If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them fingerprintStrong craft, light on feelings.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving
Some satire and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Society, everyday modern life, and politics
Standout performances and characters
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving
Emotionally, it's moving.
Some satire and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some satire and sharp wit.
Society, everyday modern life, and politics
Its world is built around society, everyday modern life, and politics. It leaves some questions open.
Standout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
0 h 55 min
If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them runs 0 h 55 min.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
6.3
