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Movie Reviews of Guess Who
Movie Review: Guess Who
Summary: 5 Stars
Percy Jones takes great pride in the knowledge that he is always right, especially when it comes to the welfare of his family. When his daughter Theresa brings her new boyfriend, Simon Green, home to meet Percy and his wife Marilyn, he is unaware that Simon has already proposed to Theresa and plans to announce the engagement at Percy and Marilyn's 25th anniversary party. As far as Percy's concerned, no man will ever be good enough for his baby girl and the long line of struggling-artist types Theresa has dated so far has only served to bolster his conviction. So that there are no unpleasant surprises this time around, Percy, a bank loan officer, runs a credit check on Simon. The young man, a successful stockbroker, certainly looks good on paper, and for the first time, Percy is actually looking forward to meeting one of his daughter's boyfriends. However, the young man he has envisioned--a dazzling combination of Denzel Washington, Colin Powell and Tiger Woods--is not who arrives at his doorstep. Percy is aghast and more than a little indignant when his daughter presents her decidedly Caucasian boyfriend. Once he is over his initial shock, Percy begins interrogating Simon about his family history, education, career, and favorite sports. Feeling pressured to impress his prospective father-in-law, Simon boasts of his (nonexistent) past as a NASCAR driver, which only serves to arouse Percy's suspicions. Regardless, Simon's repeated attempts to make a good impression are futile. Percy rebuffs him at every turn and makes it his mission to expose Simon as a fraud and undermine his daughter's new relationship. This movie goes down very smoothly. Its cast is appealing, its script is often clever and imaginative.
Movie Review: One of the Boldest Most Provocative Films of History
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie Guess Who may not be the best movie of all time, but it certainly will rank on many critics' lists as one of the best of a decade that has already given us so many rich works of celluloid. Bernie Mac is hilarious as a father who does not take kindly to Ashton Kutcher's bumbly potential son-in-law, and hilarious sparks are ignited all over the place.
I believe this movie is highly, HIGHLY original although I will admit it does borrow a little bit from the movie Meet The Parents. But otherwise it's extremely unique and a comedy classic which is better than old-time movies that had people like Cary Grant and Charlie Chaplin or whatever. I think Bernie Mac is ridiculously funny, and all you have to do is watch his crazy faces that he makes and you will lose it, I promise you. If they ever do decide to remake this movie they should think about Sinbad and Sean William Scott, because they're terrific too.
I love this movie because it's exactly like real life, and it holds a mirror up to society and shows us that we're all funny like Bernie Mac deep down inside whether we're black, white, red, yellow, or polka-dotted. Go see this movie immediately and the only thing that will be Punk'd is your heart for this gentle, bold, provocative drama-comedy that is fun like a train ride!
Movie Review: LOVED IT!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
In this adaptation of the original "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner," Ashton Kutcher stars as Simon Green--a successful, handsome young businessman who is going home with fiancee Theresa to meet her parents and announce their engagement. But Simon, of course, is White, and Theresa has not prepared her parents--specifically her father, played by comedian Bernie Mac--for the shock of it all. This movie is completely engaging and funny; from the opening scene where Mac mistakes his daughter's fiancee for the cab driver (instructing him to "drop the bags by the front door,"), to the dinner scene where Kutcher finds himself in the awkward position of having to tell Black jokes that he's heard, to Mac's grudging acceptance of his daughter's choice by movie's end, viewers will find themselves laughing out loud and pumping their fists for the couple..whatever their position on interracial dating. This is one of those movies that is just so much fun, viewers will want to watch it again and again...good chemistry between Mac and Kutcher and the movie's delightful "reversal of fortune" plot makes this one great fun.
DYB
Movie Review: Excellent family entertainment!
Summary: 5 Stars
I haven't seen a movie like this for years. It is full of comedy and you will keep laughing if you have a good sense of humor with open mind. The reason that many people here have given negative points is because it deals with the subject which makes many people uncomfortable, but as I said that if you watch this movie with open mind, you will definitely love it. The story is about a black girl (Zoe Saldana) who is in love with a white boy (Ashton Kutcher) and wants to announce their engagement on her parent's 25th marriage anniversary. Her dad (Bernie Mac) won't approve the white guy, not because he is a racist, but also uncomfortable about his daughter's relation with him. The movie is all fun, can be watched with family and as said before will keep everyone laughing.
Bernie Mac's character as Percy Jones is awesome, and he the one character you will keep watching the movie for. Ashton Kutcher, is all right and improvement in his acting is evident. Other actors are ok. Overall, this movie should not be missed, and please...don't take the jokes in the movie seriously.
Movie Review: "Guess Who?"<------Hilarious, yet romantic
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a black female and an interracial dater, I don't come across too many 21st century films where the couple/heroin is a black woman and white man. Hollywood still lacks being diverse when it comes to us in the media. They always want to put us with a "brotha".
Alot of people didnt like the movie because the "Black man, white woman" courtship was tooken out and replaced.
The plot wasn't all that great due to the fact that Teresa's(Zoe) first interracial relationship was with Simon(Ashton).
Other than that the movie was great and was worth seeing. It was also romantic. It brught tears to my eyes. But I must say that the movie did cover realistic issues. I'm glad that I spent twenty dollars at the movies that night and I can't wait for the DVD release. In fact I plan on buying two DVDs. One to watch and one to keep as a collection item. I Love this movie @_@