The film itself, like the show it portrays, is a satire. This is an important point that the below reviewer seemed to miss.
One should understand that many characters (socialist rappers, Harvard sell-out, white dudes dying to be black) are themselves caricatures and stereotypes.
The reason why, for example, Wayans' acting is so forced and corny is because Spike seeks to mock the idea of someone who overhauls his personality to fit in with the "mainstream" (or whatever) world. He overacts because he plays a character who is himself acting.
From a comic standpoint, these characters succeed. Which, again, is a satiric device.
Excellent soundtrack.
One should understand that many characters (socialist rappers, Harvard sell-out, white dudes dying to be black) are themselves caricatures and stereotypes.
The reason why, for example, Wayans' acting is so forced and corny is because Spike seeks to mock the idea of someone who overhauls his personality to fit in with the "mainstream" (or whatever) world. He overacts because he plays a character who is himself acting.
From a comic standpoint, these characters succeed. Which, again, is a satiric device.
Excellent soundtrack.