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Reviews Counted:12
Fresh:6
Rotten:6
Average Rating:4.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: CHAPPELLE'S SHOW favorite Maurice Jamal directs and stars in this comedy about a gay man (Rockmond Dunbar, PRISON BREAK) who returns home to his southern family after a long absence. Loretta Devine... [More]
Starring: Rockmond Dunbar, Loretta Devine, Jenifer Lewis, Terri J. Vaughn
Director: Maurice Jamal
Is it sidesplitting? No, but it's cute. Is it wonderfully wicked? No, but it's got a few twists and turns. Is it a classic? Probably not, but it's an encouraging move into a new kind of gay film and a story not often told.
Even though homophobia may be more of a hurdle in the 'hood than Hollywood, this ensemble's supportive response to Sheldon's revealing his sexual preference proves to be a surprisingly sweet way to close out this well-meaning message movie.
By far the best of a plethora of holiday family-reunion films, Maurice Jamal's warmly hilarious Dirty Laundry is particularly blessed with the presence of Loretta Devine
run of the mill, with a few good laughs along the way
The film's plea for tolerance is commendable but would have more weight if only it were executed with more panache.
Top CriticCheesy crockpot of a film.
Overwritten and under-directed by Maurice Jamal, the movie contains several honest moments but remains too awash in clichés and stereotypes to take seriously.
Top CriticLooking for plot holes? You can't miss them. But if you go in hoping for a good time, you'll find that, too.
The tone is good-natured enough to make a simple movie semi-watchable.
Mr. Jamal's direction ranges from clumsy to competent. Fortunately, even as Mr. Jamal's characters hit notes reminiscent of a half-baked television pilot, they disclose eccentricities that his cast spins into comic gold.
Top CriticJamal's comedy of family dysfunction is essentially a sitcom episode writ large; it's not subtle, but it's good-natured and hits its marks with ruthless efficiency.
Visually dull, without an ounce of cinematic purpose, pic will work most effectively on the small screen.
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