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Insightful but for the most part a waste of time...


Started out alright but then descended into total ridiculousness, employing hyperbole and shock value to make its points. I can see why some would say this movie does nothing but enforce negative stereotypes about black people.

And it's hilarious how quickly the main character 'loses the plot' and turns on his own race . Pity there wasn't a mirror on hand so that he would rip his skin off and die from shock or blood loss. Even worse was the ridiculous scandal that erupted following the alleged assault at the school.

Whatever message there is in the movie, is muddied by its unrealistic characterizations and plot. Too over the top and quickly forgotten.

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