Directed by:
Kevin Rodney SullivanCinematography:
Karl Walter LindenlaubComposer:
John MurphyCast:
Bernie Mac, Ashton Kutcher, Zoe Saldana, JoNell Kennedy, Nicole Sullivan, RonReaco Lee, Kellee Stewart, Sherri Shepherd, Amanda Tosch, Chad Gabriel (more)VOD (1)
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When Theresa (Zoe Saldana) brings fiance Simon Green (Ashton Kutcher) home for her parents' 25th wedding anniversary, she's neglected to mention one tiny detail - he's white. Determined to break his daughter's engagement, Percy Jones (Bernie Mac) does everything he can to make Simon feel "apart" of the family, from running his credit report to locking him in the basement at night. But when Percy gleefully exposes Simon's most embarrassing secret, it leads to an outrageous series of comic complications that only goes to prove that with a dad like Percy Jones, father doesn't always know best. (official distributor synopsis)
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Although half of the characters annoyed me, I am relatively satisfied within the genre of semi-barbaric romantic comedy. Ashton Kutcher is always laid back and Bernie Mac has a well-written role. Even though in movies where more than half of the characters are of black complexion, I usually suffer due to constant shouting, this is an honorable exception. The best part is, of course, when the two main guys reconcile and brainstorm a plan, the rest doesn't quite work, and much of the plot often doesn't quite work either.
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The only "original" idea that keeps this film from being interchangeable with many other identical films about a future son-in-law versus his future father-in-law is the issue of race. The film was supposed to be a comedy, and I really struggled to find humor in it. I guess I'm just not that good at searching. I originally wanted to give the film at least one star, but the ending full of singing, dancing, and melodrama made me change my mind. / Lesson learned: Before you go for it, make sure it's worth it.
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I don't mind that I've seen a similar plot somewhere else; after all, you can't endlessly come up with something new. Coincidentally, the idea of a black woman falling in love with a white man and bringing him home to show her burly dad isn't bad at all. Unlike many other American comedies, Guess Who possesses quite intelligent humor, and the acting trio of Ashton Kutcher, Zoe Saldana, and Bernie Mac is a joy to watch. When I add to that the relaxing music that accompanies the plot, I have basically no reason to criticize this romantic film. (70%)
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