American Fiction

Reviews

• "A triumphant satire about race, exploitation, family and identity that’s as rich and captivating as [Wright's] tour-de-force."
  - The Daily Beast
• "The literary world jabs are sharp and funny, but it’s the rueful family dynamics that make the film so rewarding, as well as the performances."
  - New York Magazine (Vulture)
• "There’s no real tonal conflict between the lightness of the comedy and the import of the issues it is addressing; AMERICAN FICTION runs on serious conversations that are never bogged down by being treated too seriously."
  - TheWrap
• "Ultimately, AMERICAN FICTION is an impressive debut from Jefferson, who has seamlessly made the leap from the small to big screen with a strong comedic voice and characters crafted with empathy and care. "
  - IndieWire
• "It’s an extremely funny movie that lands some sharp blows, and a stellar feature debut from seasoned TV writer Cord Jefferson."
  - Vox
• "This brilliant film not only destroys the single Black narrative, it obliterates it -- and puts pressure on every single film dealing with race that will come after."
  - Salon.com
• "In Jefferson’s timely and sharp and subversively funny AMERICAN FICTION, Wright is accorded the relatively rare opportunity to take the lead, and he delivers a richly layered performance that reminds us he’s one of the best actors of his generation."
  - Chicago Sun-Times
• "Wright, so often a strong supporting player... is magnetic in the lead role: commanding, flawed, vulnerable, relatable. AMERICAN FICTION is his movie, and will likely (and deservedly) land him his first Oscar nomination."
  - Detroit News