Dear White People

Lionsgate | Release Date: October 17, 2014

4.3	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 154 Ratings

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nosmaMar 27, 2016

First of all the movie title makes me uncomfortable because a movie called 'dear black people' would probably offend me before i have even watched it even if it was a comedy. Seconldy the movie is just not funny it just randomly stumbles overFirst of all the movie title makes me uncomfortable because a movie called 'dear black people' would probably offend me before i have even watched it even if it was a comedy. Seconldy the movie is just not funny it just randomly stumbles over sensitive issues and terrible sterotypes. I knew she wasn't going to let the 'weave' comment go. Isn't the weave thing just tired now? Then the white girl saying she wants her black boyfriend's big black manhood? Seriously? Two thumbs down. A younger audience might look past the prejudice, but the movie is still dull and incredibly slow.… Expand

17 of 20 users found this helpful173

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MargateBuffNov 1, 2014

This is some of the worst crap I've ever seen -- suffocatingly dull, absolutely devoid of wit, poorly acted and scripted by amateurs. The direction -- what the camera chooses to see -- is so static and uninventive that you'd think it was shotThis is some of the worst crap I've ever seen -- suffocatingly dull, absolutely devoid of wit, poorly acted and scripted by amateurs. The direction -- what the camera chooses to see -- is so static and uninventive that you'd think it was shot by a high school student working on a shoestring budget.

The New York Times of course gave it a rave review, which tells you how far the newspaper is willing to go in order to suck up to political correctness and seem hip. As for users, the reviewers are either too young or too stupid to understand what constitutes good satire. Check out the film "Putney Swope" for comparison.… Expand

23 of 36 users found this helpful2313

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estaajustaaOct 22, 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 asI 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.… Expand

15 of 26 users found this helpful1511

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OkaiApr 7, 2018

Unfulfilled potential. Trailer was the best part. 3 stars cuz she’s got nice eyes and decent acting.
I’m a minority and this movie is awful and offensive. Narcissistic privileged girl who gets a pass as a character bc her skin is darker thanUnfulfilled potential. Trailer was the best part. 3 stars cuz she’s got nice eyes and decent acting.
I’m a minority and this movie is awful and offensive. Narcissistic privileged girl who gets a pass as a character bc her skin is darker than the usual overly, self important pretentious c**t.

I like the idea, and fresh perspective, and maybe sometimes things have to be offensive to get attention, but drawing racial lines is too easy. For example, instead of saying ‘dear white people’ which instantly calls out a battle invitation, how about ‘love, black people’ This will get your messages put in a more positive tone, and being directed towards everyone outside of your own group including other minorities and just plain ignorant people, whole saying this is my perspective instead of saying you and this specific group and it’s perspective is the problem. Because by doing this you are than just being just as racist against white people, by overgeneralizing… Expand

6 of 6 users found this helpful60

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ArturosSep 13, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Big waste of time, just another woke racist garbage show against the white people.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

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mcleanman36Nov 29, 2021

Pure propaganda this is not worth your time it is just horrible in any and every way you could possibly think.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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JagMazMay 20, 2018

It's just distasteful... There's not much else you can say. The acting is okay. Writing is okay in terms of construct but not of content. Wouldn't watch it unless you're a SJW wanting some brownie points for yourself. It's just silly.

5 of 6 users found this helpful51

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aamerkastoffFeb 9, 2017

It could have been a good movie that recognized the ridiculous identity politics on college campuses, the hate-filled propaganda pushed forth by old angry leftist professors, and the students who are just trying to get areal education in anIt could have been a good movie that recognized the ridiculous identity politics on college campuses, the hate-filled propaganda pushed forth by old angry leftist professors, and the students who are just trying to get areal education in an environment more concerned with safe spaces, banning free speech that disagrees with leftist ideology, and bubbles than education, free thought, or free speech... but no it was mostly a propaganda film about how White people are stupid, entitled, and evil. They even make fun of the educated Black people who do not act "Back" enough.… Expand

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AntonioBernardoFeb 16, 2017

Racist movie, racist director. Hate-filled propaganda towards white people.
Dull and devoid of humor.
Instead of bringing people together, it keeps opening wounds.

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maxmckay71Feb 10, 2017

Instead of bringing people together it becomes the most racist thing out there. MLK's dream is dead in this movie. There is no attempt to even bring folks together. There honestly shouldn't be a color. There is no us vs them outsideInstead of bringing people together it becomes the most racist thing out there. MLK's dream is dead in this movie. There is no attempt to even bring folks together. There honestly shouldn't be a color. There is no us vs them outside someone wanting there to be. Those claiming to fight racism in America usually are some of the most closeted racists of all. Seriously the director tweeting "F**K white people" after Trump won kinda says it all.… Expand

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LeZeeSep 29, 2016

Is it about the student politics or racism?

Actually, I don't understand this film, I mean the story, what it intended to tell us. Maybe it's for Americans only. I thought it could be some underrated cool comedy, but what I just saw wasIs it about the student politics or racism?

Actually, I don't understand this film, I mean the story, what it intended to tell us. Maybe it's for Americans only. I thought it could be some underrated cool comedy, but what I just saw was definitely not expected. I kind of felt it was a student politics and if it stayed like that way I would have had no problem. But they said it is a comedy and I did not get any, in between it became a racism thing. I never understood this American racism, why they're making it so complicated. Especially the condition of the US is not looking good right now and this film pours a more oil to it. I'm neither white nor black or an American, and sorry I did not find it a good film. Even more, I don't get, how a television series is getting ready to follow-up it. So no offense for those who liked it, seems I'm in a wrong place. I just rated and reviewed what I felt it deserves, other than that I'm not against the film. I'm out of here!

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10 of 13 users found this helpful103

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MarcioCavalcantFeb 11, 2017

Racist, ignorant and distasteful! If anyone actually trully believes "white people can't be victims of racism" as they said in the movie, said person should (and would, in any minimally developed country) be criminally prosecuted, because...Racist, ignorant and distasteful! If anyone actually trully believes "white people can't be victims of racism" as they said in the movie, said person should (and would, in any minimally developed country) be criminally prosecuted, because... GUESS WHAT? SAID PERSON JUST COMMITED RACISM.… Expand

9 of 12 users found this helpful93

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JonEh21May 4, 2018

Trash, this isn't about expressing the point of view of the colored Americans, this is about dividing people even further. Do we make a Dear Black People from the Chinese next? Or maybe Dear Asian people from the Jewish? ...Such garbage, I'mTrash, this isn't about expressing the point of view of the colored Americans, this is about dividing people even further. Do we make a Dear Black People from the Chinese next? Or maybe Dear Asian people from the Jewish? ...Such garbage, I'm so ashamed.… Expand

6 of 8 users found this helpful62

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joegernautAug 7, 2019

why is it that BLACK people can say anything but White people can't say anything ? Too keep us as a people divided . Stop the HATE and STOP SHOWS like this that promote the hate. just be cause it's from a Black point of view it IS STILL RACIST !

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TheRedTomahawkSep 21, 2018

Racist show,only something that can be seen by insane leftist and victim based ideologs. It literally shows people being disgusting at each other because they slept with the wrong race. And guess what the wrong race was. Yeha not black,white.Racist show,only something that can be seen by insane leftist and victim based ideologs. It literally shows people being disgusting at each other because they slept with the wrong race. And guess what the wrong race was. Yeha not black,white. This is disgusting.… Expand

5 of 7 users found this helpful52

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View2akillMar 8, 2015

Rubbish. Yet another angry Black, get back at Whitie, piece of propaganda. It was annoying in it's delivery and sophomoric in it's depth of characters. Stereotypical racist (Black superiority) Drama with very little comedy. I want myRubbish. Yet another angry Black, get back at Whitie, piece of propaganda. It was annoying in it's delivery and sophomoric in it's depth of characters. Stereotypical racist (Black superiority) Drama with very little comedy. I want my money back. My girlfriend (Black) wanted it turned off after 15 minutes, we went through the entire torturous experience thinking there might be some comedy. It's Garbage.… Expand

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SladeDariusJun 26, 2020

race baiting. Its a joke that has gotten even less funny as time goes on. Hilarious ironically

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Dragonfly44Nov 27, 2017

Quite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Utterly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distasteful.

5 of 8 users found this helpful53

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WhySoSerious54Sep 14, 2015

A clearly racist and stereotyped movie against white people. Turn the title around and put Black instead of white and everybody would be up in arms. But its ok if other races do it. I for one am about being equal to all and not stereotypingA clearly racist and stereotyped movie against white people. Turn the title around and put Black instead of white and everybody would be up in arms. But its ok if other races do it. I for one am about being equal to all and not stereotyping anyone. This is a good example of why we are still so far apart with being an equal society with junk like this. By the way I'm black.… Expand

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ChadTylerMar 17, 2017

Just more racist garbage against white people. I'll be waiting for "Dear black people" that's the movie that needs to be made. The director is some lowlife racist that couldn't make a good film to save his worthless life.

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