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SeriousrevweiwNov 28, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie ways a hge inspiration for me. After watching this masterpiece, i went out and punched every white cop in twon. Spoilers the movie is racist.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticMar 8, 2015

A very sharp and witty take on race relations on a college campus. A few characters may be cliched, but the film is done in such a way you just don't mind. B+

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PlumCrazyPurpleOct 22, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The beginning of the movie was excellent because it very quickly and efficiently gave a large amount of backstory without coddling the viewer. I felt that the early scenes of the movie was where the movie was the strongest. As a viewer It was easy for me to understand the plights of each of the four main characters on which the movie was focused on. All of the actors performances were full of emotion and feeling, everyone carried their own. As someone who doesn't pay as much attention as he probably should to issues of discrimination and prejudice, this film portrayed, and introduced a variety of issues in a way that I was able to quickly grasp and understand. Instead of blatantly stating what part of Black culture that a character was supposed to represent, the film used context and imagery to achieve the same message. The bread and butter of the film was showing the interactions and experiences that people of certain groups and orientations go through and what they feel during these events. The film was also very friendly in its presentation and did not at all during any moment, come off as preachy or oppressive. However, I thought that it was perhaps a little too friendly. Instead of taking the opportunity to enlighten the viewer on some issues the movie read more like a safe and formulaic story. The plot line was also a bit hard to follow because the story felt so much like simple life events. Thats not to say that it was bad, its just not the usual overstimulating action flick that I would usually go see. In conclusion, the movie was great, the actors were on point, the cinematography was quirky, and the story was educational for me but I somehow expected to see a more provocative film. It was a movie that I strongly recommend you go see in theaters but I don't recommend that you buy on DVD.… Expand

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OneYoungstaOct 20, 2014

Definitely funny, poignant and just plain 'On Time'. Go see it!
It perfectly captures the racial era we are currently in and if you've gone to a university as a person of color you can definitely relate.

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Eon2323Jun 17, 2015

Its wit and smart direction as well as its relevant topic is what makes this film so essential to watch. The film's writing is superb as well as the acting. But what really resonates is its overall message and themes that become almostIts wit and smart direction as well as its relevant topic is what makes this film so essential to watch. The film's writing is superb as well as the acting. But what really resonates is its overall message and themes that become almost unbearable to sit through - yet, its necessary.… Expand

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tvnewsguidoJan 13, 2015

It's a nice little movie.

While the narrative is a bit of a mess, "Dear White People" is an enjoyable experience. It is about as politically important as marshmallow topping but is fun to watch.

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jrodfilmsOct 26, 2014

one of the best films of the year so far. not a perfect film, and not the best of all time. but this should go down as a must see movie, now more than ever.

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TandisOct 21, 2014

Prior to watching this movie I was already convinced that it was going to be hilarious and I would enjoy watching it. Showing up to the movie theater at Century City I was surprised to see that there weren't as many people that I would havePrior to watching this movie I was already convinced that it was going to be hilarious and I would enjoy watching it. Showing up to the movie theater at Century City I was surprised to see that there weren't as many people that I would have expected, however, this was most likely because I went to catch the late showing on Sunday night. Not surprisingly, I did in fact enjoy the movie. Personally, I think it was clever, motivational, funny and educational all at the same time. I have to admit that although it was not my favorite movie of all time, I enjoyed watching a unique movie which did not use the typical cliché tricks to make a movie interesting.

I believe that the purpose of this movie was to show that there are many ways of being an activist. There are several ways you can speak up and be creative. The point is that everyone's story and situation is different, and everyone experiences life differently and act based on those occurrences or understandings. Overall, I enjoyed watching a movie that showed that it is okay to fight for the same thing in different ways; in the end it is the goal that matters the most.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantNov 9, 2014

A bitingly satirical, superbly written offering about racial relations and identity in modern-day America, unafraid to expose the cynicism and hypocrisy often tied up in these issues. The movie gets in your face but does so without ever goingA bitingly satirical, superbly written offering about racial relations and identity in modern-day America, unafraid to expose the cynicism and hypocrisy often tied up in these issues. The movie gets in your face but does so without ever going over the top or becoming preachy in delivering its message. Easily one of the best -- and most overlooked -- releases of 2014.… Expand

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NerdConsultantAug 7, 2015

Dear White People is a really frank and relevant look a race politics that offers very few easy answers and has several layers which i believe a re watch will only highlight further. this is backed up with an excellent cast, great charactersDear White People is a really frank and relevant look a race politics that offers very few easy answers and has several layers which i believe a re watch will only highlight further. this is backed up with an excellent cast, great characters and writing that really offers no easy answers. it wasn't the film I was entirely expecting but that's what made it really good. if you want a smart Challenging film I would recommend this one.… Expand

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elle_cloveOct 22, 2014

The indie film, Dear White People highlights an image that most non-white, college educated, ethnicities has seen their life. The image of walking into a college campus setting and see the abundance of blonde hair and blue eyes. AutomaticallyThe indie film, Dear White People highlights an image that most non-white, college educated, ethnicities has seen their life. The image of walking into a college campus setting and see the abundance of blonde hair and blue eyes. Automatically may have someone with darker hue skin feel as if they are in the wrong setting. Ethnic diversity is no longer hiding in the background but diversity holds place in front of our eyes. Dear White People is a reminder of things that I do, Hispanics are said to hardly leave tip and I sometimes do not. I try to justify why I tip a certain amount of money due to the service I was provided. I have once tipped of large amount so that I won’t be judged as a typical Hispanic that does not leave tip money.
Dear White People highlights the importance of millennial to recognize opportunities we have and to use them properly to propel towards equality for all races. Although millennial do have the fortune of having technological support, it is important to understand that we also have to keep focus on issues that are relevant to our generation. As a generation of millennial, we must act upon unequal treatments that affect our generation. We must commit and not become distracted with the fast-pace technological life and focus on what truly matters to us. We must discuss, and use our generation’s gift, technology, with each other and not at each other in regards to equal treatment.… Expand

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JE61Nov 16, 2014

Entertaining, well written and very relevant with interesting character development.. I guess we aren't living in a post-racial world after all. You should see this film. It makes you laugh and makes you think.

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MelancholicAlcMar 16, 2015

Much has been said about the good parts of DWP, I do have some minor nitpicks with it. All in all, DWP is pretty bland, for what is really going on in America. The survival rate for encountering a traffic cop is now at 50-50. DWP doesn'tMuch has been said about the good parts of DWP, I do have some minor nitpicks with it. All in all, DWP is pretty bland, for what is really going on in America. The survival rate for encountering a traffic cop is now at 50-50. DWP doesn't address that at all. There's an lack of clever one liners about the white - black thing
Also, DWP does a poor job of explaining "blacks can be prejudiced, but they can't be racist".
A better way of putting that would be: Blacks can never enjoy white privilege.
And DWP does a poor job of addressing the "Racism is over because of Obama" hypocrisy. As long as whites are still 99 percent of all doctors, lawyers, bankers and wealth and income, racisims isn't over.

Having said that, DWP is a cleverly constructed film, with something to say, which mixes personal storylines well with the larger message. It's funny to everyone except to Angry Whites aka racists.

The acting, directing, script, cinematography etc. etc. is superb.
I would have like more Ebony and Ivy witticisms, I really missed those.… Expand

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wornoutspinesMay 17, 2015

I was first exposed to Dear White People by its trailer. The trailer was so promising it put the movie to a much higher level of expectation than it actually is so it could have only been a slight disappoint. The film is smart, punchy, andI was first exposed to Dear White People by its trailer. The trailer was so promising it put the movie to a much higher level of expectation than it actually is so it could have only been a slight disappoint. The film is smart, punchy, and funny, for a film about racism and racial tensions.

The preppy college setting screams for an amazing story about racial tensions and racism. The black characters that the film follows - Coco the girl who wants to be white, Lionel the awkward gay guy that doesn't quite fit in, Troy who fits in but isn’t quite himself, and the infamous Sam who is basically a modern day activist with a secret boyfriend - are actually good archetypes of nowadays college educated black people because they are all unique if not for the color of their skin.

With this basis Simien delivered an interesting film about racial tensions between blacks and whites without shaming or blaming one of the two parties involved. But the film sort of feels like a fluff piece that didn’t really dive deep into the subject. The white characters are mostly stereotypical, they are the same to be honest, arrogant, and entitled. The film quickly becomes more about about finding one’s identity and western society in general than racial tensions. Maybe, that’s the point, one of the message behind it is that racial tensions stems from the way our society is, with whites liking the black cultures but not its people? I don’t really know but at least Dear White People is a good conversation starter.

As for the actors, I mean the ones with layers to their characters, they gave a stellar performance. Tessa Thompson portrayed a riveting Sam with talent, wit and insolence. And Tyler James Williams was probably the easiest character to relate to, he likes what he likes and doesn’t try to change who he is.

For a first film Dear White People is interesting and if the trailer hadn’t been so good I probably would have been in awe after watching it. @wornoutspines… Expand

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thedanknessApr 22, 2016

couldnt ask for a better film!

im off to make my own movie called 'Dear Black People', where we exercise our criticisms of the black community through a mixture of wit and thought-provoking imagery. One such example would be the riots,couldnt ask for a better film!

im off to make my own movie called 'Dear Black People', where we exercise our criticisms of the black community through a mixture of wit and thought-provoking imagery. One such example would be the riots, either US or UK ones, where we challenge, why must these black people steal and loot so? We also point out that blacks kill and rape white people everyday, disproportional to what demogrpahic studies would expect, oh, no, have i? Yes, i've lost you, thumbs down, thats too much reality for me, you racist!… Expand

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