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It's significant that Jumping the Broom and Tyler Perry's African-American family romp Madea's Big Happy Family came to occupy entertainment and cultural space at the same time. They're both addressed to similar themes of class and some specific matters of comic or deeply serious family dysfunction through an underlying core of spiritual messaging. Jumping the Broom manages a more polished and broadly entertaining view as it follows the princess-and-commoner wedding weekend of Jason and Sabrina on her wealthy family's fantastical Martha's Vineyard estate. Jason comes from blue-collar Brooklyn, but has made it big on Wall Street and is a perfect catch as far as Sabrina is concerned, particularly since she's made a vow to God to stop giving away her "cookies" after a series of demoralising hook-ups. After just five months Jason and Sabrina become engaged, and rushed arrangements supervised by Sabrina's imperious mom (a steely Angela Bassett) are being made on the Vineyard. Jason's working-class family crew is wrangled by his mom (Loretta Devine, who also plays a mom in the Madea movie), a hot-tempered matriarch who won't 'llow no foolishness from anybody, especially her son and his snooty in-laws-to-be. There's so much raucous head-butting activity and interaction among all the friends, cousins, uncles, sisters, spouses, chefs, maids, wedding planners and guests that the movie almost loses its way. Everyone has a back story and business that involve everything from romantic encounters and family dynamics to ethnic stereotypes and profound, secret shames. Fortunately all the elements come around and the busy bickering recedes into resolution as the wedding comes off with plenty of spiritual uplift. The very large cast (all those crazy stories!) is also very good in fulfilling roles that are distinctive and well drawn. In addition to Bassett and Devine, Mike Epps, Tasha Smith, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Gary Dourdan, Romeo and Julie Bowen as the clueless white planner create an ensemble that deftly entertains against some classy backdrops and lots of laughs. Mega-church pastor and popular self-help author T.D. Jakes is one of the movie's producers, and he has a small but effective role that serves to define the spiritual and moralistic backbone of the movie. Like Tyler Perry's message, it's nothing but traditionalism and common sense, and in Jumping the Broom it's no impediment to the overall charm. --Ted Fry
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Sabrina Watson (Paula Patton, Precious) and Jason Taylor (Laz Alonso, Fast & Furious) are perfect for each other. Unfortunately, their families are a perfect recipe for disaster. Mrs. Watson (Angela Bassett, Green Lantern) has an upper-crust sensibility that matches her family's Martha Vineyard estate where Jason's straight-out-of-Brooklyn mom (Loretta Devine, Death at a Funeral) seems utterly out of place. When the families gather for Jason and Sabrina's wedding, it becomes clear that each side has its traditions... and its secrets. Jumping the Broom is a revealing and inspiring hysterical romantic comedy that hits close to home.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This movie is great to watch on a Sunday afternoon with a bottle of wine. Goes down the all too familiar route, couple from different social backgrounds meet, fall in love, tensions the big argumment, then love conquers all and they get married and all is well in the world without being too mushy! It does have a great soundtrack. Really enjoyed it, even my other half liked it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
First of all I would like to say how disappointed I am to find that this is not showing in the cinemas at the U.K. This is very telling about where the U.K is with regards to ethnic diversity. The movie itself grows on you gradually. I enjoyed it much better when I watched it the second time around. The standout performance comes from Paula Patton. I was very pleasently surprised to find that she's more than just a pretty face. She's actually a really good actress and comedian. The rest of the film and acting with the exception of Loretta Devine and Mike Epps is pretty average.Laz Alonso, who plays the fiance had one touching scene where he has a candid talk with his mother. Otherwise his performance for the most part was wooden and one dimensional. Same with Angela Bassett, who plays the uptown mother. With the exception of one scene where she manages to come across as real and vulnerable in the arms of her husband (which I absolutely loved and would like to see more of from her!) she plays her usual hard-edged self and has no place in a romantic comedy drama. It would also have been good if they'd been given proper french lessons if they were going to speak french. On the plus side- it explores some really neccessary themes about race and social class. It's about time we had movies like this out there. The quality of the filming is great too and there are some fun highlights- like tasha smith's cougar dilemma. The film itself has an uplifting feel to it and a postive spiritual message.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Watched this film in Dec 11 and thoroughly enjoyed it. Initially it started of slightly slow and a very typically (in terms of the characters and actors used) but it quickly entered in to a new gear and covered many real issues facing many of us today. Some may feel the two back grounds extereme but in my mind the the scenarios and types of characters are very identifiable and I could easily relate to them. Would highly recommend.
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Jumping the Broom
The movie was fun for the family to watch with laughter. As a married person myself and a mother, it gave me lots of ideas for when I become a mother in law. Read more
Published 2 days ago by mimes
Jumping the broom
Jumping the broom...a Great cast, but shame about the film. Calling it cheesy is an understatement...I wouldn't buy it..watch it again...
Published 2 days ago by fergy
Funny
This is a feel good factor film and one that will make you laugh at times. Fairly inevitable ending though.
Published 7 days ago by GPW
Brilliant
This is a fantastic movie!
At first I thought it was quite predictable but I was wrong!
Paula Patton, Angela Bassett and Loretta are amazing in this. Read more
At first I thought it was quite predictable but I was wrong!
Paula Patton, Angela Bassett and Loretta are amazing in this. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kiki
Jumping the broom
I really enjoyed this movie and would recommend purchasing it.
All the actors played their role very well. It is definetly one to watch - love, happiness and laughter. Read more
All the actors played their role very well. It is definetly one to watch - love, happiness and laughter. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pauline G
nothing special
This film was rather disappointing - i assume it was made for DVD only release. The characters and the story were not believable and the acting was wooden.
Published 1 month ago by maigret
Great film, much better than I thought....
Just finished watching this on a rainy Saturday afternoon. I rented it out first, but now will definitely buy it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by TheCreativeKitty
Very funny
The DVD had good humour, I liked the characters and it really touched home about understanding who you are about to marry and their family.
Published 4 months ago by Cheri Amour
Great film
It was a nice love story. It has a lot of humour, good actors/actresses. I really enjoyed this film that's why I want to get it on DVD! I would recommend it.
Published 5 months ago by Miss Feliz
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