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The review does not mention Deandra (played by Regina Hall) at all, among other black characters who weren't negative representations per se. Deandra is very prominent in the second act of the movie and her responsibility and dedication to the mission is quite apparent.

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It's implied that me and all the people who identify with that review watched the movie, watched her portrayal, and didn't find it to override the issues present.

But if you want to throw the old "there's some good ones", go ahead.

Well there are no "good" characters in this film so how would one add a positive portrayal of blacks? Maybe "Pat" could have also been black but he's an ex-bomber turned paranoid junkie.

I think the character traits were what they were because the story doesn't work otherwise. I don't think it was PTA's express intention to showcase negative black stereotypes.

Yeah, another strawman.

You're more intent defending PTA than trying to speak to the actual review's sentiment, so I assume there's some personal hangup there.

You're not a bad person for liking flawed media, but making flawed arguments to try and blank Black people and their reception crosses into it for sure.

Unless the filmmaker has a track record of misrepresentation or negative representation, I tend to give them the benefit of the doubt.

In any case, if the movie irked you that much, I don't think there's anything I can say to change that. Peace out.

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