School For Scoundrels - Review

To begin with...Hollywood is hollywood. can't you see the forest for the trees 'C.Norris'? Hollywood is a priciple of conventional thought - one that has evolved into something utterly brainless - yet equally fun as long as you take it for what it is. Basically, School for Scoundrals may only be pushing on those steriotypes you are suggesting. In no way does it really glorify it. you obviously have your own issues to deal with. I believe you are looking for something that isnt really there. Anyway how about the setriotypes portrayed of the white man? it works both ways. Sure, their architypes here get more screen time etc etc, but certainly, many of the sub-roles are played out just as radical as the black role parts. Everyone is as stupid as each other.

In a modern hollywood which has, by all accounts, turned into something of a dumb-ass farce, school for scoundrels is one of the better put-together works. for a comedy, it hit's many right notes.

of course I see what you are saying, and under that 'thin line' these steriotypes exist. But surely many of us are grounded enough to leave the fiction with the fiction. Any anyone who takes those steriotypes to heart and believes in them to a level that is, well, leave them be. you are you. School for scoundrels is a film, not an attack on black-america. it's is a parody, its is a 'comedy' with comic characters. it is escapism...don't take it seriously unless it really pushes, or demands that sort of critical discussion.

Oh my heck, give it a break. You 2 are probably environmentalist tree huggers too huh? Just enjoy this film. it's funny, don't take it so seriously. How about shows like Radio or Remember the Titans? Black people are the feel-good heroes in those shows.

don't be rediculous. its funny and light hearted

is this film realy racist or just borderline

“School for Scoundrels� Just Teaches Racial Stereotyping

As I sat through a sneak preview of MGM’s new comedy, School for Scoundrels, my heart grew heavy. What I hoped would be a lighthearted, entertaining comedy about love, ended up a grotesque demonstration of Hollywood’s continuous assault on Black men. School For Scoundrels contains the most egregious example of blatantly racist stereotypes that I have seen in a recent, mainstream film. I have often heard complaints from Black actors and actresses about the roles they are offered, but I thought they were just whining and complaining. However, after watching this film, I believe what they say. Hollywood continues to perpetuate old school stereotypes of Black men as thugs, petty criminals, strong-arming sidekicks, rapists, and little boys who cower to their mamas. That’s right, all of those stereotypes are present in this film. What’s worse is that there are no positive or even neutral Black characters in the film with speaking parts; the only noteworthy Black roles fit the above descriptions. As a result, I urge all of you to spread the word and not support this film. As you all know, the best way to send a message in America is with our wallets. Go see a movie that celebrates Black people instead of insulting us. I hope this letter is just the beginning of the outcry from the Black community and any Americans who oppose racism and racial stereotyping. I am optimistic that as Americans see this movie, they will recognize its offending qualities and spread the word.

-C. Norris
Los Angeles, CA