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Valerie Complex Black Girl Nerds Man, this type of role is really out of pocket for Eddie Murphy. He isn't funny, and he isn't particularly interesting. Jan 1, 2017 Full Review Richard Brody New Yorker It's repugnant for its dehumanizing view (however unintentionally so) of a black man, and repugnant for its emptying-out of one of the great black performers of the time into a sanitized symbol of acceptable blackness. Sep 22, 2016 Full Review Odie Henderson RogerEbert.com After helming this, an episode of Roots and Best Picture-winner Driving Miss Daisy, Beresford should be forced to join 'Subservient Cinematic Negroes Anonymous.' Rated: 1/4 Sep 16, 2016 Full Review Rendy Jones Rendy Reviews This is the film is not only the comeback that Eddie Murphy needed but the comeback he deserved. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 30, 2018 Full Review Mae Abdulbaki Punch Drunk Critics Certain frustrations aside, Mr. Church does make you feel and on several occasions brings a quiet sense of beauty in a life lived with love and a few heartwarming moments. Rated: 3/5 Aug 14, 2018 Full Review Meena Iyer The Times of India If you're in the mood for some soppy, sentimental stuff, give this film a try. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 6, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews
Natalia S The critics’ reviews for this are ridiculous. If you read their reviews I think you’ll see that the people writing them are no experts by any stretch of the imagination. There is no substance to critics reviews these days. This is a CUTE movie. I often find myself searching for more feel-good, low-key type movies like this. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/20/24 Full Review K W Fantastic movie and performance by Eddie Murphy! The movie auto-played on TUBI and I ended up watching the entire movie in one sitting having no idea what it would be about. But something about it hooked me from the beginning. I'm glad to see so many other people loved the movie as well. I'm not surprised by the "critics'" reviews because the movies I love usually scored low with them. This movie is an absolute hidden gem! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review John G I love this movie. I watch it every time it comes on. It's a great story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/09/24 Full Review J M It's a fantastic movie. It's too bad the professional critics can't disregard their biases long enough to see it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/27/24 Full Review Derrick T Touching feel good film. Wonderful to see Eddy back and in a serious role. Loved it Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review J W I am amazed with this wonderful film ! Why was it not promoted, seems it was hijacked by the awful so called movie critics !! In 2016 , where was it being promoted? What a huge failure by the producers and they should be ashamed ! Mr. Eddie Murphy was robbed...his performance was outstanding...Oscar Worthy . Depth of character and a storyline which every human with warm blood should be touched and moved to appreciate all the heroism ! Cold Blooded Reptiles of 2016 parading as intelligent critics are beyond shameful ! What a wonderful film with all performers delivering excellent performances ... great storyline of lifes realities. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When a young girl and her dying mother are joined by a black male cook who comes to live with them, little do they know that their lives are about to change forever.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Producer
Mark Canton, Lee Nelson, David Buelow, Courtney Solomon
Screenwriter
Susan McMartin
Distributor
Cinelou Films
Production Co
Cinelou Films, Envision Media Arts, Atmosphere Entertainment MM LLC, After Dark Films
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Elements)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 16, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$685.2K
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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