The American Society of Magical Negroes Movie Review | No Spoilers

[@KennySparksYT]

What did you think of The American Society of Magical Negroes? Check Out ChillMonger's KZbin Channel - www.youtube.com/@ChillMonger HOW TO SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL 🟢 Subscribe: bit.ly/3LNBHmw 🟢 cash.app/$KenSparksDev 🟢 Kofi: bit.ly/3K0C3Wm 🟢 PAYPAL: paypal.me/KennethSparks834 CHAPTERS 0:00 Discussing The Synopsis 1:15 Catering To White Comfort 2:09 What Is A Magical Negro? 3:56 Scoreless And Awkward 5:14 Continuity Issues 6:18 The Negro Barbie Speech 7:29 I Wanted Black Magic 8:37 Made For The White Gaze 9:48 How Many Sparks?

[@aliciabell6688]

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[@thomasjones4570]

I am half black, half chinese and I would not watch this if you paid me. Really tired of Hollywood and wish I could turn back the clock 10 years.

[@wheelsndealz]

I occasionally hear about the magical black person trope and never really thought about it but I think I can see the thread that got twisted into this mess. Maybe I'm wrong, and maybe initially it was something else, probably depends on your own perspective, but the common story I see from converted racists is, when they actually had to interact with a black person or that person saved them in some way that changed their world view. So on one hand I could see the trope representing that. But this seems to be taking the negative interpretation and somehow making it worse.

[@mheermance]

This movie brought the country together because it's getting panned by everyone.

[@EpictasticJoshuaYT]

I will not watch this. This movie shouldn't even exist.

[@KennySparksYT]

Agreed!

[@que_creations]

I just watched it. It was actually a good movie.

[@notfromhere8889]

It should exist, and people should be uncomfortable. Change the country, don't change the art.

[@george_MF_washington]

Even bad art has the choice to exist dude. This movie sucks but I’m glad people have the right to make this

[@EpictasticJoshuaYT]

Those here who are disagreeing: I get your arguments that art is supposed to make people feel comfortable but that doesn't excuse this movie for the way it goes about it's offensive approach to black people. It also doesn't give this an excuse for a movie like this fo treat black people like crap in a disrespectful manner.

[@magnum567134]

Somebody should buy the rights to the title. It's so good! And people were expecting like a black Harry Potter or like a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. I'd go to see THAT movie

[@mhampton8358]

Exactly 🙌🏾it should had been a comedy added on to Harry Potter / league of gentlemen

[@KennySparksYT]

See! That is exactly what I wanted. If you’re gonna use this title make it count

[@MrKingkz]

We all wanted that not this bs

[@marthademovimaus5140]

Like the Key & Peele wizard school skit but full movie length!

[@jamynethomas4565]

Yes very much wanted black harry potter

[@turtles9707]

As a white person that saw this. I agree with you 100%. The whole premise felt so fucking weird. I was like how is this helping their cause again. Also I would barely call this a satire because they're constantly telling you the purpose of the movie very bluntly. American Fiction does everything this movie was trying to achieve.

[@KennySparksYT]

Yeah there was nothing satirical about this. It was very straight forward. American Fiction is phenomenal!

[@cgpcgp3239]

According to the writer it was not to “help the cause.” The reaction to expectations to film and what the actual film is about his comments below seems justified. “Libii says he wrote the film to give a voice to his unique perspective as a biracial man living in America. While attacking the “magical Negro” trope, he says it was important to give a voice to Black men that don’t fit the stereotypes often seen in film and television. Libii and Smith joked that The American Society of Magical Negroes is an ode to the struggle of the gentle straight Black man that often is overlooked in conversations of racial bias.”

[@afaultychromo]

Rename it "Clickbait: The Movie." Cuz if i knew what it really was was a rom-com written/directed by a white-passing biracial dude who married a white bitch and is basically saying "this is y'alls problem cuz i only hafta deal with black issues when its convenient for me to advance my career.." id have never bothered watching🙄

[@robertgaudet7407]

Really enjoyed American Fiction.

[@jaredholloway6333]

@@cgpcgp3239it’s funny because I was just talking to a brother about this yesterday…..Being an individual and having your values is one thing, but are you not apart of a COMMUNITY?……Why not find ways to relate to and contribute to US?…..WE are a beautiful and diverse people, with plenty to learn from and contribute…..I don’t agree with this “awkward Black male” trope either, especially when our community is so welcoming and you can find your niche almost anywhere……We can’t be stuck in that in 2024.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

I think another that hurt the movie is that "the magical negro" is pretty much a dead trope nowadays. Hell, there were people who saw the trailer and didn't even realize it was a trope. They had no idea what they were looking at.

[@KennySparksYT]

That’s definitely an interesting perspective

[@ethanmoon3925]

I don't feel like the trope was racist to begin with. It was clumsy storytelling, but still an attempt at having positive portrayals of black people in movies.

[@KazumaTheTraitor]

​@@ethanmoon3925naw guy it's racist , and it's still around. But the movie is satire , good or bad satire is up to the individual though

[@LastBastian]

​@@ethanmoon3925 Yeah, I don't think it was racist to begin with, but some people just want to label everything racist.

[@jkseraphim4]

As a author, who is African American I wrote a fantasy in high-school nearly over a decade and a half ago with black characters. It was a series of books that I wanted to publish. I'm currently trying update it for this time and age. I do know when I wrote it I wanted to see characters who didn't fall under what I see in the street or in school, but characters who had an adventure.

[@KennySparksYT]

I would love to see some black kids just go on an adventure!

[@zxyatiywariii8]

I'd LOVE something like that! 🙌🏽

[@livalittle13]

I hope you get a book/s published.

[@Symphonia30]

I’m a writer myself and I would love to see your books get published it will probably be better than this movie

[@TheCultureGodz]

YES! The world needs your stories! 💪

[@ian2081]

I firmly believe the philosophy that “there are no bad ideas, just poor execution,” but oof, this idea would be a tough one to make really work.

[@KennySparksYT]

I'm with you there.

[@williammccullough2466]

Key and Peele managed it in a five minute skit, tho…lol

[@andree7303]

Jordan Peele could have pulled this satire off I think. Made it funny, smart and introspective.

[@KennySparksYT]

Agreed

[@Azazel2024]

Nah . Hes racist as hell

[@MONROE_GAMES1981]

Key and peele had a magical Negro skit before this movie was even announced

[@_surreal99]

Essentially what this is about is Kobi, the director, sharing his identity Crisis with the world.

[@KennySparksYT]

Pretty much!

[@donatapowell8143]

Spot on and he isn't even Black. His mother is white. What a nerve!

[@dawkins2101]

And in the end he said I pick I white girl over the well being of all black people😂

[@CandidattheMovies]

The park scene had so many people around me looking at their phones or knocked out asleep!! Great review and keep up the great content brother!!

[@KennySparksYT]

The exact same thing happened in my theater. I was sitting next to a friend he was like why is this scene still going? And the lack of a score made it so much worse. Thank you watching! I truly appreciate it 🙌🏾

[@abdoudiakite4434]

Just saw it. Everything he said dead accurate.

[@KennySparksYT]

American Fiction or Origin are much better uses of time on subjects of race

[@DMovieman]

THANK YOU!!! I had the same expectation when the trailer was getting dragged online that there might be a misdirect, and it might have something to actually say or a deeper message that wasn't evident. Nope! What is the point of highlighting a problematic trope if you're just going to play into it and reinforce it? What a waste of time and resources. 😑😑😑

[@KennySparksYT]

Bingo! Like what was the reason?! And then for it to have that big speech at the end like they were actually saying something was wild!

[@mhampton8358]

Leftist progressive racism at its finest

[@movieforceofficial]

It's very insightful hearing your perspective on this, Kenny. Never stop doing what you do

[@KennySparksYT]

Thank you! That seriously means a lot 🙌🏾

[@theandroids]

Black people please do your part, by NOT SEEING THIS MOVIE.

[@KennySparksYT]

This.

[@gastrofeu3279]

And please white people : do the same...

[@creamekay]

yep

[@zachscarbrough2727]

I was expecting like Inner City Hogwarts, or an African “Now You See Me.” Not… This. 🤨

[@KennySparksYT]

Man that’s exactly what I wanted

[@Dru_Won]

Why do people keep saying this. You thought a movie with this title ( which is actually a well known trope/stereotype in movies) would be black Harry Potter? That's kinda worrisome bro. And did you say "African " ?

[@MarlonGSR]

“Limited perspective on blackness”…Exactly! This ain’t no black movie. Don’t put that on us.

[@KennySparksYT]

This.

[@EphraimBlack-f5x]

Both the writer/director and the lead actor are products of interracial unions. Both men have black fathers and white mothers. Many biracials raised by a WHITE mom and a BLACK dad have a limited perspective on blackness.

[@jkseraphim4]

The magic looks pretty in the trailer looked good. But I had no interest in seeing it. I immediately thought of the Key and Peele sketch and it made me rematch the sketch.😂

[@KennySparksYT]

Key & Peele definitely did it better

[@ZachAttackReviews]

Damn never seen you rip a movie a new one like this. I was scared to see this because it sounded exactly what I feared. Plus, the filmmaking is bad? Jeeezus

[@KennySparksYT]

Bro I’ve never been more offended by a movie and then for the filmmaking to be bad… all around terrible

[@wukong2282]

Watch the movie and judge for yourself. This review has so many flaws in it I question both the reviewer's judgement and film knowledge

[@ZachAttackReviews]

@@wukong2282 I have seen the film for myself and done a review. Its not a good movie

[@ronaldramsey7736]

It's odd. Movies like this need to be made to prove how unnecessary movies like this are needed. I will be passing.

[@KennySparksYT]

That’s a good choice. Save your time and money.

[@naries21]

Thank you for your honest review I’ve seen many reviews on this movie from black to white and everyone is the same feelings about This film . I only scene one person say it’s a great film and it’s giving the studio paid them to give a good view

[@KennySparksYT]

Wow I have yet to see anything positive about this movie. I’m actually curious enough to watch one just to see how that could happen.

[@dragonhitman1071]

Another movie that brought the internet together. Wild as hell.

[@DonnellKane]

Good or bad

[@KennySparksYT]

Lol word

[@JackiMareena]

This was my 1st introduction to your channel and I am hooked for life my friend!!

[@KennySparksYT]

That’s awesome 👏🏾 Thank you for taking this ride with me. I can promise you I also have positive reviews on my channel too 😅. This one just struck a chord

[@terrancew129]

I was intrigued when I first saw the title then I saw the trailer and lost all interest completely.

[@KennySparksYT]

Yup! The title got me excited and then the trailer destroyed all of that. The movie is somehow even worst than I could have possibly imagined

[@360SunTzu]

The only person who could've made this movie right would be Spike Lee, or maybe Jordan Peele.

[@KennySparksYT]

I can see that.

[@Molathegreat1]

I had to same reaction. I was like who was this for cause it wasn’t for black people and it does nothing to speak to white people or require them to reflect on the actions towards black people. Then I saw who made it and was like oh yeah they don’t know the American black experience at all.

[@KennySparksYT]

LIKE AT ALL, AT ALL. This was just a failure at all levels.

[@MrKingkz]

I think they miss understood black people the world over

[@henryphilipbelliIII1074]

Mark my words... American history will look back on this as a black spot on the conscience of the entire American population ✌️♥️💯

[@KennySparksYT]

I certainly hope not lol. This movie should never be looked at again

[@mrliteral9347]

This had to be satire to work at all. It's the best way to break down a known trope and explore its themes.

[@toobi-froot]

I was so hoping it would be satire

[@KennySparksYT]

Unfortunately they didn’t do a good job at the satire part at all.

[@theman9048]

It is satire

[@lwazivanstaden8571]

One-sided people. The world is full of contradictions, imperfections and tensions so why not recognize them?

[@KennySparksYT]

That's a thought that some humans have had

[@breakthecycle1971]

I was so excited to run out and see this movie but based off your review I will wait. Disappointed that the script did not deliver.👎🏾😕

[@KennySparksYT]

Yeah wait for streaming if you decide to check it out

[@jamesreese7111]

Great review! Saved me time and money. Thanks man.

[@KennySparksYT]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching. It’s not taken for granted 🙌🏾

[@Joshth1983]

That's unfortunate to hear, I thought this IDEA had some potential but it is sad to know it was not handled right

[@moetheindigomusic]

I never planned on watching it because of all the bad reviews when it released. But I was bored today and I said “why not? It was better than I thought it was (I had zero expectations 😭) but yes, it fell completely flat. Besides obviously needing a stronger plot, I feel that it needed to be a lot more absurd. It was on the very edge of nearing camp, but it never gave that to us. I agree with everything you’ve said in this video.

[@Zzyzzyx]

Great review, thanks. I appreciate that you criticized the bad filmmaking, and not merely the story.

[@KennySparksYT]

Thank you & thanks for watching! 🙌🏾

[@BiggestMikey]

The fact that the powers that be greenlit this BS in the 1st place should tell you how far one has to go to get authentic unique black American fiction to be taken seriously. I mean forreal I know its supposed to a cultural satire but whats truly disheartening is when you realize the movie is quite happy and content with just reinforcing its granular worldview not just of black people but people in general.

[@KennySparksYT]

Spot on!

[@DevonRucker]

I'm happy to see how your channel has grown. Your reviews are always incredible 🙌🏾

[@KennySparksYT]

Thank you so much Devon! That really means a lot.

[@jamiesummers9048]

Let's all just stream an actual good movie about black people doing dope magic stuff- Fast Colors.

[@KennySparksYT]

Yooo I remember seeing trailers for that years ago! I might do just that. Thank you for the recommendation!

[@kenharbin3440]

I love Sparks review because he actually reviewed the movie, not just the script like others. Script sucks, story telling boring, acting bland, cinamatography bad, missing background music, etc. He broke down every aspect of this flick, way better job than anyone else. Sparks review was better scripted and read than the movie. Sparks should go to Hollywood and become a writer/director, then maybe we'll get movies people actually want to watch.

[@KennySparksYT]

I appreciate the compliment!

[@Oonagh72]

My conspiracy theory is that studios green light these clearly bad movies by a Black artist to use as proof to not back Black movies in the future.

[@KennySparksYT]

Ya know… that’s not a bad thought experiment

[@thedaveshow8]

I am boycotting this movie period

[@KennySparksYT]

Probably a good idea to enjoy something, anything else tbh

[@jimbo0896]

glad I randomly found this youtube channel ... great review... you're very charismatic

[@KennySparksYT]

Thank You! I truly appreciate that. I hope I can live up to it going forward 🙌🏾

[@ninjaswordtothehead]

When I first heard the title, I was thinking a Key and Peele style satire where suave Black Victorian superheroes were constantly having to save white people from themselves in a funny and lightheared jab at old tropes. That might not be a good idea either, but I think it would have probably done better than what they made.

[@KennySparksYT]

That’s essentially what this tried to be. It’s not good.

[@Tarumarugan]

They need to just do to this movie what they did with Suicide Squad. Just totally retcon this one, take the title, recast the whole crew, and make a superior version.

[@KennySparksYT]

Agreed

[@marcuskorson8]

Honestly when I saw that they were making this. I thought they were doing something like a spin on the Sorcerers Apprentice. Then I saw the trailer...

[@KennySparksYT]

Yeah the trailer was the first sign

[@AlphariusOmegon618]

"No Spoilers" as if any of us were ever gonna watch it to begin with LOL

[@KennySparksYT]

LOL

[@jasonblalock4429]

Wow. I had no idea this movie existed and my jaw dropped just seeing the title. The only way I could imagine the concept actually working would be if it was super subversive and angry, like "Sorry To Bother You." But this clearly is not that. Ick.

[@KennySparksYT]

Yeah it just didn’t work at all

[@jesusguillen5054]

Great analysis. I haven't seen the movie (I think I won't) and I was not aware of this "Magical Negroe" stereotype, being a Mexican that has not leave his country I really didn't connect the dots of these types of characters existing in american pop culture. The green mile one is a great example, but there is also Uncle Remus (which is not exactly magical, but it kinda fits the same role), which is the stereotype that I was aware of. As you said, this movie could have been good, It could actually talk about the subject in a very critical manner and also, if the writers were good, you could even make it funny.

[@KennySparksYT]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate hearing your perspective 🙌🏾

[@stephk.1996]

As a woman, I feel like we are aware of our surroundings, maybe a bit more than men. Like my boyfriend won't notice suspicious people or make note of faces, outfits, etc. When I'm alone in a sketchy area, I'm looking for an exit plan. Not saying men don't do that or get assulted, but it's different. I'm not gonna make a movie about it. There's enough media discussing it. That's how I feel about this movie - if this is your message, then I think other things say it better.

[@KennySparksYT]

That’s an interesting perspective to consider

[@TommyGee.]

Congrats on such a succesful video!

[@KennySparksYT]

Thank you!

[@Ant4Anya]

After hearing about it, of course I had to see a review. Silver lining though is I found your channel, excellent review and clearly thought out. Will definitely be checking you out for future reviews

[@KennySparksYT]

Thank you! I truly appreciate the compliment

[@The4kO504]

Keep up the Good work bro! 💪

[@KennySparksYT]

Thank You!

[@Deepstab1]

I just wonder who this movie was made for?

[@KennySparksYT]

Beats me lol

[@DK-dr5hy]

The premise was good and smart. The premise had a lot of potential. But they messed up, turning it into an office romance that pokes fun at facebook and instagram...

[@KennySparksYT]

Yeah taking the focus off the main point was a huge mistake

[@RKingis]

I've watched Undercover Brother so many times, but it's hard to see this as a spoof movie with all the white h8 right now.

[@KennySparksYT]

That’s a perspective for sure

[@RKingis]

​@@KennySparksYTI just watched it, and yeah, it's basically feels like Undercover Brother.

[@camplo777]

Good video may the LORD keep blessing you & yours!!!!!!! Hew you have the views. Where are the subscribers???

[@KennySparksYT]

Thank you! This video has been very successful at bringing in new subscribers and I’m thankful for that 😊

[@Tere225]

Someone in Hollywood needs to fired

[@invidatauro8922]

This movie is the PERFECT personification of the phrase "Who is this for?"

[@KennySparksYT]

Accurate!

[@escabasket153]

This is the type of movie American Fiction was making fun of.

[@KennySparksYT]

1000%

[@nihilismistheonlyway4680]

I seriously thought this movie was a joke until I realized it was real!! This is gonna bomb and fall harder than Loqueesha 2019!!! 😂

[@MostlyCloudy]

The state of America is in dire straights.

[@KennySparksYT]

Always has been

[@SpidermanandhisAmazingFriends]

I was hoping this was a tongue and cheek roasting of the concept.

[@KennySparksYT]

Same

[@cameronb7161]

Whoever directed this movie should never be allowed to cook again.

[@KennySparksYT]

Agreed

[@greggpeterson2443]

A lot of people say it's a harry Potter clone but this movies biggest mistake is the enemy can't use magic so what exaclty is stopping the magic users from just using magic to kill them in harry potter the main enemy uses magic too so it's more of an even fight.

[@KennySparksYT]

A lot of people lied to you

[@BEAUTYBUNNNYASMR]

😮 When I saw the preview and heard the name of the movie my neck cracked.😂

[@KennySparksYT]

I do not blame you at all sis. Don't waste your time.

[@annabear6313]

As someone who isn’t white nor black I have no idea how I would even go and watch this movie lol. Like I wouldn’t even feel Comforts me going to the box office and asking for a ticket.

[@KennySparksYT]

Understandable

[@realtalk8665]

Its incredible that people have judged this movie on a trailer...just watch it today I thought it was a great film very nuanced beyond the surface level plotline folks a hooked on.

[@KennySparksYT]

I watched the trailer, went in with an open mind and still found it to be absolutely wretched

[@realtalk8665]

@@KennySparksYT for me this film was metaphor about dealing about handling micro aggressions which is a massive health problem for people of colour and highlighting the solutions between old fashioned techniques and present day climate of being upfront. We saw this in full effect last week via shannon sharpe amanda seales interview when he tried to deny her own experience of racism by defending a white person he has never met 🤣 The character leads art work is the key in this film: resonate with his artwork and art process, you will love the movie As for the romantic aspect it's reminded me of Barry Jenkins earlier films like Medicine for Melonconly Also saw strong connection with meet Joe black, another brilliant film that has been misunderstood For some reason people want this film to be something that it's not. The film biggest flaw has been the way it was been mis-marketed I would give it a strong 7.5 but 10/10 for making a film around this movie trope. Im 💯 this film will be seen in a different light in the years to come.

[@juraj.brandobur]

I feel like, America has just been Emily in Parised

[@KennySparksYT]

“I understood that reference” - Captain Rogers

[@jamielockett2547]

What was David Alan Grier thinking???? Oh yeah a paycheck. Thank you for the thoughtful review, I was excited about seeing it at first then saw a preview in the theater and had some reservations about, now I probably won't go.

[@KennySparksYT]

Yeah this was definitely a paycheck for David Alan Grier. An unfortunate one. I really wanted it to be black wizards and witches being cool but instead we got...this. Thanks so much for watching! I greatly appreciate it.

[@johnsonaak7192]

Omg just watch first 15 min and came straight to KZbin bc I thought I was the only one in shock 😮

[@KennySparksYT]

Yeah it’s pretty bad lol

[@feliciawilson4031]

I saw this movie advertising somewhere and my instant thought was this has to be a great movie to have a wild title like this. I'm glad I didn't watch it but I thought it would have been something like The Magicians tv series

[@fredmonroe6042]

Thanks for your review.

[@KennySparksYT]

You’re welcome 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@trevormichael4906]

I unfortunately watched it. I don’t look at reviews before I see a film so I thought 🤷‍♂️ but yeah. It was grossly caricature of America

[@KennySparksYT]

I hear that perspective

[@KreatedbyKrause]

Satire is extremely difficult to do well. I haven't seen a good satire since "In the Loop" from 2009 and that includes "American Fiction" which I thought was a bit disappointing. I am curious about how bad this movie is and will definitely wait until it's free on streaming. I'm not spending a single extra cent on it.

[@KennySparksYT]

That’s a good choice. I’d definitely save your money on this one

[@terrykim2748]

The worst thing about this movie is that the intent of this movie is clearly to divide, not to unify.

[@KennySparksYT]

That’s a perspective

[@LesterMoore]

I and Spike Lee as well, think this trope has been around since the "talkies" began. It has been a crutch used by film writers and producers to humanize genies and fairy godfathers and godmothers. All this crutch did was lend a maudlin bent to the film. Usually to elevate the sad crushing emotion of the protagonist during a time when all seemed lost and unrecoverable. Better plot and script writing should be the beginning of the end to the Magical Negro/ess (The legend of Bagger Vance and Ghost with Whoopi Goldberg), Mexican (The Milagro Bean Field Wars) and other such tropes. Let us hope so before people begin once again to rub the tops of our heads for good luck.

[@KennySparksYT]

Speaking facts!

[@octosalias5785]

Like Snakes on a Plane its just an idea that was pitched and had no thought further than that. Except people like Snakes on a Plane.

[@KennySparksYT]

That’s a wild analogy but I’m following.

[@octosalias5785]

@@KennySparksYT lol thats fair. Im just thinking both were produced based solely off memes and tropes

[@JoeScottish]

THis movie is offensive to everyone

[@KennySparksYT]

Indeed.

[@CrochetKitty28]

What’s crazy is the actor’s are amazing, talented individuals. But I see where you’re coming from.

[@thedaveshow8]

Watching this while i am on my walk! And i am so sorry you had to deal with this movie.

[@KennySparksYT]

Hey I appreciate that. I need to start going on more walks myself.

[@thedaveshow8]

@@KennySparksYT trust me it's great! Especially with the good weather conning out soon

[@IamP3ngu1n]

Haven't seen the movie but...this movie reminds me of an episode of something I recently saw on Apple TV or Netflix where a police officer kept shooting a Black man over and over again. I don't remember the name of the movie ; but it had a "Groundhog Day" theme to it. Dude would wake-up, step out the door of his Girlfriend's apt building, run in to the police officer and ...get shot by the officer...over and over and over...again.

[@KennySparksYT]

@@IamP3ngu1n Yeah I’m good on that.

[@zenclaw13]

Lol. " don't do this again..."

[@KennySparksYT]

😂😂😂😂

[@MsMSB2012]

White person here. I thought the ads were intriguing, but I was also expecting a twist. How disappointing. I'll skip this movie. Thanks for your review!

[@KennySparksYT]

Zero twist at all unfortunately

[@billwhite1603]

They might have bolstered the idea of family and responsibility even.

[@KennySparksYT]

What are you talking about?

[@moodlofiliminal]

Love this channel bro. My biggest issue (Without having seen it) was when you said each "Magical Negroe" is assigned a white person. LIKE WHAT? If you have seen American Fiction (Cringy but amazing movie) it captures that tone deafness of hollywood. The whole "We support black people but will continue to stereotype them/only use them when they are popular" mentality. Kinda like how everyone movie involving a mexican american back in the day had to show them all as cholos or gardeners.

[@KennySparksYT]

Much appreciated! I’ve seen American Fiction and absolutely love that movie. It’s so much better at communicating an important message

[@GoatedJoyBoy]

im white and just saying the title makes me uncomfortable fr

[@KennySparksYT]

I can understand that.

[@Tunda2]

It seems that if you do it from the right direction, you can do pretty much anything

[@yvesklienblu8772]

I had only been privy to the title.(I was immediately intrigued)AND THt was on purpose!. I finally witnessed the trailer and IMMEDIATELY KNEW , this was not "for me". 😂. It's ridiculous. The fact that the ASMGs upmost importance is "making yt ppl lives easier " is a wholeeee issue.. Then they star a biracial as the lead "blk man" then make it about him falling for the "girl next door", " over looked" ("wyt" )girl.ANDD THATS THE FIX!!!. HE SHOULD ENDEAVOR TO REALLY FIX THINGS. 😂.. CALL ME CYNICAL. IDGAF BOUT NON OF IT. ITS JUST EXTRA SADDD HERE

[@KennySparksYT]

I'm with you 100%

[@djkyletunez1001]

It was only a joke on society. It was meant to be funny. It was meant to be lighthearted.

[@KennySparksYT]

Intent and impact are not the same. If you enjoyed it then I wish you well.

[@RichardThrobbin]

Seems like a thought-out review with a lot of discussion to offer. I don't think I'll be seeing this movie just because it takes itself too seriously and moves into the ignorant racist zone. Subbing to see where you go man. Good video

[@KennySparksYT]

Thanks for the compliment, Richard! I'd definitely save your money on this one. American Fiction or the more recent Love Lies Bleeding is a much better use of your time.

[@jamielockett2547]

I would love to see you do a review on the movie "Origin" by Ava Duvernay.

[@KennySparksYT]

You're in luck 😊: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmKqYqiqqNZ9jMU

[@jamielockett2547]

Your amazing, I watched your review and I think you were on point. I've watched several interviews with Ava Duvernay regarding "Origin" and she really put her blood and sweat into it. I was was hoping it would do better in the American theaters but I still feel it will still stand the rest of time. Your reviews are right on and keep up the good work.

[@seraphina3093]

If anything this felt like a interracial love story

[@KennySparksYT]

Damn sure did

[@clariceaikman5394]

I haven't seen but you're commentary on on it really got through to me

[@KennySparksYT]

I appreciate that! 🙌🏾 I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@schauseil187]

If only the film were at least funny... but for a satire you can't even smile at any scene. You're just constantly amazed that this film actually got financing and that there were a lot of decision-makers who said: "Yes - that's a good idea". ;)

[@KennySparksYT]

Yeah I don’t know how this made it off the page and into production

[@SpoilerKings]

Awesome review Kenny. This should have been a movie with a message but instead it was so bad. So so bad... You hit all the points on why this one sucked so bad. at 4:52 I died laughing. A great edit on highlighting that craziness of this movie. Like you just said that and it happened in the movie. Keep up the work Kenny, you crushing it!

[@KennySparksYT]

Much appreciated y'all! I loved the conversation y'all had about it on your live stream last night. Man I wish this movie didn't exist but it's doing wonders for my channel 🤣

[@SpoilerKings]

@@KennySparksYT it's a bad movie with a bad message, but at least in your video you discuss that. So if there is one good thing from this movie is that film guys like you get to talk on why media like this is bad on a movie making level and on a race level too. This is a great video it deserves all the love.

[@JaynaeMarieXIV]

When I first saw the trailer for this, like some people, I know, I thought it was about wizards. And then, when I read about it further, then I was like 0MGWTF! I did not see this movie, because I know I would have been embarrassed of being seen coming out of the theater. This was not a helpful film at all. I do not know what made this person make this movie but it was a bad idea.

[@KennySparksYT]

It was indeed a bad idea

[@DelasVC]

😂 I could lmfao every freakin time I hear this title 🤣🤣🤣

[@KennySparksYT]

😂

[@paladox1771]

When I first saw the trailer a little while back I thought, "Wow. How is this not offensive to everyone?" It's so ludicrous that stuff like this even gets made. It's like they're trying to encourage segregation. I remember thinking, "What if a movie was called, "The American Society of Magical Whities"? LOL

[@KennySparksYT]

lol

[@mrmitchell4089]

They don't need a movie to send that message. They call it patriotism, the legal system, capitalism, and other terms where blacks aren't supposed to participate.

[@demonteddybear3510]

The idea has potential if it went over the top and wasn't just pushing the agenda. 'Don't be a menace to South Central while drinking your juice in the hood' from the Wayne Brothers is a good example of this. The movie is filled with stereotypes, but so over done that it crosses that threshold into hilarious. If the focus is they are to prevent White people from feeling uncomfortable then go over the top with White stereotypes in a funny manner. The guy the main protagonist is helping goes into this club he heard about and see's he's the only White Person there. This is something anyone can relate to regardless of racial heritage (same reaction if a Black person went to a club and saw nothing but White folks and the emotional uncertainty if things will go good or go bad ). Main protagonist comes up and helps them mingle with their group. With his magic he brings to the table a fruit bowl. Instead of whipped cream the fruit is lathered in mayonnaise (stereotype that White people love mayonnaise). The guy he's helping gets all chipper because it's just like his mom used to make and lossens up. That's just one example. There are a ton of White stereotypes they could of gone over the top with like having a artificial lawn and vacuuming it then over explaining the process (stereotype White people are obsessed with their lawn, even if it's fake and over explaining). The main protagonist sees it and the guy (different guy then the club. Since would want to focus on the main protagonist journey and not have it get mudded by having him assigned to just one person.) looks crazy as all hell and steps in to find out that the guy is just nervous because a girl he likes (I would make her a Black girl for the secondary joke to land) is coming over. They go inside and the guy has the place decked out with Obama statues, plates, paintings, ext. Play up the fundamental misunderstanding between people who have a perceived culture difference.) He wants to impress her and thinks all the Obama stuff will win her over. The main protagonist finds out she is on her way and they go through a fantic race against the clock to hid the stuff so the guy has a chance to be himself and avoid the uncomfortable situation.

[@KennySparksYT]

Interesting

[@DaughterofDiogenes]

The exposition at the end could be condensed to, “I got kissed by a white woman and now I’m a real boy!”

[@KennySparksYT]

ACCURATE!!!

[@LFoster8026]

I walked out after 30 minutes. It was horrible! Bad writing! Bad premise! Bad acting! Just all around terrible!

[@KennySparksYT]

You saved yourself about an hour and some change of headache 👏🏾