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White Chicks (2004)
Not about colour.
9 April 2006
Let me just say firstly the title of the movie was wrong. It obviously made people assume that the film was about the differences between black and white people. I would say about less than ten of the jokes, out of the film containing tens upon tens of funny lines, was about the racial differences.

It was about men learning about what women go through in life. They get to experience different people that women encounter, such as strong overpowering men, rude devious women, fashion, shopping, waxes (ouch!), etc.

But instead of making you feel like you're being lectured, they make you laugh and learn instead.

The Wayans are not making fun of white people, they're mocking people such as the Hiltons; the false life that people like them can lead; how money can hide people from reality and can lead to corruption.

On the DVD, you can see for yourself what the white actresses have to say. That they enjoyed themselves, and love the concept. Who would join a cast who were making fun of your race? If the Wayans disliked white people so much, they would've gotten black actors/actresses and put them under make-up, instead of hiring white actors/actresses in the first place. Even the director states that this film is about the differences between men and women.

Please give this film the same chance that you would give any other.

P.S. Was Mrs. Doubtfire making fun of old people?
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Flubber (1997)
It was great except for one thing...
9 November 2005
Warning: Spoilers
If you're looking for a great family film then this is it! The characters are great. The professor was very funny and sweet so whenever he feels sad you feel his pain. Webo the flying robot is also funny and the close relationship between her and the professor really brings a family feel to the movie. But when they experienced a great loss later on in the film, their relationship began to make me feel a little comfortable. When I was younger I remember feeling so sad but eight years later as teenager that part of the film was simply weird. I found the professor's wife was rude and annoying until the end and her partner (when her and the professor break up) is just as funny as the professor. Seeing the way they try and disguise their hate for one another was a good laugh.

Overall the movie is truly unique. Flubber is a great character who young children will fall in love with immediately. You'll really enjoy Flubber's great dance number! Forget the bad reviews and give this film a chance. It's been eight years since I saw the film for the first time and I still smile whenever I think about it.

Judge for yourself. Watch it.
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Definitely worth it!!
29 October 2005
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I really didn't want to see this film at all. I just saw it as another Sister act minus the nuns, choirs and Whoopi Goldberg, but I was very surprised.

The children were very talented, they played instruments and sang so well it was impressive and you had no choice but to smile.

The music was catchy and realistic to what young children their age would have been able to do.

Jack Black was so funny. Every time something bad happened to him you couldn't help but feel his pain because he was entertaining and down to earth.

Even though the "music competition" is so often used in movies, it is different this time.

Basically give this film a chance. It is humour, sadness, great feel good music but realism all rolled into one.

What are you waiting for?
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