Oh. My. Gosh, bro. This intro hahahaha 😂 I loved this movie so much, and I felt it was some of Jeffrey Wright’s best work. It’s baffling how he’s not in more lead roles! The ending was all right, but I will say, i can imagine that’ll make or break the experience for some people.
@@ReelJames probably the outdated stereotype of it all 😅 those type of books are not what is required to be popular in 2023. Michelle Obama, Tanehisi, viola davis... which book in 2020's needs that type of ebonics?
I just saw this movie and it was great but that ending. Wow! I don't hear nobody talk about the last scene of the movie. I thought it was beautiful. The whole movie the writer's outraged with stereotypes and rightfully so but when he leaves the set he sees this young African-American actor reading a script in wardrobe wearing slave clothes probably for another movie on a different set. They both look at each other and give each other a gesture as if to say, "we do what it takes to survive, get our story told and get paid, but look how far we've come." I'm sure there's a much more deeper meaning in that ending especially when it's the last scene of the movie. At least I like to think so. I'm rooting for Oppenheimer at The Oscars but if this movie wins in some of it''s category I'm not going to mind. American Fiction was a beautiful movie.
Just saw this film last night and I cannot stop thinking about it. From the big speeches to the subtle moments and gestures. I don’t know where to start. My husband and I talked about it for hours last night
I can't wait to see this film next week. I've been waiting since I saw the preview a few months ago. I always enjoy your reviews. This is basically a modern retelling of Bamboozled.
My wife & I were thinking about seeing a movie & saw that this one had a whole bunch of actors I really liked. So we watched the trailer & immediately decided we had to watch it. I absolutely loved the movie. Jeffrey Wright was amazing and I don’t think anyone else could’ve played the character better. I looked into it and found out it was based on a book, so the next day I purchased the audiobook and finished it it within 2 days. I enjoyed the book, but the movie was better, in my opinion. I’m definitely going to be buying it on Blu-ray when it’s released. I’m going to want to watch several more times.
"I'd have no problem sitting down face to face ..." the meme of the woman taking off her earings: "I just want to talk.." popped in my head. Great Review! Sub'd 😎☕💋
This is the first time I have visted your channel and I have to say I loved this review. I have only seen the trailer to this movie and I was immediately intrigued! I really liked the fact it was highlighting overused annoying & offensive tropes in a very humorous way!! This review was a lot of fun and it was insightful. I also think serious topics like this (as you said) can be made more palatable to a larger audience when humour is involved. You have a new subscriber!
Yaaay! They finally released it in Maryland!!! It was soooo good! Man! I can't wait to see it again. Such great writing, acting, cinematography and soundtrack! I came, I laughed, I cried! All the feels!
MUST SEE. The cast is phenomenal - the banter between Jeffrey and Tracee was relatable and funny! You’ll be entertained and happy to see a very well written script. I haven’t been to the movies in over 4 years and when by chance I saw this trailer recently - something just spoke to me and called me to go see it. So glad I did - I went last Tuesday night before the showings went away last Thursday. And yes the caucasians were eating it up as well. Also made me think - I’d infer they were laughing at how woke/pandering their counterparts in the movie were being and hopefully cringing on the inside. This is worthy of seeing again! Tait, just came across your channel, awesome take 😉. I’ll be watching more videos!
I just left a comment on your older "Take" for Forty-Year-Old Version, not knowing that you'd done this. It's related, and maybe you'd be interested, so I'll just copt and paste it here... "Random Harlem dude #15." LMFAO. Nice take, Tait. I've watched this movie [40 year old version] 3-4 times. It kills. Wondering your thoughts on this: Last night I saw American Fiction. Seemed to me that it was dealing w/ some similar issues/situations/ideas, and though Jeffrey Wright is one of the great living actors, in my view he couldn't save it on his own. I left the theater thinking to myself that AF was a very weak, pale shadow of Forty-Year-Old Version. It felt to me like it got filmed and finished way, way too soon and if they'd spent another year working on the script and overall concept of the movie, it coulda been so, so much better. Rock on...
The irony in the list of movies you rattled off in the intro that have won the award, and how they are exactly what they would be if that lineup were in this movie as well. 😆😆 I loved how this movie was so dead ass right on on the interior story, and also on the whole movie itself. Every trope that white people would want to see is in the actual film, before you even get to the movie-inside-a-movie. So fucking meta and so fucking right on. 😆😆
Entertaining and thought provoking film, but it must be said that it takes its primary premise from Spike Lee’s 2004 masterpiece “Bamboozled”, and that on the whole it has an unmistakable Spike Lee “vibe” to it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
PLEASE do a video on this new season of Singles Inferno!!! When watching Ep 2 there was a moment, you’ll know when, I gasped and said one I wonder what’s Tait’s take?!?!
@@TaitsTake You’re missing out. It’s not as sweet as Love On The Spectrum but it’s a Korean show on Netflix and they tend to be more wholesome than an American show like Love Island. If someone steals a kiss you start blushing 😊 lol
I watched this in one of the whitest theaters because of it’s limited release…it just added to the funny for me. Like when that color purple reference blink and you miss it came on I cackled but only the black ppl got it.
I'm one of those mysterious white (possibly off-white) people. I was laughing at the clueless white people, and that it was a family of wiseasses with a lot of funny insults. Also, Monk was funny, he could simultaneously facepalm and head-desk just with his facial expression. Of course, I don't know what the white people you were seeing were laughing at, I'm just one sample point.
Young man, you might want to reconsider speaking with this strange cadence you seem to favor. My take (pun intended) is that it's good for teenagers but not so brilliant for grown men. I couldn't get trough the your whole video, however curious I was to hear the rest of what you had to say. I saw the movie. I side with Armond White, the film critic. He compared watching "American Fiction" to finding himself in a sensory deprivation chamber. He gave an interview about it that everyone should see. Video is entitled: AMERICAN FICTION (2023) - Movie Review (and the Return of Armond White!). In conclusion I'll just leave you with this thought. Of the three Black movies you mentioned won a people's choice award at TIFF, all of them are problematic with some anti Black trope or other. So, is it even a compliment to put a flick in the same basket as 12 Years a Slave (2013), Green Book (2018), Precious (2009) ? P.S. Don't take my criticism too much to heart. There's a million things you do right. For example, great research and pop up pictures to illustrate. As well, your whole décor is cool!
The cadence in which I speak is the cadence in which I speak. You will always have the right to ignore it and watch people who don’t sound like teenagers. Also, whether you like the movies* or not, I would imagine the director is proud to be in the conversation of other movies that have won the people’s choice award. 🙏
The film had a good plot but poor execution. The books in the film never really spoke on what they really said or how different communities received it. The white people in the film seemed like caricatures and overly stupid. The message was very flat. I think it's strength is it was filmed beautifully with great actors. But was rubbish to me and seemed like he didn't know how to end it.
Dude! You almost had me (sending ❤/flowers on review); and then you describe ‘American Fiction’ as satirical; NO! Tis a story, drama with suspense, humour as co-stars.
Oh. My. Gosh, bro. This intro hahahaha 😂
I loved this movie so much, and I felt it was some of Jeffrey Wright’s best work. It’s baffling how he’s not in more lead roles!
The ending was all right, but I will say, i can imagine that’ll make or break the experience for some people.
Hahah don’t ask me how long I spent on that intro! Loved this movie. And I’m in the “make” category for the ending actually!
I love you ReelJames but I absolutely disagree lool!
@@CoicouReal I appreciate the love! 🙏 What didn’t work for ya with this one?
@@ReelJames probably the outdated stereotype of it all 😅 those type of books are not what is required to be popular in 2023. Michelle Obama, Tanehisi, viola davis... which book in 2020's needs that type of ebonics?
I just saw this movie and it was great but that ending. Wow!
I don't hear nobody talk about the last scene of the movie. I thought it was beautiful. The whole movie the writer's outraged with stereotypes and rightfully so but when he leaves the set he sees this young African-American actor reading a script in wardrobe wearing slave clothes probably for another movie on a different set. They both look at each other and give each other a gesture as if to say, "we do what it takes to survive, get our story told and get paid, but look how far we've come." I'm sure there's a much more deeper meaning in that ending especially when it's the last scene of the movie. At least I like to think so.
I'm rooting for Oppenheimer at The Oscars but if this movie wins in some of it''s category I'm not going to mind. American Fiction was a beautiful movie.
I think ending helped take this movie to the next level. Completely unpredictable.
If Sterling K. Brown don’t win best supporting actor I’m rioting.
And if it’s one thing I know is that you standing on business bout that riot.
This movie sucked.. and he gave his usually whiny performance
Just saw this film last night and I cannot stop thinking about it. From the big speeches to the subtle moments and gestures. I don’t know where to start. My husband and I talked about it for hours last night
So glad you enjoyed it!
“I was also watching the white ppl watching the movie.” 😂😂
“What are they laughing at 👀”
Exactly. This movie proved the point in the theater
I just saw it this movie. That movie is 10/10! I think they need to sweep the Oscar’s!
Sadly they won’t but they BETTER win something good.
I can’t WAIT to see this one, I’m mad it’s not playing early in ATL.
Yea it’s heavy in New York and LA right now. Check closer to the 22nd for Atlanta.
Yea it’s heavy in New York and LA right now. Check closer to the 22nd for Atlanta.
I can't wait to see this film next week. I've been waiting since I saw the preview a few months ago.
I always enjoy your reviews.
This is basically a modern retelling of Bamboozled.
Thank you for watching! I think you’re gonna really like it!
My wife & I were thinking about seeing a movie & saw that this one had a whole bunch of actors I really liked. So we watched the trailer & immediately decided we had to watch it. I absolutely loved the movie. Jeffrey Wright was amazing and I don’t think anyone else could’ve played the character better. I looked into it and found out it was based on a book, so the next day I purchased the audiobook and finished it it within 2 days. I enjoyed the book, but the movie was better, in my opinion. I’m definitely going to be buying it on Blu-ray when it’s released. I’m going to want to watch several more times.
I am intrigued. Will be watching. I also really like the whole cast which is rare lol.
Report back when you get to check it out!
I’m gonna check it out! Thanks for the review 😊😊
Thank you for watching it!
"I'd have no problem sitting down face to face ..." the meme of the woman taking off her earings: "I just want to talk.." popped in my head. Great Review! Sub'd 😎☕💋
Movie deserves way more box office than it’s getting. Hearing a lot of buzz.
This is the first time I have visted your channel and I have to say I loved this review. I have only seen the trailer to this movie and I was immediately intrigued! I really liked the fact it was highlighting overused annoying & offensive tropes in a very humorous way!!
This review was a lot of fun and it was insightful. I also think serious topics like this (as you said) can be made more palatable to a larger audience when humour is involved. You have a new subscriber!
Love love love this comment. Thank you so much for taking the time!
Love your reviews 😂
THANK YOU!!
That cast is acting royalty, wtf?! 👀
Hollywood Shuffle definitely popped into my head while watching it.
You on it!
Loved this movie so much! Worth the wait for sure. Loved the sibling dynamics. Sterling K Brown was genius in this role too!
Yaaay! They finally released it in Maryland!!! It was soooo good! Man! I can't wait to see it again. Such great writing, acting, cinematography and soundtrack! I came, I laughed, I cried! All the feels!
Also I’m loving the Christmas decor 🎄
I loved this movie. The family dynamic felt very on point. So much so, that I had to get my mom to watch. And I agree about Issa.
Absolutely loved it... I'm watching it again this week. Supreme acting !
TOO GOOD! And now available to buy on digital :)
MUST SEE. The cast is phenomenal - the banter between Jeffrey and Tracee was relatable and funny! You’ll be entertained and happy to see a very well written script. I haven’t been to the movies in over 4 years and when by chance I saw this trailer recently - something just spoke to me and called me to go see it. So glad I did - I went last Tuesday night before the showings went away last Thursday.
And yes the caucasians were eating it up as well. Also made me think - I’d infer they were laughing at how woke/pandering their counterparts in the movie were being and hopefully cringing on the inside.
This is worthy of seeing again!
Tait, just came across your channel, awesome take 😉. I’ll be watching more videos!
Loved Tracee here!! Thanks so much for watching! I’m glad ya found me :)
I just left a comment on your older "Take" for Forty-Year-Old Version, not knowing that you'd done this. It's related, and maybe you'd be interested, so I'll just copt and paste it here...
"Random Harlem dude #15." LMFAO. Nice take, Tait. I've watched this movie [40 year old version] 3-4 times. It kills. Wondering your thoughts on this: Last night I saw American Fiction. Seemed to me that it was dealing w/ some similar issues/situations/ideas, and though Jeffrey Wright is one of the great living actors, in my view he couldn't save it on his own. I left the theater thinking to myself that AF was a very weak, pale shadow of Forty-Year-Old Version. It felt to me like it got filmed and finished way, way too soon and if they'd spent another year working on the script and overall concept of the movie, it coulda been so, so much better. Rock on...
The irony in the list of movies you rattled off in the intro that have won the award, and how they are exactly what they would be if that lineup were in this movie as well. 😆😆
I loved how this movie was so dead ass right on on the interior story, and also on the whole movie itself. Every trope that white people would want to see is in the actual film, before you even get to the movie-inside-a-movie. So fucking meta and so fucking right on. 😆😆
🔥 intro😂😂 Haven't seen it yet, but definitely going to watch it
Thank you! Report back tho!
I’m DYING OFF the intro!
2024 I think I might be a normal UA-camr 🤭
Entertaining and thought provoking film, but it must be said that it takes its primary premise from Spike Lee’s 2004 masterpiece “Bamboozled”, and that on the whole it has an unmistakable Spike Lee “vibe” to it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you for that sterling k brown photo
I work for the people!
lol @ the intro
I’m getting the help I need 😬
I love your content, went and watched the trailer... and I do not agree at all loool! You are hilarious and inspiring Tait's!!
Thank you for these kind words! I’m glad you enjoy the channel 🥰
@@TaitsTake Your love is blind review were the first thing I though friday morning 😂😂
@TaitsTake Did you have that cushion before or after you saw the film? A hat too. Merch?
Cushion for years. Hat from the screening :)
I have the same jacket & great video!!!
Which jacket? 👀
It got the love for sure at the Oscars. Lovin’ it myself.
PLEASE do a video on this new season of Singles Inferno!!! When watching Ep 2 there was a moment, you’ll know when, I gasped and said one I wonder what’s Tait’s take?!?!
Haha it sounds juicy! I’ve never seen this show tho - am I missing out?!
@@TaitsTake You’re missing out. It’s not as sweet as Love On The Spectrum but it’s a Korean show on Netflix and they tend to be more wholesome than an American show like Love Island. If someone steals a kiss you start blushing 😊 lol
That intro lmaoooooo 😅 I watch all your videos even when I haven’t seen the movies because it’s taits take 💁♀️
THANK YOU, LlZ!!
I loved this moved. It was refreshing in my opinion.
I just saw it today in the movie theater in the intro!
Wowwww, as the oldest of five sibs, this is accurate af 😂
Great movie! It definitely deserves Best Picture!
It won’t win but it’s great to see it nominated.
Definitely want to see this movie. Thanks!
Thank YOU for watching!
I watched this in one of the whitest theaters because of it’s limited release…it just added to the funny for me. Like when that color purple reference blink and you miss it came on I cackled but only the black ppl got it.
I'm going : )
Report back!
I'm one of those mysterious white (possibly off-white) people. I was laughing at the clueless white people, and that it was a family of wiseasses with a lot of funny insults. Also, Monk was funny, he could simultaneously facepalm and head-desk just with his facial expression. Of course, I don't know what the white people you were seeing were laughing at, I'm just one sample point.
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Great review! This movie is on ny list. Im hoping to watch it and Color Purple next weekend. What a combo 😆
I am going to see this. This can NOT be GOoD❤
Haha or maybe it’s terrible
@@TaitsTake Maybe YOU’RE terrible😝😝😝. Clearly that was a Joke, Sir ( Such a troublemaker)💐🥲😝. Thanks for the Great commentary as always. 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾😂
@@cydy121 I’m innocent!! 🤭😇
Hey, hey, hey, as a little sister myself, I take offense to this video 😂😂😂
Lol nah little sisters go hard in the annoying paint 😂
LOL!! This movie was sooooo good!!!!!
I loved it!
Thank you for this!!!! This movie was NOT on my radar at all. I plan to watch it now!
Aww! I’m pleased!
0:26 hHhHhhHhhahahahahahhahah😂😂😂
I need to be stopped.
Is this movie why you got that pillow lol
Lol almost embarrassed to say I’ve had that pillow for like 6 years 🤭
@@TaitsTake Don't be embarrassed it's funny lol
Tate, that was my question - what are you laughing at??
I don't follow what you mean?
Young man, you might want to reconsider speaking with this strange cadence you seem to favor. My take (pun intended) is that it's good for teenagers but not so brilliant for grown men. I couldn't get trough the your whole video, however curious I was to hear the rest of what you had to say.
I saw the movie. I side with Armond White, the film critic. He compared watching "American Fiction" to finding himself in a sensory deprivation chamber. He gave an interview about it that everyone should see. Video is entitled: AMERICAN FICTION (2023) - Movie Review (and the Return of Armond White!).
In conclusion I'll just leave you with this thought. Of the three Black movies you mentioned won a people's choice award at TIFF, all of them are problematic with some anti Black trope or other. So, is it even a compliment to put a flick in the same basket as 12 Years a Slave (2013), Green Book (2018), Precious (2009) ?
P.S. Don't take my criticism too much to heart. There's a million things you do right. For example, great research and pop up pictures to illustrate. As well, your whole décor is cool!
The cadence in which I speak is the cadence in which I speak. You will always have the right to ignore it and watch people who don’t sound like teenagers. Also, whether you like the movies* or not, I would imagine the director is proud to be in the conversation of other movies that have won the people’s choice award. 🙏
@TaitsTake
I can appreciate your reply .
The film had a good plot but poor execution. The books in the film never really spoke on what they really said or how different communities received it. The white people in the film seemed like caricatures and overly stupid. The message was very flat. I think it's strength is it was filmed beautifully with great actors. But was rubbish to me and seemed like he didn't know how to end it.
Dude!
You almost had me (sending ❤/flowers on review); and then you describe ‘American Fiction’ as satirical; NO!
Tis a story, drama with suspense, humour as co-stars.