Dear White People

  • 2014


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Average Rating 3.8/5
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3.8
If Dear White People is Simiens School Daze, complete with academic setting and DIY scrappiness, does that mean he has a Do The Right Thing in him, to .. Av Club
4.2
But Simiens relentless screenplay is never too self serious or didactic, instead pairing culturally savvy brains with a goofy grin. Indie Wire
4.0
However, the potent one liners revolving around facets of racial identity and marginalized black culture are meant to provoke thought more than big la .. We Got This Covered
3.5
This crowd sourced indie film skips handily from barb to barb, sometimes sacrificing narrative flow in the process, but the wonder of it is that it fu .. Austin Chronicle
4.0
But where it scores big is its wealth of ideasvisual, emotional, culturaland its deep well of bitter, voice of experience rage: A climactic frat party .. Time Out
4.5
Destined for select, upscale markets, the film doesnt have much star power. Screen Daily
4.0
This is one of the best feature filmmaking debuts of recent years. Vulture
4.6
Dear White People is a peeved film, a touching film, a thoughtful film, and a funny film all at the same time, but structurally its an exercise in dev .. Paste Magazine
4.4
If it sounds like Im talking around this films supposed central subject, Race, I sho is!.This whole race thing is exhausting. Rogerebert
4.1
(Before you call bull, the films end credits provide depressingly recent photos of actual colleges doing this exact thing.).Anyway, without spoiling a .. IGN
3.0
Firebrand satires about the racial fault lines in America arent exactly a dime a dozen. Telegraph
4.0
Shes not the only one with issues.Troy (Brandon P. Bell) is the strait laced son of the school dean. Ny Daily News
4.0
Dear White People is a strong debut for a newcomer director, who tackles sensitive racial and cultural topics with wit, sensitivity, and thoughtful co .. Screen Rant
3.8
3 out of 4 stars Written by Justin Simien Directed by Justin Simien Starring Tessa Thompson, Brandon P Bell, Tyler James Williams, and Tevonah Farris .. The Globe And Mail
3.5
The movie is not part of some mythical post racial America, by any means, but its happy to embrace the complexities of racial identity. Philly
3.5
So despite its flaws Simiens picture deserves a warm welcome as the debut of a distinctive new black presence in mainstream American film. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Thompson (For Colored Girls) gets most of the best lines.Parris makes the strongest impression, suggesting layers of self loathing hidden behind a con .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
It also targets the bravery Lee once exhibited, marching forward with a provocative take on race relations and self serving interests in the realm of .. Blu Ray
3.0
African American students at an elite, primarily white university wrestle with their racial identities and their roles in the dominant culture. Chicago Reader
3.8
The film takes a clear eyed approach to the complex subject of racial identity and leavens it with wit. Usa Today
2.5
Thats valid if simplistic, but the films self righteous leanings and easy targets make it play more like the love child of Higher Learning and PCU. News Review
4.0
It wasnt the films faults that stayed with me for days after, but its compassion, its moral and narrative sophistication, and its rare ability to offe .. The Wrap
3.8
Meet Samantha White, the ironically named black radical shaking up an Ivy League university in Dear White People..The film shares its title with Sams .. News Day
4.0
The director has pulled some quite astonishing performances out of them as well. Film Journal
3.0
Youre more Banksy than Barack!.Justin Simiens satirical portrait of identity crises in post racial America took around $4.5m at the US box office (no .. The Guardian
4.0
The movies acidly knowing comment drains away as the romantic drama advances and resolves, but its clever and entertaining. The Guardian
4.5
Not all of the pieces of the film fit together neatly, but Simien is more concerned with overarching themes than a narratively perfect movie.Its messy .. Az Central
5.0
Simien packs the film with sharp, funny dialogue and flawless visuals. Star Tribune
3.5
Winchester is a place where race and identity politics are batted back and forth like a Wiffle ball of public discourse; the jokes are light and often .. Ew
2.5
Simiens tone shifts awkwardly throughout Dear White People, and the movie often lacks the wit, charm, and focus of any of those cultural touchstones. Slate
4.0
With an edge that belies its sophisticated higher education setting and a satisfying streak of compassion, Dear White People is about muddling your wa .. Flim List
4.0
Performances are uniformly strong, while the classical soundtrack has a disorientating effect, as if programmed by the preppy villains.But Dear White .. Empire
4.0
Dear White People is in your face moviemaking that demands your attention.It deserves it. Common Sense Media
3.8
It should be said it probably should have been said earlier that Dear White People is a witty movie and in many places a funny one. Sf Gate
3.5
As for the racist party, sponsored by the colleges humor magazine, it remains a mere plotline; news clips placed in the end credits suggest a cinemati .. New Yorker
5.0
Like the movie itself, every character is a beautiful swirl of contradictions. Slant Magazine
3.8
You can also just call it life, and Simiens film always feels like something experienced firsthand, even at its most awkward. Washington Post
4.0
You want to see this movie, and you will want to talk about it afterward, even if the conversation feels a little awkward. The New York Times
3.2
Simien is a natural at creating flowing conversations that punch with intelligence and wit, but are also funny and entertaining. The Film Stage
5.0
Its a slyly provocative achievement and a serious calling card for its writer director, Justin Simien. Chicago Tribune
4.4
The ragged but right debut of writer director Justin Simien, the film doesnt announce a new filmmaker so much as welcome a fresh sensibility into the .. Boston Globe
3.5
The film isnt as funny as it could be, largely because Simiens tone isnt as fueled by anger as Lees films, but when he scores, its often a bullseye. Reeling Reviews
3.5
Its an American film that talks about race with strong feeling, common sense and good humor; its an indie screenwriting directing debut as polished as .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
Simiens debut feature may be messy at times, but its ideas are compelling and funny. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
But Dear White Peoples biggest flaw is its excessive ambition, and thats a problem more movies could stand to have. Las Vegas Weekly
3.5
Whatever the case, his discerning script is rife with frequently amusing situations, although this is much more a comedy of words than actions. Hollywood Reporter
5.0
Colandrea (Teyonah Parris of Mad Men) wears her hair in a silky straight weave and calls herself Coco because her given name sounds too ghetto. Los Angeles Times
2.5
Simien draws strong performances from his talented cast and has a clean visual sensibility. Detroit News
3.5
Whats missing from the picture, more crucially, is a sense of filmmaking energy and verve that would match the force of its verbiage. Variety
3.8
The power struggles allow Simeon plenty of opportunity for satire, but also for sincere attempts at personal understanding between characters, and imp .. Groucho Reviews
3.8
Is it to make a grand statement.Is it to impress someone or make someone feel small Consequence Of Sound
3.5
Twenty six years later, along comes another talented filmmaker to take our racial pulse, and remind us that its still subject to an irregular beat som .. Movie Habit
4.0
Justin Simien impresses with this debut a social satire, exploring, debating and studying racial identity, and what it means to be black in contempora .. Hey U Guys
3.2
But a great title doesnt make for a great movie, and starting conversations isnt the same as creating believable characters and a convincing narrative .. Oregon Live
5.0
Dear everyone stop whatever youre doing and go see Dear White People.One of the freshest, funniest and most vital films of the year. Games Radar
3.1
But if you think Simiens basic premise is hyperbolic, wait for the end credits, which feature a series of depressingly recent news stories about black .. New York Post
3.8
Simien has nothing new to say about reality TVs fondness for exaggerated nonsense. Red Eye Chicago
3.8
The film is more interested in painting the current cultural landscape than setting it ablaze. Larsen On Film
2.0
Movies Movies That Make Us Want To Go Back To College College.The good old days. Refinery 29
4.0
Dear White People embodies the virtues of the truly independent film, substituting strong writing, good performances from a largely unfamiliar cast, a .. The Arts Desk
3.2
Perhaps thats why a film thats meant to be funny merely left me sad.And whats most depressing is how Simien makes you realize that in the 50 years sin .. Patriot Ledger
3.8
And it is a portrait of post racial America as the symbiotic clashing of opposite polarities. Js Online
3.0
Simien is clearly a talented, witty writer, with a fantastic sense of character development and dialogue, but he makes a lot of rookie mistakes as a f .. The Dissolve
4.0
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: An ultra modern comedy of manners set in a made up branch of Americas Ivy League, Dear White People was one of the most vibran .. Sbs
4.0
But any movie with this much on its mind and this many laughs is worthy of our attention, and praise. Flavor Wire
3.8
It will make some people squirm and might hurt some viewers feelings, but it will likely make them laugh along the way.One way or another, its a film .. Mercury News
4.0
Dear White People is sharp, snappy and often scathing, with Simien balancing a fine line between pointed barbs and broader laughs. The Skinny
4.0
The genius of it all, despite its hot button themes and eyebrow raising title, is that it does it all with a disarming and deeply rooted sense of humo .. No La
3.5
As a debut, it bears the scatter shot excitement often found in a first time effort. Under The Radar Mag
3.8
Yes, this is a dramatic dialectic dissertation on the relevancy of activist art in an era where most audiences will likely already be converted to wha .. Movie Mezzanine
3.5
This is a very confident debut film, especially in its scripting. Lainey Gossip
3.5
The dialogue in Dear White People is beyond quotable, the characters genuinely nuanced, and the performances witty and compelling. Seven Day Svt
3.0
As straightforward of a satire as Dear White People is, it also can be looked at as a symbol of the problems it is trying to tackle. Fat Guys At The Movies
5.0
Whats unclear is whether this reticence signifies anything beyond the directors own sensibility. Bfi
3.8
Simien toes the lines of anger, comedy, and solemnity effortlessly. From The Balcony
4.5
It was funny and served its purpose, I dont think Ill be telling folks this is the movie they need to see for 2014 but its one I would suggest.A dude .. Blacknerd Problems
2.0
Its a smart joke characteristic of the pictures tension between stereotype and reality. New States Man
3.8
Thompson is the heart and soul of the movie, and she delivers the breakout performance, though the whole cast is wonderful. Dear White People is thoug .. Columbus Alive
3.2
Simiens screenplay is spread quite thin, but most noticeably when it comes to the wide variety of characters he creates. Reel Talk Online
3.5
While Dear White People lacks certain qualities and offers up a few simplistic characters, it has a keen wit and smart outlook and overcomes its flaws .. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.0
But the story never coheres into something dramatic or compelling, and viewers will spend more time waiting for the next witty retort than feeling mov .. Washington City Paper
3.0
For now its a lively, thought provoking film that probably wont be seen by many. Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.5
The films bravery and open ending is credible, despite the dead spots, and that woeful self seriousness that poxes student wit. Metro Active
3.8
The filmmaking is professional and diligent, but far from accomplished, sorely lacking the provocative energy of its ideas. Metro Times
3.1
The movie is abrupt and unbalanced and feels very much like a first film. Ut Sandiego
4.0
Smart dialogue and three dimensional characterisation on a template of old fashioned (chapter based) film making plus a soundtrack of classical music .. Iol Co Za
5.0
Welcome to the head spinning gamesmanship of the Obama era and to the most elegantly candid comedy of racial tension since Spike Lee burst onto the sc .. Bbc
4.0
Biting satire abounds in this witty, edgy ode to racism in the age of Obama. Dwight Brown Ink
4.0
But Simiens film is far too smart to be about stereotypes: everyones identity, and in particular, how they see themselves, gets complicated by multipl .. Seventh Row
4.4
But its a potent debut; Simien offers no easy answers, and certainly no comforting ones. Madison Movie
3.8
Three stars out of four.Writer director Justin Simien takes a sledgehammer to the rosy notion that weve achieved a post racial utopia but he does it w .. Christy Lemire
4.0
Its a weakness in the debate Simien stirs up but it is also a matter of perspective. Parallax View
3.5
View Caption Hide Caption Tyler James Williams, center, plays a gay black student on a fictional Ivy League campus who doesnt feels that he fits any o .. Austin Movie Blog 360
4.5
If theres any negative criticism to be given to the film, its that the filmmaker packs too many ideas into a single movie, and the narrative suffers a .. Sojo
4.0
Not every film or piece of art that tackles race is about finding a cure for it. Jezebel



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