Jumping the Broom
Jumping the Broom
PG-13 | 06 May 2011 (USA)
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Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.

Reviews
Laikals The greatest movie ever made..!
Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.
LouHomey From my favorite movies..
Freaktana A Major Disappointment
kacarrol-772-445447 One of my favorite movies. With so many speaking negatively, I didn't think there would have been such beautiful cinematography and a funny, yet realistic story line. I think some naysayers have their own personal reasons, hang-ups, biases and insecurities as to why they strongly dislike this movie. I could understand not loving it as much as I do, but there is nothing about the movie that deserves less than a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. Paula Patton, Laz Alonzo and Loretta Devine nailed their roles along with almost all of the remaining cast members. Overall this movie is just great fun for any moviegoer and has become a choice pick for girls- night- out movie evening at home.
reneemsm Oh my gosh the acting in this is just TERRIBLE!!! Sabrina, Sabastian, Sabrina's dad (and his assistant), the groomsmen and the bridesmaids. Basically everyone except Angela Basset could be out-acted by the kids at the local high school. It makes me sick to read that people think the low rating is due to people being "racist". That is absurd. The fact is, the movie has some of the worst acting I've ever seen. Worse than most made-for-TV movies. I wanted to like it b/c I completely understand the whole premise (a couple getting married and they can't get along with their in-laws)as I lived it years ago. But the script was tired and has been done over and over and over again. The characters were cliché'd and some things I just didn't find believable. This movie just wasn't good. Sorry.
MLDinTN 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.
ja-191-280465 "Jumping The Broom" is one of this year's latest romantic comedies. The movie revolves around a gorgeous, young couple played by Laz Alonso ("Stomp The Yard") and Paula Patton ( "Idlewild") who are planning on getting married. The couple remain in pre marital bliss until they bring their respective families together. Both families, one wealthy, the other working class meet for the first time at Martha's Vineyard which is where most of the drama and romantic interludes unfold. The movie consist of an all star cast which includes Loretta Devine as the meddlesome, overbearing, protective mother, Mike Epps as the funny uncle, Angela Bassett, as the beougie, materialistic mother of the bride, along with Tasha Smith (" Why Did I Get Married"?)and Valerie Pettiford (" Half &Half"). Overall, the film does have its entertaining moments. However, like most family/ romantic dramas, the plot is somewhat trite, i.e, hidden family secrets revealed, meddling soon-to be in laws, following family traditions and customs as well as deep rooted issues that test the strength and bond between the two main characters. Its great to see a movie that focuses on family unity and true love along with unfortunate circumstances that can tear a family apart, but still manage to bring them closer together. While there are some nice touches to the film, the ending is rather predictable and could've had a little more surprise to it. I give this movie a 7 out of 10.