Movie Reviews for Guess Who

Guess Who

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Movie Review: Guess What....This Movie Sucks
Summary: 1 Stars

After watching half of this film {because that was all I can stand) I never want to hear black people complain about racial issues anymore. I can't believe in this day and age they can make a movie about black people not accepting white people and vice versa. and not only that going on and on and on about it too. Apart from that I felt this movie was just a rip off of "Meet The Parents" the only twist being the racial subject. I must admit I've never been a Bernie Mac fan and after seeing this movie I know for sure I am not a fan. There are some really bad and stupid moments in this film too like the first night Bernie meets Ashton he witnesses some hanky panky between Ashton and his daughter so he wants him out of the house and drives him to a motel, and the scene where they go go cart driving, I mean it was all just too far fetched. The only part of this 50 minute movie I thought had some nice moments was when Ashton was telling black jokes at the dinner table, but the negative of that scene is is that they make out that it's wrong to tell black jokes but it's quite alright for Bernie and his family to make a huge deal about Ashton because he's white. In closing this movie has too much loose ends and is still living in the dark ages, and the casting, writing, directing, acting and story are just all wrong.

Movie Review: Just OK Comedy with (Typically) Goofy Ashton Kutcher and (Always) Funny Bernie Mac
Summary: 3 Stars

`Guess Who' is not going to make a bold statement about racial consciousness. It is not a Spike Lee film; it is a comedy starring Ashton Kutcher, and that tells you a thing or two about the nature of `Guess Who' a remake of the 1967 Stanley Kramer film. Though it is not very ambitious and original, `Guess Who' is still an amiable and pretty funny comedy with Kutcher, Zoe Saldana, and Bernie Mac. And you know, it is hard not to make a funny comedy with Bernie Mac in it.

A nice and charming Afro-American girl Theresa brings her nice boyfriend Simon home to introduce him to her father Percy. Ashton Kutcher is the nice guy, and Zoe Saldana is the nice and charming girl. The film's story starts when always reliable Bernie Mac as Theresa's daddy comes to know that his daughter's boyfriend is a white. And Simon has to confess that he has recently quit (or lost, depending on your perspective) his job.

Predictable? Yes, it is. Well, the filmmakers do know that, and they also know that interracial marriage alone is not enough to make a feature film these days. So they added several set-pieces that could be found in `Meet the Parents.' Those episodes are not especially original - like wild go-cart chase scenes between Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher revealing their rivalry - but they are well-acted and certainly funny. Kutcher is always good when doing goofy scenes, and Bernie Mac can be always hilarious without exaggerating his acting.

At certain level, the film poses some questions as to the racial barriers between whites and blacks at the black family's dinner scene, in which Kutcher's white character tells racial jokes. The idea is interesting, but the film refuses to push the issue further, and its momentarily serious tone is soon dispersed by the following romantic/comedic mood. Some would find the film's attitudes weak and timid; others find it acceptable, thinking it just a comedy.

Though it is not exactly the best comedy in 2005, `Guess Who' is still pleasing and likable comedy thanks to the capable cast. And any film with Bernie Mac is worth our time and money.

Movie Review: soundtrack
Summary: 3 Stars

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Bump, Bump, Bump"
Written by R. Kelly and Varick D. Smith
Performed by B2K featuring P. Diddy
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Licensing
P. Diddy appears courtesy of Bad Boy Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

"Turtle Shoes"
Written by Herbie Hancock and Bobby McFerrin
Performed by Bobby McFerrin
Courtesy of Blue Note Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

"Floetic"
Written by Keith Pelzer, Darren Henson, Marsha Ambrosius, Natalie Stewart, Mel Torm? and Robert Wells
Performed by Floetry
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

"Papa Don't Take No Mess"
Written by Charles Bobbitt, James Brown, John Starks and Fred Wesley
Performed by James Brown
Courtesy of Universal Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

"Minuet"
from "String Quintet in E Major" Op. 13 No. 5, G. 275
Written by Luigi Boccherini

"Brother Louie"
Written by Errol Brown and Anthony Wilson
Performed by Stories
Courtesy of Buddah Records
By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Licensing

"Walk on the Wildside"
Written and Performed by Lou Reed
Courtesy of RCA Records
By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Licensing

"Ebony and Ivory"
Written by Paul McCartney
Performed by Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
Courtesy of MPL Communications, Inc.

"Something He Can Feel"
Written by Curtis Mayfield

"I'm in the Mood for Love"
Written by Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh
Performed by Patrick Tuzzolino featuring Calabria Foti
Courtesy of Uprising Entertainment

"Do It ('til You're Satisfied)"
Written by Billy Nichols

"Black Betty"
Written by Huddie Ledbetter
Performed by Spiderbait
Courtesy of Universal Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

"Whip It"
Written by Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale
Performed by Big Daddy
Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Company
By Arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing

"Queremos Paz"
Written by Phillippe Mauric COhen Solal, Christoph Hermann Mueller and Eduardo Anibal Makaroff
Performed by Gotan Project
Courtesy of XL Recordings Ltd.
Under license from Ya Basta! Recordings

"Somersault"
Written by Sia Furler, Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker
Performed by Zero 7
Courtesy of Warner Music U.K. Ltd./Elektra Entertainment Group
By Arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing

"Watch Your Mouth"
Written by Lina and Travis House
Performed by Lina
Courtesy of Moodstar Recordings

"Cleo's Joint"
Written by Svante Loden, Erick Hjarpe, Mans Mernsten and Mans Block
Performed by Damn!
Courtesy of Lovecat Music
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group

"Signs"
Written by Calvin Broadus, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, Lonnie Simmons, Rudy Taylor and Charlie Wilson
Performed by Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Charlie Wilson appears courtesy of Jive Records
Justin Timberlake appears courtesy of Jive Records

"Butterflies"
Written by Sia Furler, James Hogarth and Kevin Cormack
Performed by Sia
Courtesy of Universal - Island Records Ltd.
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

"You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine"
Written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff
Arranged, Produced and Performed by Marcus Miller

"Whatever Lola Wants (Gotan Project Remix)"
Written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
Performed by Sarah Vaughan
Courtesy of The Verve Music Group
Under license from Universal Music Enteprises

"Express Yourself (Mocean Worker Remix)"
Written by Charles Wright
Performed by Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By Arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing

Movie Review: Hilarious & touchingly good film
Summary: 5 Stars

"Guess Who" is one of those films chosen to just plain enjoy a calm, light-hearted, fun and romantic movie. Bernie Mac shows true acting talent coming across as a sincere protective father, besides the fact that he is hilarious. The actress Zoe Saldana who stars as the daughter to Bernie Mac's character is both a beautiful and gifted actress. The end of this movie was warm, romantic and funny. I would definitely see it again.