The Blackening

Lionsgate | Release Date: June 16, 2023

4.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 44 Ratings

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JLuis_001Jul 28, 2023

I've never been so happy to see a white savior.

While The Blackening doesn't quite live up to its full potential, it manages to convey its intended message with a satisfying blend of humor and entertainment. Certainly, the mix of comedy andI've never been so happy to see a white savior.

While The Blackening doesn't quite live up to its full potential, it manages to convey its intended message with a satisfying blend of humor and entertainment.

Certainly, the mix of comedy and social commentary doesn't mesh smoothly, leading to a slight disconnect with some of its proceedings, but it's important to note that the movie never deviates into a negative territory, maintaining a sufficiently balanced tone that proves that its simplicity can be effective and enjoyable in its own right.

Far from anything special, but it was entertaining. That's good enough.… Expand

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DieHardnotSoftJun 19, 2023

I was hoping for a few more laughs in this one. They forced it a little and it was a bit mundane. Decent for a laugh or two and if anyone is giving this 0's or 1's mentioning race, you know what they're about.

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royalguy07Jun 17, 2023

Basically a loose comedy set in a cabin the woods thriller. The body count is low enough that its not really a slasher film. It is well done but the resolution and the villain is a little disappointing and predictable.

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TVJerryJun 22, 2023

Seven Black college friends get together 10 later for a fun weekend at a cabin in the woods. Turns out there's a killer who forces them to play the titular game, which revolves around Black trivia. Even though the potentially scary momentsSeven Black college friends get together 10 later for a fun weekend at a cabin in the woods. Turns out there's a killer who forces them to play the titular game, which revolves around Black trivia. Even though the potentially scary moments aren’t very, the social commentary and continuous wisecracks provide a healthy dose of laughter. The actors do a good job of making their characters interesting, while landing the comedy. Last year's BODIES, BODIES, BODIES (my review) took a similar trope using entitled twenty somethings, but the references didn't always work. For this film, the jokes mostly land and there are plenty of them to keep the focus on the fun. The final gag (during the closing credits) hilarously sums up the whole movie with a spot–on reference to authority's handling of Black crowds.… Expand

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RalfbergsAug 21, 2023

I dunno, it was not really my cup of tea, yes I got it that it was kind of a satire and it had some funny jokes too, but for me I think the story could have been much more interesting.

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