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Bridgerton (2020)
You guys are funny (not in a good way)
First off, question for those complaining about historical accuracy over a purely fictional story: black aristocrats are an inaccuracy, but string quartet covers of Ariana Grande and Taylor are historically spot on? Give us a break from your racism and pettiness.
As for the show, I find myself not liking Shonda's work more often than not, but I've managed to willingly sit through this one because it is a time period I'm most interested in (Pride & Prejudice is one of my all-time favorite movies). I appreciate the elements that give the show a slightly modern twist for a period that is usually portrayed as completely modest and proper. The setting is visually beautiful and it's refreshing to see a diverse and eclectic cast (reminds me of Brandy's Cinderella). The plot is standard yet I enjoy these little matchmaking/suitor storylines, and I'm interested in seeing more of the show.
Jumping the Broom (2011)
Thank God for Angela Bassett
I remember loving this movie in its entirety when it first came out - mainly out of bias of my love for Paula and Laz. However, I just watched this movie again and, while I still absolutely love Paula and Laz, I realize this movie has a lot of imperfections. I understand that the writers probably felt a need to make a simple rom-com multifaceted, but Meagan Good's and dude's sideline storyline was unnecessary and added absolutely nothing to the story. Deray's storyline could've been excluded as well. Not to mention, his character was pretty annoying. I didn't necessarily appreciate the wedding planner's racially-tinged jokes - not because they were racially/culturally-charged, but just the fact that they were simply not funny. As for the acting, it was wince-worthy then, and it's wince-worthy now. That especially goes for Paula Patton, although I hate to admit it. Angela Bassett's and Mike Epps' acting, however, provided some relief. We all know you honestly can't expect much from a family-clash-at-wedding rom-com, so this one is pretty standard. The only items that really add shallow dings to the movie would be the acting and the unnecessary extra elements/storylines added. Other than that, it's a decent, feel-good movie that's worth a watch at least once.
Atone (2019)
Note to Wes Miller: you're done
This was the worst movie I have ever had the misfortune of watching. Shame on Netflix for giving me a 97% recommendation, shame on Wes Miller for creating such a disaster, and shame on Columbus Short for being involved in this trash.
The director obviously has some issues with the church in which he set forth to vehemently voice in this film. While the theme of the story is an issue alive and well within churches of all sizes, it's painfully obvious through the dialogue of the film. Not only is the dialogue excruciating to sit through, the acting was painful for every single actor. The fighting scenes were sub par. There were, at times, moments that made absolutely no sense. Lastly, the start of the movie was a slow build that immediately made me lose interest (yet I somehow kept watching until the end).
I will say, however, that I appreciate the moments in the movie that had me rolling over laughing. The dramatic, literal fading out of scenes, the overly dramatic and unnecessarily slow reveal of Columbus Short (the movie's only well-known, if not recognizable, actor) and Laura Bishop's corny sudden "awakening" after she has a flashback of her husband's death.
Honestly, I really need Wes Miller to read the reviews of this movie and take heed. I understand he put work out that I'm sure he stands behind and, by all means, he should be proud of himself for actually setting his mind to come up with an idea and execute it. However.... dude should seriously not make any more movies until he takes a directing or writing class or something. This movie was absolutely unbearable and stupid and waste of resources and money.