I have to admit that I think a part of me is hesitant to watch the sequel because although I am super connected to the original and love it, watching African Americans get together again to put on "African" accents and play dress up in what is supposed to be tribal wear of some sort....
with obviously little to no input or participation from actual African people....
I dunno, it just hits different in 2021, watching it be done again.
I thought I may have been just a little too sensitive and thinking too hard about it but coming across this made me feel justified in those thoughts I had in the back of my mind.
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not all feel that way, though.
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I watched it and didn't find it offensive
Quote from: Jayda X on March 07, 2021, 08:27:51 PM
I watched it and didn't find it offensive
i was just gonna post some of the replies
there's a lot of Africans in her comments saying they don't care.
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Quote from: Jayda X on March 07, 2021, 08:27:51 PM
I watched it and didn't find it offensive
It was prob just 1 or 2 ppl. You know how this boy is
Girl shut the fuck up
I just wish they would have left this movie alone. Dont fuck with the legacy and put out mediocrity
It had it's moments but my biggest issue was mediocrity.
Quote from: RIG 7 on March 07, 2021, 08:48:42 PM
I just wish they would have left this movie alone. Dont fuck with the legacy and put out mediocrity
It had it's moments but my biggest issue was mediocrity.
!!! The standard was set too high and it fell short
Quote from: RIG 7 on March 07, 2021, 08:48:42 PM
I just wish they would have left this movie alone. Dont fuck with the legacy and put out mediocrity
It had it's moments but my biggest issue was mediocrity.
i dont think imma watch
sfnfsnffnsnfnsfnsns
i saw someone make a good point that it's rare that a sequel is ever good as the original
but i dunno, the theme of CTA overall doesn't leave a lot of room to fall short
it's one of those types of movies that can be amazing or just a flat out joke in the worst way possible.
the concept, story line, etc.
Hmmm I mean I guess I understand how it can be offensive. But I mean it is "Zamunda" which is a fictional place with their own customs and culture... sometimes ppl just want to be offended I feel
i can actually understand it
a lot of people are genuinely surprised when they travel to Africa and see actual...cities
buildings. modern architecture. like .. "omg i just thought it was a bunch of lions and zebras running around. u know...WILDNESS! lolz "
there's some true tea she's spitting in her post.
it's not the FIRST thing i thought of when seeing previews of the sequel but its just something about watching them put on those "African" accents in 2021 that just makes me a LITTLE uncomfortable. not outraged on behalf of Africans everywhere lol, but a lil uncomfortable.
obviously it's a comedy but the fact that there seems to be something inherently comedic about "African"-ness is something to think about .
and the accent thing, what%u2019s the difference between that and Idris Elba, Daniel Kaluuya, Damson Idris, John Boyega playing Americans with Baltimore, New
York and LA accents? When they%u2019re from the UK
Quote from: RAY7 on March 07, 2021, 09:16:09 PM
and the accent thing, what%u2019s the difference between that and Idris Elba, Daniel Kaluuya, Damson Idris, John Boyega playing Americans with Baltimore, New
York and LA accents? When they%u2019re from the UK
well People don't come to America surprised to see there's actual civilization, regular everyday people and cities with modern architecture .
I can see why some Africans are more protective over what's been pushed as an image of Africa and Africans . I think their feelings are super valid ... for those who do feel that way
There are plenty who don't mind , which is OK as well
Quote from: Tutikliatlay on March 07, 2021, 09:12:29 PM
i can actually understand it
a lot of people are genuinely surprised when they travel to Africa and see actual...cities
buildings. modern architecture. like .. "omg i just thought it was a bunch of lions and zebras running around. u know...WILDNESS! lolz "
there's some true tea she's spitting in her post.
it's not the FIRST thing i thought of when seeing previews of the sequel but its just something about watching them put on those "African" accents in 2021 that just makes me a LITTLE uncomfortable. not outraged on behalf of Africans everywhere lol, but a lil uncomfortable.
obviously it's a comedy but the fact that there seems to be something inherently comedic about "African"-ness is something to think about .
I think the real problem is that most people still don't Africa is a whole continent and not a singular country.
There is no one language or look of Africa because it's comprised of several different ones.
Quote from: yummy on March 07, 2021, 10:00:45 PM
Quote from: Tutikliatlay on March 07, 2021, 09:12:29 PM
i can actually understand it
a lot of people are genuinely surprised when they travel to Africa and see actual...cities
buildings. modern architecture. like .. "omg i just thought it was a bunch of lions and zebras running around. u know...WILDNESS! lolz "
there's some true tea she's spitting in her post.
it's not the FIRST thing i thought of when seeing previews of the sequel but its just something about watching them put on those "African" accents in 2021 that just makes me a LITTLE uncomfortable. not outraged on behalf of Africans everywhere lol, but a lil uncomfortable.
obviously it's a comedy but the fact that there seems to be something inherently comedic about "African"-ness is something to think about .
I think the real problem is that most people still don't Africa is a whole continent and not a singular country.
There is no one language or look of Africa because it's comprised of several different ones.
right.
we are all aware of the differences in places like Europe
Of course Spain is different from Ireland! Oh and France simply does not compare to Italy! But have u been to Finland? Ugh!
But Africa is just one big jungle .
Nndndndnndn
I see why some Africans roll their eyes at stuff like this . They're super protective and defensive because there is ALREADY a lot of ignorance and misinformation out there about what Africa really is .
And MEDIA has had a huge hand in that .
Quote from: Tutikliatlay on March 07, 2021, 09:12:29 PM
i can actually understand it
a lot of people are genuinely surprised when they travel to Africa and see actual...cities
buildings. modern architecture. like .. "omg i just thought it was a bunch of lions and zebras running around. u know...WILDNESS! lolz "
there's some true tea she's spitting in her post.
it's not the FIRST thing i thought of when seeing previews of the sequel but its just something about watching them put on those "African" accents in 2021 that just makes me a LITTLE uncomfortable. not outraged on behalf of Africans everywhere lol, but a lil uncomfortable.
obviously it's a comedy but the fact that there seems to be something inherently comedic about "African"-ness is something to think about .
yeah its funny as fuck just like ppul doing that fufu challenge and some ppul are gagging at it
the comparison of cultures is the kii and theres nothing wrong with either one but the comparison is funny at time
but ...
so are we to get the full experience of these places without taking the time to explore it ourselves
no
its no ones job to portray a place in a certain light to make anybody feel better
if your curious go there if not belive what you want and accept the narrative put forth or create ur own
its the same with alaska
ppul think someone is actually living in a igloo with snow glaciers all around and no black ppul
not many would be here if it was just that but bring your ass down here and see it
periodt
Quote from: Tutikliatlay on March 07, 2021, 10:05:58 PM
Quote from: yummy on March 07, 2021, 10:00:45 PM
Quote from: Tutikliatlay on March 07, 2021, 09:12:29 PM
i can actually understand it
a lot of people are genuinely surprised when they travel to Africa and see actual...cities
buildings. modern architecture. like .. "omg i just thought it was a bunch of lions and zebras running around. u know...WILDNESS! lolz "
there's some true tea she's spitting in her post.
it's not the FIRST thing i thought of when seeing previews of the sequel but its just something about watching them put on those "African" accents in 2021 that just makes me a LITTLE uncomfortable. not outraged on behalf of Africans everywhere lol, but a lil uncomfortable.
obviously it's a comedy but the fact that there seems to be something inherently comedic about "African"-ness is something to think about .
I think the real problem is that most people still don't Africa is a whole continent and not a singular country.
There is no one language or look of Africa because it's comprised of several different ones.
right.
I see why some Africans roll their eyes at stuff like this . They're super protective and defensive because there is ALREADY a lot of ignorance and misinformation out there about what Africa really is .
And MEDIA has had a huge hand in that .
dude fuck an african the worlds ignorance is not their concern
but on the flip its the same thing we deal with with hip hop culture being mainstream and the same stereotypes that go around the world about us
stereotypes Africans come here and decide they are better than black americans with and they actually have to migrate over here to benefit from everything we built in this country while you supposedly in the motherland richness where it all started so they can kick rocks
fuck them
I am African and not the least bit offended. The first film is loved by all the Africans I know from all over the continent. Never saw anyone who had an issue with it.
Even my parents who don't watch movies have watched this movie and this:
https://youtu.be/3e-IMCcWdcM
Umm no.
You're a white person in their late 30s cosplaying as a young black man :dead:
It can't get any stupider than this :dead:
Quote from: HUGO on March 07, 2021, 08:49:58 PM
Quote from: RIG 7 on March 07, 2021, 08:48:42 PM
I just wish they would have left this movie alone. Dont fuck with the legacy and put out mediocrity
It had it's moments but my biggest issue was mediocrity.
!!! The standard was set too high and it fell short
>><<
And they threw in all these E+ actors on top of it :dead: :uhh:
I'd say they should've invested in something new...but I have a feeling whatever they would have come up with would've been much worse
dude it never mattered how good the sequel was ppul were never going to say it was better
but i love revisiting the concept and seeing everyone again its a reunion tea before everyone starts dying
its aMAZING THIS MUCH OF THE CAST IS STILL ALIVE TBH
celebrate black excellence original and followups
I'm not celebrating black mediocrity
we have enough Tyler Perry stans for that
no shade afro
its still black excellence
because there are more than one way to be excellent
besides the storyline of a movie
Yhhh no, next
Quote from: Jayda X on March 08, 2021, 03:49:39 AM
Umm no.
You're a white person in their late 30s cosplaying as a young black man :dead:
It can't get any stupider than this :dead:
:plzstop:
Quote from: Jayda X on March 08, 2021, 03:49:39 AM
Umm no.
You're a white person in their late 30s cosplaying as a young black man :dead:
It can't get any stupider than this :dead:
Don't you get tired of this? I've been on here like 3 years now. You have no logical reason to believe I'm white. Like you've repeated yourself a million times and you're still WRONG.
I even offered to meet you in person Jayden. :ohwow:
Like I'm not even joking or exaggerating when I say you are a white faggot who's almost 40 pretending to be black teenager :dead:
Jdjdjdj I wouldn't even of cared that much but you're not even GOOD at it
so Yh I'll keep repeating it until those sunspots turn cancerous
Good
The first movie looks like an embarrassment can't imagine the sequel would be any better
makin some western omelettes guys
Extra mushrooms for me bby sis
are they free
Honestly until there is one remarkable movie showing current communities that Americans feel they can relate to, they%u2019ll continue to portray Africa as jungles salvages some fairy tale king queen stuff flies fleas mess
Even a ton of black Americans believe all of Africa is that shit
It%u2019s insane how strong of an influence and grip those things have on the world
I'm not gonna lie
when I was watching this movie I did give a :unsure:
I knew somebody was gonna be pissed bBBNBbbnbbn
Quote from: ton on March 08, 2021, 08:04:13 AM
Honestly until there is one remarkable movie showing current communities that Americans feel they can relate to, they%u2019ll continue to portray Africa as jungles salvages some fairy tale king queen stuff flies fleas mess
Even a ton of black Americans believe all of Africa is that shit
It%u2019s insane how strong of an influence and grip those things have on the world
!!!!
This isn't the movie to watch if you want an actual portrayal of modern Africans living in Africa
We have Nollywood for that
*more accurate
No omelette for whoever said that mess about Tyler in here
They weren't free anyway
Quote from: Jayda X on March 08, 2021, 04:26:43 AM
we have enough Tyler Perry stans for that
no shade afro
:dead:
I mean... the first one was corny n overhyped as is, so I wasn't really expecting much from this one.
ssdddddddddddddd
I'm not watching it btw
Quote from: Trey on March 08, 2021, 09:04:46 AM
I mean... the first one was corny n overhyped as is, so I wasn't really expecting much from this one.
ssdddddddddddddd
hun overhyped? It's just a good movie
Nobody ever said Coning to America was the greatest cinema of all time
You know what
I'm calling Britney's handlers
She's getting 10 pills today instead of her usual 6
Quote from: Child of the Sun on March 08, 2021, 08:30:41 AM
No omelette for whoever said that mess about Tyler in here
dhbxxhbchchchc
Quote from: ton on March 08, 2021, 09:13:09 AM
Quote from: Trey on March 08, 2021, 09:04:46 AM
I mean... the first one was corny n overhyped as is, so I wasn't really expecting much from this one.
ssdddddddddddddd
hun overhyped? It's just a good movie
Nobody ever said Coning to America was the greatest cinema of all time
You know what
I'm calling Britney's handlers
She's getting 10 pills today instead of her usual 6
SDDDDJSDDDDDDDDDDJDDJDJD
You know what. FINE!
I'm siding with Fro! #BoycottComing2America
Fro, start the petition. I'll get #FreeBritney to sponsor us.
:omgwatshappening:
Quote from: Jayda X on March 08, 2021, 05:11:36 AM
Like I'm not even joking or exaggerating when I say you are a white faggot who's almost 40 pretending to be black teenager :dead:
Jdjdjdj I wouldn't even of cared that much but you're not even GOOD at it
so Yh I'll keep repeating it until those sunspots turn cancerous
This is a kiiiiii. Keep doing you hun.
And I'm early 30s looking 22. :feelinmyself:
You look 43
And I'm being nice
Quote from: Trey on March 08, 2021, 09:30:13 AM
Quote from: ton on March 08, 2021, 09:13:09 AM
Quote from: Trey on March 08, 2021, 09:04:46 AM
I mean... the first one was corny n overhyped as is, so I wasn't really expecting much from this one.
ssdddddddddddddd
hun overhyped? It's just a good movie
Nobody ever said Coning to America was the greatest cinema of all time
You know what
I'm calling Britney's handlers
She's getting 10 pills today instead of her usual 6
SDDDDJSDDDDDDDDDDJDDJDJD
You know what. FINE!
I'm siding with Fro! #BoycottComing2America
Fro, start the petition. I'll get #FreeBritney to sponsor us.
:omgwatshappening:
NZBZBZBZB
The Free Britney girls can't even free Britney.
You're done for