Fifty Shades of Black
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Directed by | Michael Tiddes |
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Music by | Jim Dooley |
Cinematography | David Ortkiese |
Edited by | Lawrence Jordan |
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Distributed by | Open Road Films |
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92 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $5 million[2] |
Box office | $21.2 million[3] |
Fifty Shades of Black is a 2016 American comedy film directed by Michael Tiddes and starring Marlon Wayans, who also co-wrote and co-produced the film. The film is a parody of the 2015 erotic romantic drama film Fifty Shades of Grey, and was released theatrically on January 29, 2016.
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Synopsis
Hannah (Kali Hawk), is an unattractive college student who interviews wealthy entrepreneur Christian Black (Marlon Wayans), at his Black Enterprises office building for her roommate's school newspaper. Despite the fact that he made his money through shady means (and a stint as a male stripper), she falls for him, but soon discovers he's not looking for a serious relationship.
Cast
- Marlon Wayans as Christian Black[4]
- Kali Hawk as Hannah Steale[4]
- Jane Seymour[4] as Claire Black, Christian's mother
- Fred Willard[5] as Gary Black, Christian's father
- David Arvesen as BC
- King Bach as Jesse
- Mircea Monroe as Becky
- Affion Crockett as Eli Black[6]
- Kate Miner[4] as Ashley
- Florence Henderson[7] as Mrs. Robinson
- Dave Sheridan as The Great Mysterio
- Jenny Zigrino as Kateesha Kavahellnah
Production
On June 3, 2015, it was announced that Open Road Films had acquired the US distribution rights to the yet-to-be made film for $5 million.[8][9]
Principal photography on the film began August 11, 2015 in Los Angeles.[10]
Release
The film was released on January 29, 2016, in North America and Poland. It was released in the United Kingdom on 11 March 2016, whilst the film was released in the Czech Republic on 28 January.
Reception
Box office
Fifty Shades of Black has grossed $11.5 million in North America and $6.6 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $18.1 million, against a budget of $5 million.[11]
The film was released in North America on January 29, 2016, alongside Kung Fu Panda 3, The Finest Hours, and Jane Got a Gun. The film was projected to gross $10–11 million from 2,075 theaters in its opening weekend.[12] The film grossed $275,000 from its Thursday night previews, $2.3 million on its first day, and $5.9 million in its opening weekend, finishing 10th at the box office.[13]
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has a rating of 7%, based on 41 reviews, with an average rating of 2.8/10. The site's consensus reads, "Wildly erratic even for a spoof movie, Fifty Shades of Black bears the unfortunate distinction of offering fewer laughs than the unintentionally funny film it's trying to lampoon."[14] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 28 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[15] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "C" on an A+ to F scale.[13]
British film critic Mark Kermode gave the film a negative and short review, saying simply, "It's just not funny." [16]
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- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Martin, Annie (November 20, 2015). "Trailer released for Marlon Wayans parody 'Fifty Shades of Black'". UPI.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (August 11, 2015). "Kali Hawk, Mike Epps Join Marlon Wayans in ‘Fifty Shades of Black’ Spoof". Variety.
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External links
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- 2016 films
- English-language films
- Official website not in Wikidata
- American films
- 2010s comedy films
- American comedy films
- American parody films
- BDSM in films
- Films directed by Michael Tiddes
- Films shot in California
- Films shot in Los Angeles, California
- IM Global films
- Open Road Films films
- Obscenity controversies in film