Peeples

Film Review Title: A Slapstick Comedy Classic Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) This film is a delightful journey back to a time when slapstick comedy ruled the silver screen. With its generous doses of humour and dance numbers, it proves to be a thoroughly entertaining watch that caters to audiences both young and old. The film brilliantly combines the elements of comedy with dance, creating a rhythmic flow that keeps viewers engaged throughout its runtime. The slapstick humour is well-timed and unabashedly amusing, bringing out loud laughs and smiles. This feature is particularly admirable, given the film's ability to evoke joyous laughter without resorting to crude or vulgar jokes—a testament to its classic and timeless appeal. What stands out remarkably is seeing actors known for their serious roles, such as Kerry Washington, stepping out of their usual personas. Watching Washington in such a comedic light is both refreshing and hilarious, showcasing her range as an actress and adding an unexpected yet enjoyable twist to the film. The film's charm lies in its ability to evoke nostalgia. For those who recall watching it as children, revisiting it as adults offers a refreshing sense of familiarity coupled with newfound appreciation for its comedic genius. It's a testament to the film's enduring appeal that it captivates audiences across different generations. While some might critique the film for its reliance on slapstick, its execution is so artfully done that it transforms this potential flaw into a strength. The film doesn’t pretend to be more than what it is—a heartwarming comedy that does its job exceptionally well. In conclusion, this film is a good-natured comedy that earns its place as a classic. It is highly recommended for those who enjoy a good laugh and appreciate the art of slapstick. Despite its simplistic premise, the film succeeds in delivering a delightful cinematic experience that leaves audiences both entertained and nostalgic.

Should have left the movie and Craig Robberson buried in the sand.

It's amazing how a young couple overcomes the difficulties they face with the power of love

I am very happy that the movie shows us the steps and choices that are necessary in the life of a great person. I like the movie.

watch with your family

I found this movie surprisingly entertaining. I loved the Long Island scenery, too! I think movies about the girl introducing her new man to her parents are amusing. The revelation of the family secrets is typical, like the gay daughter being afraid to come out to her family but, the movie is still funny.

Peeples is a sad attempt to make a new version of Meet the Parents, but this time with black people. I hated that movie because it was just hours of watching Ben Stiller get tortured, and I dislike this movie for similar reasons. There is some tiny amount of enjoyment I can eke out of this version of the story because it is more over-the-top and ridiculous. It also helps that Craig Robinson’s life doesn’t seem to be ruined as much in Peeples, instead it’s only ruining his relationship with Kerry Washington. I found that to be a minor loss, since she plays an unpleasant character, and he probably should have broken up with her years ago. I wanted this movie to be funnier, because I think Craig Robinson is a good comedian, but there are a lot of times that he is forced to be the straight man. When he gets to do some funny stuff, I genuinely laughed out loud, but there weren’t enough of those moments. David Alan Grier plays the antagonist father and I think he’s supposed to bring the humor because he is so mean and tough on Robinson, but his comedic beats are all flat and make for a thoroughly annoying character. The subplots for each member of the Peeples family went nowhere, and it was kind of amazing how these big secrets are simply forgotten mere minutes after being revealed. The entire family unit is certifiably insane at times, their relationship dynamics are quite odd, and they live in the movie version of suburban America (where people gather in sweat lodges and celebrate Moby Dick day.) It was the kind of film that made me feel for the protagonist even after the “happy ending” because he’d have to be related to these crazy people the rest of his life. I was also annoyed by the fact that the main character had one of those stupid jobs that only exist in the movies, and yet seemed to make a viable living for himself doing nonsense. It’s like they wanted to come up with the lamest job possible for his character so that the Peeples would be underwhelmed. So someone suggested to the writer/director “guy who sings songs to kids about not peeing on people,” and that remained unchanged through all the drafts of the script. Despite all the stupid aspects, I still think the biggest offense of Peeples is the lack of comedy. Unless you really like uncomfortable situation comedy, or find David Alan Grier hilarious, I’d say this is a good movie to avoid.

Very stupid movie!!!

this movie rocked and so did the characters!

David Alan Grier was hilarious... simply hilarious.