Jumping the Broom (2011)

This was as boring as watching paint dry. It's way too talky, and lacks laughs. I rented this movie because I love Paula Patton. I think she's gorgeous and extremely talented. This was a huge disappointment, and I didn't even like Patton's character all that much, and I think the world of her. This tries to emulate Tyler Perry's style to no avail. Perry himself isn't perfect, but he knows what makes his audience tick when it comes to emotion and laughs. The director Salim Akil doesn't have the skill that Perry does to pull that off. It starts off well enough. It gave me a couple of chuckles, and set the tone for the rest of this movie. Unfortunately, it's all downhill from there. Final Thoughts: I zoned out on a couple of occasions during this movie, which shouldn't happen when Paula Patton is involved. I hope her recent movie, Baggage Claim is better than this one3/10

both families don't get along. The movie was OK but nothing original. Sabrina and Jason are getting married in swanky Martha's Vineyard, and they are about to meet each other's families for the first time. Sabrina's family is rich and throwing the wedding of the year. Jason's mom, Mrs. Taylor, is a tough talking postal worker, whom brings her friend, his uncle and his cousin to the wedding. Needless to say, their lifestyle is completely different from the Watson's. From the beginning, Mrs. Taylor is at odds with Sabrina and her mom and flies off the handle at the littlest of things. She finds it offensive they want her recipes, they sent a driver to pick them up, Sabrina wants her to wear a dress she bought, they don't want to jump the broom, etc... pretty much everything. And Sabrina's mom doesn't think Mrs. Taylor is sophisticated enough. The two families arguing soon leads to Sabrina and Jason arguing. Then Mrs. Taylor over hears a family secret and just has to tell the hurtful secret to Sabrina. But will they still get married? FINAL VERDICT: I say just watch it if you like wedding movies.

I really enjoyed this movie as it portrayed black people finally in a positive light. Although the idea of getting married in six months to a guy you hardly know, and never have met his family is to me somewhat realistic. The movie did focus on issues which are prevalent within the black community which sometimes divides them.It was also nice to see well dressed cast as well, there were a few outfits I would have loved to wear. One quarm would be Paula Patton, she did portray the character as rather ditzy typical 'Blonde' character if the cast were all 'white', but otherwise she managed to keep the character somewhat realistic to American standards (I am British) In summary, it's a good movie which made me laugh and I would recommend to others and would definitely watch again.

Jumping the BroomEvery culture has its wedding traditions. Jewish couples break the glass; Hindu couples exchange garlands; and rich couples sign prenups.The wedding tradition in this drama, however, is controversial.After another one nightstand, Sabrina (Paula Patton) vows not to spread her legs until she is married.Accepting that challenge is Jason (Laz Alonso), a cultured, caring guy, who proposes in less than 6-months.Now, they must make their families see eye-to-eye on cultural issues, including the ceremonially slave custom of jumping over a broom to secretly signify marriage.Meanwhile, Jason must confront his overbearing mother (Loretta Devine), while Sabrina sorts through the news that her parents (Angela Bassett, Brian Stokes Mitchel) aren't who they say they are.Laden with religious dialogue and debates over racial obligations, Jumping the Broom does have its agenda; however, its depiction of in-law fallouts is accurate.Which is why the ideal wedding is that of two orphans. (Yellow Light)