American Fiction

Sharply delivered humorous satire with thought-provoking complexity soulfully excelled by Jeffrey Wright’s memorably definitive performance under familiar observation. (B+)

So overrated it’s unbelievable. It’s more a boring family drama than a comedy, bar far! Super boring and the most interesting thing was when he’s pulling one over on book distributors which last a whole 15 minutes. It’s a decent family drama, that’s not funny at all

American Fiction is a smart well crafted story that diverts too much energy away from the central plot at times. Leaving far too many valuable chips on the table to play it slightly more safe. The cast and performances are great and go on to save the story. The satirical and farcical moments can also be memorable. One particular moment that stands out is when Monk visualizes his creations. But as the film develops his character throughout it gets bogged down in family drama. So much so that the when you want to see the satirical moments your actually watching family drama.

I did like a lot of this. I just really, really didn’t like the ending.

Sátira sencilla y directa que critica el consumismo absurdo que hay desde hace algunos años ya en el que las únicas historias de personas negras que se consumen y/o se producen son aquellas que están llenas de estereotipos y lo expone de una manera excelente y directa en la que te permite incluso llegar a conectar con el protagonista y su frustación ante esto, aunque al final (como en la vida real) por la plata baila el perro y él se deja consumir por una industria que solo lo encasilla y explota.

seriously some of the best writing i've ever seen on screen

I wanted to like this movie. It had some funny moments. With some more work (rewrites and directing) it could have been good. The acting was mostly good. However, the movie fell flat. All characters were shallow stereotypes and pandering. The drama did not fit the movie and did not feel real.

Absolutely wonderful movie. Jeffrey Wright makes this movie happen. His portrayal is outstanding. This movie made me go back and look at his career and realize he is one of the best doing it out there.

American Fiction is a clever satire with great performances, particularly by Jeffrey Wright. I thoroughly enjoyed the film, which is packed with funny moments and sharp dialogue that critiques stereotypes and the social engineering involved in marketing to specific demographics. The protagonist, Monk, is a genius and complex character who deeply values authenticity. He strives to express himself through literature but finds himself at a moral crossroads when he accepts an advance to write a book that goes against his principles and isn't true to his heart. If you're looking for a movie that will make you laugh while offering thought-provoking commentary, paired with well-drawn characters and outstanding acting, American Fiction is a must-watch.

This movie really surprised me - there is so much to love about it. Amazing storytelling, amazing acting and fantastic directing. The trailer doesn’t do it justice, see this asap if you haven’t.