations and offers a unique take on the "magical negro" trope. Performances by Justice Smith and David Alan Grier are lauded. However, some find it slow, preachy, or lacking in satirical impact, leading to mixed opinions.

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1elijahperryakamrelijahp-49231

A tired, played out gag with nothing new to say

There's only so many times you can repeat the same 'white people so fragile' joke before it gets stale, and The American Society of Magical Negroes forms its entire foundation around it. It says absolutely nothing new or profound about racism, and right from the jump, you know exactly where it's headed. The new recruit, played by Justice Smith, has to tend to a white male who's down on his luck, and he meets an Armenian woman in a coffee shop and falls in love with her. In order to keep the white man happy, the recruit must surrender his feelings in order to make his white client happier, lest he ends up destroying the entire foundation the Society is set upon.

I was in the auditorium with one other man, and not a single one of us were genuinely entertained by what was going on (the other dude was just messing around on his phone). I ended up walking out an hour in because I knew where it was going and it wasn't going to get any better, and I highly suggest staying as far away from this one as possible.

1Snider552002

The American Society of Magical Negroes Review

I was hoping to atleast get a couple laughs or see some interesting/fresh takes on black American culture; I was sadly disappointed. I expected so little and was still so let down. I'm mostly confused as to why anyone who want they names attached to such a stupid, ignorant, devisive and hateful script. I'm trying to think of a single redeeming feature of this film... the acting was ok even good at times and the direction wasn't bad. That's all I got.

I do not recommend. Don't waste your time. It's not even worth the watch for the lulz or for watching a train wreck.

It's soul sucking to any decent human being, maybe this should be used down in Gitmo for torture?

1cmorris632

Missed the Mark

I'm really shocked ANYONE at ANY POINT thought this script was a good idea. It's one of those films that makes you uncomfortable - not due to the tropes they included, but because of the fact that this is just lazy lazy LAZY writing!

Any sort of movement forward has been pushed back by decades thanks to the 'brain trust' that came up with this garbage. It's 2024 - we're better than this, aren't we?

The premise of this whole film is insulting to our people - in ALL regards. The fact that it bombed at the box office is of no shock - nor should it be to anyone who saw it. Thank goodness we have American Fiction; at least that spectacular film made its point w/o being ridiculous .

2Bleu-Le-Fluff-0969

Interesting concept but fails to deliver it uniquely and creatively

Watched this at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

This is the kind of movie where it has an interesting premise and it could have explored interesting satirical themes and ideas but instead, the filmmaker doesn't really offer much with any creative outlooks and follows cliched and uninteresting tropes.

Kobi Libii has a concept that could have been interesting but his bland direction and the unambitious tones really create a hollow and investing story with dull cliche tropes, uninteresting characters and weak performances from the cast members. I like Justice Smith and Smith is trying his best but unfortunately his dull character and the poor dialogue really lacks his performance. Throughout, I found myself feeling bored and thinking that this movie could have been at least interesting if the filmmaker had thought about actually trying to add something that feels weird or unique. But that's not what I got. Instead, what I got was more of a dull and uninspired narrative that really wastes the talented cast and concepts.

What a shame.

1joshuagolson

Wasted opportunity

The very premise of the movie would suggest it's going to be a comedy, maybe something that addresses racism in a way that everyone can still enjoy. Something akin to "blazing saddles" would have made this movie worth watching. Instead you are left with a movie with a million logic gaps, no real humor, no action and nothing close to witty dialogue. Feels more like somebody took their inspiration from a 4 year old complaining about things they don't understand and making suggestions that do not make sense. If I could give this movie a negative star rating I would, instead I'm left giving it a 1 star rating as that is the lowest rating I can give.

The 'American Society' Journey From Script to Screen

Watch our conversation with The American Society of Magical Negroes writer and director Kobi Libii and lead actors Justice Smith and David Alan Grier.

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The film was pulled from theaters after three weeks.

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A man in the background exits a building and begins walking toward the foreground. He sees the filming in progress and runs back into the building.

भाव
Aren: You're not my friend. And you don't want to be friends, because if we were actual friends, you would have to talk to me and listen to me and make space for the reality that I live in a country that makes me feel like it wants me dead. Where if I get shot today, there is an army of people ready to explain how it was probably my fault. And I feel that every day, in every glance, in every movie that's supposed to be uplifting. And that changes everything. That changes how I walk and how I talk and how I take up space! Or don't! It changes what risks feel reasonable and which ones are insane. And it's taken me my whole life to realize that this is a weight that I walk around with all the time. And after this lifelong journey of figuring out that maybe this shit impacts everything I do, you want to turn around and act like I'm crazy for acknowledging it. No, no, no, no. No, no, no, no. You don't get to put me in danger just because you don't want to feel like an asshole. Be the asshole. Because the shame that you feel like you did something wrong just by being yourself, that is my whole life. And this place, this country has been so deeply indifferent to whether or not I exist that on some level, I don't think I have the right to. And what I am saying to you that you so steadfastly refuse to hear is fuck that! I do! I deserve to be here, not just on this stage but in this world. And that, believe it or not, is a revelation to me. So you want to know about my-my "diverse experience"? I have been on this planet for 27 years, and I just figured out this week that I deserve to be alive.