My quick rating – 3.3/10. I caught David Alan Grier on The Colbert Show and he was promoting The American Society Of Magical Negroes that sounded like it had an interesting premise to it. A young man, Aren (Justice Smith), is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance. Making white people’s lives easier. As soon as I saw Smith I realized I had just spent quite a bit of time with him since he is one of the main characters in The Quarry PC game.

Anyways, this has such a fun comedic idea that gets wasted on a boring ass romantic comedy. The flick promised to be a refreshing take on race relations and magic, but unfortunately, it falls flat with a swing and a miss. The premise is certainly intriguing, offering a comedic spin on an important topic. However, the execution leaves much to be desired. Instead of diving deep into the complexities of race and magic, the film opts for a bland romantic comedy plotline that fails to engage.

One of the film’s biggest disappointments is the underutilization of talent, particularly Grier. He is usually a comedic genius, but all his talent is completely wasted in this movie. His character is shallow and does not have any impact despite the comedic talent. The movie’s potential is mostly wasted as the jokes do not work and the plot is rather boring. There are only some funny parts here and there in the movie, but they did not even amuse me. They just made me angry.

Furthermore, the romantic sub-plot seems to be unnecessary and cliché, completely distracting from the movie’s major themes. It would be nice if the film focused more on relationships in the magical society. While the concept is fun and fresh, it ultimately gets lost in a sea of mediocrity, leaving you feeling angry just as I was.