This movie (a remake of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner with Katherine Hepburn and Sidney Poitier) starred Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher. The two made a hysterical team!
It's hard to go wrong with the "unsuspecting-boyfriend-meets- overprotective-father" senario. Add in the essential racial tensions, and you've got a promising story.
At times I had to sink down in my seat and cover my eyes because I was so embarrased for poor Simon (Ashton.) --I knew Justin could relate in meeting my dad! (hea hea!)
I don't want to give away any of the plot because I wouldn't do it justice--it is much funnier to see played out on screen. Both Justin and I really enjoyed this movie. I would give it at least three stars. See this if you need to remember the sacrifices we make for each other, and the frustrating/ nerve-wracking/ funny/embarrasing /heartwarming consequences of love.
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Side Note:
Sitting in the theater in Laramie, during a particularly serious/endearing scene, the film slipped a bit on the projector, and we were able to see the tip of the boom mic (and at times, the whole thing just lightly bobbing a few inches above the actors heads). I'm not sure why it struck everyone in the theater as so funny, but someone started to laugh and eventually the whole of #2 theater was hysterical. (you probably had to be there.)
Again, 3 out of 4 stars, a must see for dates etc.
Viewed by Freddie Farz Jr. and Samantha Coleman WNTW News (aka Jenn). 3/25/05 9:05 PM.