shadow_blade-89459 "Fifty Shades of Black" (2016) is an entertaining film. The story is a direct parody of "Fifty Shades of Grey" where college student, Hannah Steele played by Kali Hawk, falls for unorthodox billionaire, Christian Black played by Marlon Wayans, but his sexual practices put a strain on what could become a beautiful relationship. The story is there for what could have been a heavy dose of comedy, but it doesn't seem to mesh well as the film could have.The director, Michael Tiddes known for over the top comedies like "A Haunted House" (2013), stayed true the style of comedy. Ever comedic take had funny laced in the dialogue or visuals and then amplified to drive it home. Occasionally it was a bit much. The music that filled most of the film was very intertwining and relatively spot on but, there were a few lapses in the sound department. Some of the voice-overs missed the mark and took away from the film. Overall, it was just OK but, still an enjoyably film.

dukeakasmudge If I watch this movie a dozen more times I wonder if it will eventually get funny.I watched it once & once was 1 time too many.I struggled & strained to sit through the entire thing.I don't think I laughed once while watching it.I might have grinned, smiled, or smirked, but I never truly laughed.I know I spent the majority of the time cringing.I watch anything and everything the Wayans put out and usually find them funny.White Girls did suck but it didn't suck as bad as 50 Shades Of Black did.The funniest thing about 50 Shades Of Black was the trailer.It's what made me really want to see it.Maybe if I would've seen 50 Shades Of Grey or even read the book (I have NO interest in doing either) before watching this, I might have enjoyed this movie or liked it but even then I really don't think so.There were so many parts where they just tried way too hard to get a laugh (Like the belly button scene for example.See what I mean?) I'm a BIG fan of potty humor but here it was WAY too overdone & the only thing it made me do was feel awkward.The only way I can see anybody finding 50 Shades Of Black funny is if they're high on drugs or completely drunk.I would suggest you only recommend this movie to people you don't like

Amari-Sali I honestly ducked this movie when it came out in theaters for while I find the Wayans family as a whole funny, I do feel when Kenan isn't there to reel his brothers in and hone their collective talents, they are all over the place. Yet it is hard to deny that even without Kenan at the head, the individual members of the Wayans family aren't funny. Problem is, the currently most visible Wayan, Marlon, is honestly in desperate need of someone who knows his talent and can refine it. Main Storyline (with Commentary)In probably one of the worse movies I have ever seen, yet finished, we watch as Hannah (Kali Hawk) for some reasons dates Christian Black (Marlon Wayans). This is despite him calling her ugly, basic, letting his friends insult her, him having no sex game, him being cheap, and his mother seeming kind of racist. But the story-line isn't why anyone would watch a comedic film starring Marlon Wayans, it is the laughs. Well, they are in short supply. For despite all the bondage things which could be mocked, as well as the weirdness of the 50 Shades of Grey lore, honestly what we are given is potty humor made for teenagers. We sway from just licking everything to jokes about penis sizes, Christian drops a whole bunch of pop culture jokes which aren't memorable, and ultimately you are left feeling that Marlon Wayans must be forced to release one comedy a year or else he is going to get sued. HighlightsI remember laughing once or twice. One time during a Kevin Hart joke, and I'm sure there was a second. Well, maybe there was.Low PointsTo begin, there is Kateesha (Jenny Zigrino) who is Hannah's roommate and seemingly her only friend. She is a ghetto white girl who is insufferable. I mean, she is a stereotypical big, multicolored haired, ghetto, fat white girl who loves her some big black penis. Which I'm sure is supposed to be a parody of someone, but I couldn't once find out what is supposed to be funny about her. If anything, I felt bad for the actress since I assume the embarrassment an actor would get from working in a minstrel show is what she got working in this movie. But hey, she got a check, right?Perhaps the big issue here is that along with there being a weak story, little to no chemistry between Wayans and Hawk, is that the jokes almost all flopped. To the point, I look at this movie like how some look at some musicians once they get up in age. There comes a point where you realize you only see their performances due to nostalgia and not because you think they still got it. Such is the case with Marlon Wayans. After all, who didn't laugh at the many movies he did with his brothers, as well as his TV show on the WB network? Yet here he is, still doing parodies, after it seems his brothers have moved on from the genre and he is still trying to pretend he is in his glory days. To me, I think he may have reached the point a lot of comedic actors have where it is time for him to perhaps move onto dramatic movies or start becoming a supporting character to help push future stars. Which isn't me saying he isn't funny period, for his interviews and stand-up remains comical, but like Eddie Murphy something just isn't working anymore and if he refuses to adapt, step his game up, or what have you, he is going to eventually lose that curiosity if he still has it to portray a comedic character, much less do a parody, on film.

Johan Dondokambey Bad story got even worse in this attempt of a movie, This movie's jokes are lame. The buildups are more than predictable. The movie didn't even bother trying to be funny without using swear words. Wow, I'm surprised that someone even backed this movie financially. The acting didn't help either that it looks so bad. And I'm even amazed at my self for wasting my time watching this movie, even though I rated the original material by 4 out of 10. This movie is indeed an abomination. I regret watching this movie. Such a waste of time and bandwidth. I'm even angry that I have to write more to fill IMDb's 10 line review rule for this stupid movie.