So, they mention that it’s a well-worn trope and you interpret it as “middle class white guys no longer have the right to have ennui.” That is an amusing interpretation, certainly.

Odd takeaway since 99% of the review wasn’t about that at all

As the author of this review, I can tell you you’re absolutely right. If this movie had a different director, it would be a very different review, because it would be reviewing a different movie, with a different director.

A spokesman for ESPN says they’ve been flooded with calls from white people overjoyed to see a black man rooting for them.