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Movie Review: Jumping the Broom
Jumping the Broom, directed by Salim Akil, Starring Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Tasha Smith, Loretta Devine, and Mike Epps; with producer credits: T. D. Jakes and Tracey E. Edmonds. The film is rated PG-13 for Language, Mild Violence, and Sexual References.
Phinesse Demps
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Plot: A collision of two different worlds when African-American families from different social and economic backgrounds get together one weekend at Martha's Vineyard for a wedding.
Sabrina, played by Paula Patton, finds herself in compromising positions being used by men as she states in the movie, “for her cookies”.
The opening scene finds Sabrina making a promise to God to abstain from pre-material sex until she is married. Without giving away too much, Sabrina finds and meets her possible future husband, Jason, played by Laz Alonso.
The movie will deal with the issue of finding real love when sex is not involved, as well as, a host of other issues that are not, at times, discussed in the Black Community: Black Traditions, Family Secrets, attitudes of accomplished blacks versus being ghetto, relationships, courting, and trust.
Jumping the Broom manages to touch upon all these topics without being too preachy, but in a way that will make you the viewer want to examine who you are as person, what you desire from a relationship, and your spirituality.
There were two things that stood out in this film.
The first was the acting of Mike Epps. We all know him as being the silly comedian, yet he played the role of Uncle Willie Earl and was able to step into the character and be the voice of reason, finding the balance of being funny but at the same time be able to deliver seriousness when called upon to make that transition.
The other was the subtle curiousness of the white wedding planner played by Julie Bowen, who had questions about the Black Experience.
Although it was handled in a comedic approach, it does make you think of how we as Blacks, really handle the situations in our life when someone is being genuine about knowing who and what we are as a people.
Jumping the Broom is truly an entertaining movie for the entire family. If there is one downside to the movie, it’s that the ending seemed rushed.
SPOILER ALERT: NO ELECTRIC SLIDE! Go see the movie still playing in theaters and make sure you pick up a copy on Blu-Ray or DVD, when released later this year (Fall 2011).
Extras - Budget: $6.600,000 (estimated) Opening Weekend: $15,215,394 (USA) May 8 2011 (2035)screens
Gross: $37,295,394 (USA) June 2011
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