Jumping the Broom (2011)
Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.
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It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.
Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .
From my favorite movies..
If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.
This movies deserves a much better rating than it has here. It came on after something else I was watching and it sucked me right in, even though I'm not generally a fan of romantic comedies. It has the perfectly matched Angela Bassett and Brian Mitchell Stokes (who are always worth watching) as the wealthy parents of the bride, Sabrina, and Loretta Devine (who is out to sabotage the entire endeavor) as the working class mother of the groom, Jason. It also has some deep, dark secrets, a runaway bride and enough interesting side characters to keep the whole thing spinning. Set against the backdrop of a gorgeous Martha's Vineyard, all in all, it's a pretty enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours. I give it a 7 because it is what it sets out to be: a sweet little romantic comedy.
I actually loved this movie. Maybe it was the cold weather after work or the music in the movie, but it appealed to me. The cast with Angela Bassett and some gorgeous looking individuals added to the charm of the movie. I must agree that the French speaking was one of the most bizarre i ever heard being french speaking from Cameroon. i could hardly make up what was being said and it sounded as if it was added in the editing phase. Anyway... The story is also a light one but reel. It depicts the mother who will never finds any woman good enough to be her daughter-in-law, the super-protective mother who does not want her child to grow. it also showcases the difference in behaviour, likings... between 2 different socio economical classes of individuals. in between there are a lot of family secrets that get revealed. That is great and presented in crescendo. One is always bent towards finding out what is exactly going on. The music chosen in the movie is just great, and would bring to romance any person you are courting. And of course, weddings are always emotional for me, and T.D Jakes adds realism to the act. All in one, if you have to seduce someone after trying for some time without success, try this movie, it might just work out.
Loved it! Great to see a movie about blacks that's not about killing or racism. Smart cast and absolutely adored Angela Bassett! Good to see something positive and not a another boring outcome. I wish more movies like this were produced. Also, loved Loretta. She knows she can get into any character, the women is a wonderful actor. A lot of beautiful actors in this movie. Wouldn't mind have seeing Lynn Whittfield also play the mother. Looking forward to more movies by this producer. Wasn't too fond of the "loe interest" with an underage boy and a grown women, but heck, men do it all the time. The surprise in the movie, was definitely unexpected, but enjoyed.
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)