American Fiction - A gem of a screenplay

I have not felt that elated from a film in a long time. For the past ten or so years, only a few films have been able to impress me. The reader of this blog can quickly pinpoint the highlights of the film industry. However, American Fiction did not take my breath away like Birdman did, nor did it leave me in awe like Gravity.

American Fiction put a smile on my face like Good Will Hunting did. The absolute treasure of a screenplay, the film made me laugh several times. This laughter is something that I have yet to do on current Hollywood comedy blockbusters. The screenplay captured me from the first scene and did not let go until the end. Scene after scene, it was a pleasure to listen and watch. Jeffrey Wright's delivery of each line is impeccable. The direction of the actors is superb as well. The self-reflexivity at the end of the film did not contribute much to the film. Or so I thought until the last shot of the extra in the plantation clothes. Change is slowly coming, and we must endure the circumstances and keep pushing the boundaries because it is worth it. Because this is what we are supposed to do - expose the inequalities, expose the wrongs, expose ourselves.

4 / 5
Director: Cord Jefferson
Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz