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From the moment the trailer for The American Society of Magical Negroes was unveiled, reactions were almost universally negative. A significant portion of viewers perceived the film as yet another “woke” attempt at social commentary—a perpetual trope in contemporary Hollywood that often feels insincere or heavy-handed. Early feedback reflected this sentiment, with a staggering 44,000 downvotes compared to a mere 3,000 likes. Such a stark disparity foreshadowed the film’s bleak prospects upon release.