American Fiction
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Synopsis
AMERICAN FICTION is Cord Jefferson's hilarious directorial debut, which confronts our culture’s obsession with reducing people to outrageous stereotypes. Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a frustrated novelist who’s fed up with the establishment profiting from “Black” entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, Monk uses a pen name to write an outlandish “Black” book of his own, a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.
Cast
- Jeffrey Wright
- Skyler Wright
- John Ales
- Patrick Fischler
- Carmen Cusack
- John Ortiz
- Joseph Marrella
- Stephen Burrell
- Issa Rae
- Nicole Kempskie
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- Jan 2, 2024
In context, "I just think it's essential to listen to Black voices right now" is the best line in a movie in 2023.
johnSep 8, 2023I am going to forgive a LOT of flaws if you make me laugh as much as this did
David SimsFeb 6, 2024plantation annihilation release date when
júlia - Jan 5, 2024
Compelling social satire plotline forced to fight for screentime with entirely disconnected, rather uninteresting family drama. Many of the ideas in the main plot come out half-baked and unexplored as a result (the musical A Strange Loop covers a lot of similar ground in a…
James (Schaffrillas)Jan 7, 2024I am Radio Rebel
victorsmithOct 1, 2023Every time Sterling K. Brown has a monologue (in any movie or show), I’m reduced to rubble. Theres something about his delivery and his voice that activates my tear ducts— it’s an involuntary reaction, I can’t explain it. Anyways, American Fiction is good satire and we’ve…
Joe A - Feb 7, 2024
gay sterling k. brown is more monumental than the moon landing
vitorDec 11, 2023jeffrey wright deserves the world (but i’ll settle for an oscar nomination)
zoë rose bryantDec 22, 2023I don't think this is entirely successful -- the targets are a bit soft and the finale only makes sense as a concession to the source material -- but the family portrait is really good, the performances are terrific, and it's funny enough.
matt lynch
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- Clay Werner likedAmerican Fiction
8.4 - almost love. Very funny & provides way more drama than expected but balances well. Wright gives maybe a career performance. I had some questions at choices made at the end - did they underscore or cheapen the message? Also think it could have pushed boundaries even more.
Woody lovedAmerican FictionOne of the best movies of the year. It’s funny, sad, touching…just a mixed bag of emotions. The cast is exceptional, the score hits the moments in the right way, and the story is almost perfect. It pokes major fun at today’s cultural beats, but the end didn’t land for me. 9/10
Jen likedAmerican FictionReally enjoyed this movie. Laughed so much and it had a good message to it as well. I wasn’t sure at the start but it definitely grew on me as it got going!
- zxki is "meh" onAmerican Fiction
I probably wouldn't watch it again, but I don't think I'll ever forget it either. The acting, for starters...Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, and whoever else, all carried such a captivating amount of wit and charisma. Heavy on acting and dialogue, but not so heavy on plot progression,…
manny bobanny lovedAmerican FictionExcellent. A proper social commentary. Fused with humor and drama, an interesting B-plot, paced so well. The score for so well. My only gripe is that Monk feels like one of the only level-headed person on this society. But his ego levels him to everyone else while still [1/2]
aunttthrillhouse lovedAmerican FictionGreat movie, excellently done. My one grip, is that it felt like it went on much longer than it had to. Towards the end it felt like they didn’t know where to take it. Would’ve been great at 90 minutes, but 2 hours just felt like they were trying to meet a time requirement.
- Stefan is "meh" onAmerican Fiction
Some very heartwarming moments, but my enjoyment was hindered by the audience; it felt like they were either an extension of the movie’s satire, or completely unaware that the movie was criticizing them. Everyone was trying to outdo eachother in proving their own self-awareness.
Kay Chan likedAmerican FictionSmart, poignant, and funny, with great casting. While some reviews cite tediousness with the family drama, it's all meant to be part of Monk's wild journey as Stagg R. Leigh. But this film honestly could've dug deeper, and while I get the ending’s intent, I wasn't a fan of it.
Kward0610 lovedAmerican FictionOne of the best films of 2023 with what might be one of the greatest scripts of last year. A smart, funny and emotional satire about race and exploitation. Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K Brown deserved their nominations. I loved this one so much. A must watch
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- AAAJ A
One of the best films for adults in recent years.
PBPORTIA BRIGHTRefreshing to see an original script that’s not cliché and played by strong actors.
DFDesmond FowlerLoved the characters
- LWLaJuan Washington
A fine movie expressing the ups and downs of a dysfunctional family with all the ensuing dysfunctional relationships. Somehow this was left out of the movie trailers leaving me to expect an entirely different movie. Even with every stereotype shown in this film, I am still…
BHBryan Herrerareally enjoyed this film. def worth a 2nd watch
KMKishan MaramrajWell crafted story
- NENickie E
Well written film and great cast performances.
SESidney EliepierreFunny as hell, don’t watch if you’re a George Floyd sympathizer
TSTalitha SchulteLoved it!
Metacritic
Jan 2, 2024
The satire isn’t as brutal as it could have been — and perhaps needed to be — but overall, I thought “American Fiction” was a rousing success that got me thinking about my own experiences.
Odie Henderson
Boston Globe
Dec 20, 2023
Pointed, wryly funny, and well-cast, American Fiction is easy to recommend for its humour and timely commentary.
Liam Lacey
Original-Cin
Dec 13, 2023
American Fiction is a serious-minded satire about race relations that is often exasperatingly at odds with itself.
Peter Rainer
Christian Science Monitor
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