Mr. Church (2016)

Absolutely the worst movie.

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

I watched this film only because it was part of my Amazon Prime membership and I was blown away. Eddie Murphy offers a performance that is so unexpected, so genuine, I forgot he was the same comedian/actor who made such disappointments like "Norbit." If you need a good chick-flick or want a good cry, grab your Kleenex and watch "Mr. Church."

Best heartfelt movie I have seen in a long time. Hollywood finally got it right. This is the kind of movie that hardworking people want to see. Not the trash at theater's now days. Great messages, one will experience all feelings and, yes, people can be friends. Eddie Murphy is excellent in this role.

Marie Brooke (Natascha McElhone) had an affair with Richard, a wealthy married man. Upon his death he gave his cook, Mr. Church (Eddie Murphy) a stipend to take of Marie and her child Charlie (Natalie Coughlin/Britt Robertson) as Marie was dying from breast cancer in 1971 LA. Mr. Church has a private life he prefers not to share as the film jumps to 1977.This is a simple heart warming film which incorporates the best in all of us, emphasizing a forgiving and loving nature. Love touches everyone's life in positive ways. If you want to watch a film with heart, character, but not much action or high tension drama, this one was well performed. Should get a nomination.Guide: No swearing, sex, or nudity

Eddie gets so close to the comfort zone.Huge respect Mr. Murphy , you are so close! this is a very engaging drama- the heaviness between the players is very well written. Great work "writer'! Where it drops is the accents for the times. And how underprivileged, talked to, no offense "white people".I worked for the US government as a temp, My boss was not "white" I had huge respect for that man, but since he went to collage in the days of oppression, I felt a sense of fear, which I never endused.The Director missed this!Sadly I still see this today with older people that lived in that time.