Big Momma's House: Disguise the limit in this hilarious heavyweight hit that's ""bigger than Mrs. Doubtfire and badder than Tootsie"" (Mike Cidoni ABC-TV). ""Martin Lawrence brings down the house"" (E! Online) as crafty FBI agent Malcolm Turner - he's willing to go through thick and thin in order to catch an escaped federal prisoner. ""Nia Long is captivating"" (Checkout.com) as Sherry the con's sexy former flame - she might have the skinny on millions in stolen bank loot and she'
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No one tries very hard in Big Momma's House, so your enjoyment of this Martin Lawrence vehicle pretty much depends on how much amusement you're able to derive from a guy dressed up as a very ample woman. The setup is of the eye-rolling, only-in-Hollywood nature: Lawrence, as detective Malcolm Turner, is after a killer, and apparently the only way to capture him is to pose as the bad guy's ex-girlfriend's grandmother, who--the film cannot stress this point too much--is quite large. Apparently, Sherry (Nia Long), the young woman in question--she's as attractive as Big Momma is, well, you know--is none too bright, for she falls for Malcolm's ruse, which of course ostensibly amuses mainly because it's so transparent. She at least has an excuse--she hasn't seen Big Momma in two years--but Big Momma's oblivious friends must be functional morons. Screenwriters Darryl Quarles and Don Rhymer didn't tax themselves very much, as they have Malcolm-as-Big-Momma going through fairly predictable motions--botching a meal and delivering a baby unconventionally (Big Momma's a midwife), but ruling at basketball and self-defence and protecting Sherry while trying vainly not to flirt with her. Paul Giamatti is wasted as Malcolm's partner; director Raja Gosnell's clunky sense of comic rhythm is bewildering, because he used to be an editor (he brought a similar lack of magic to Home Alone 3). Lawrence won't have anyone forgetting Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot, Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie, or Robin Williams in Mrs Doubtfire anytime soon. Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps is far more accomplished, versatile, and funny. --David Kronke, Amazon.com
Night at the MuseumBen Stiller leads an all-star cast including Robin Williams in this hilarious blockbuster hit. When Larry Daley (Stiller) is hired as a museum's night watchman he soon discovers that all the exhibits come to life after the sun sets.Experience the adventure like never before with this spectacular 2 DISC SPECIAL EDITION.Night at the Museum 2 Like Mike
Like Mike (Dir. John Schultz 2002): One day when a box of used clothes arrives orphanage inhabitant Calvin discovers a pair of trainers inscribed with the initials of his all time basketball hero Michael Jordan. These magical shoes transform him into a NBA superstar and with them he finds he can shoot hoops like a pro. He is quickly signed to struggling NBA team The Knights whose boss Frank Bernard believes a kid on the bench will boost much needed ticket sales. Calvin find
Like Mike: Teenage rap sensation Lil Bow Wow makes his first feature film debut in this 'heart-warming (Sunday Times) comedy about an orphan boy named Calvin who lives out his dream of becoming a basketball player - with a little help from a magical pair of trainers. Soon after he steps into the mysterious shoes Calvin's amazing athletic skills land him in a position on an all-star team. With this dream in his pocket the small superstar sets his sights on another dream… having a real family. But first he and his pals must defeat Bittleman, the orphanage headmaster trying to sabotage Calvin's career and dash his hopes of ever being adopted. Filled with high-flying fun and hilarious hijinks, Like Mike will have you cheering into overtime. Like Mike 2: Die-hard sports fan Jerome Jenkins Junior (Triple-J to his friends) gets no respect at the local playground, because he's too young, too slow, and worst of all-he's too short. But Jerome's luck changes when he finds a mysterious pair of beat-up, incandescent sneakers with the initials 'M.J.' scrawled inside. And when he puts them on, he's suddenly capable of unbelievable athletic abilities that attract the attention of people everywhere! But when his sudden rise to fame threatens to alienate his family and turn his friends against him, Jerome realises there's a high price to pay to be crowned the King of the Hill… and he just might land in the Hall of Shame. Meet Dave: Seeking a way to save their doomed world, a crew of tiny aliens arrive on earth in their super-spaceship disguised as a human called DAVE'(Eddie Murphy). On board the spaceship each miniature member of the crew is responsible for operating a different part of the body. As the aliens try to ensure that Dave fits in with his fellow humans in New York City there are some hilarious results - their mission is definitely proving to be more difficult then they had planned. Gather round and Meet Dave in this laugh out loud comedy for all ages, starring Dr. Dolittle's Eddie Murphy. Join the crew of this spaceship to discover that there's a whole other world going on inside. Rebound: In this irresistible family comedy, hothead college basketball coach Roy McCormick (Martin Lawrence) is more interested in endorsement deals than in winning games. And after an on-court meltdown, Roy is about to lose everything unless he can prove he can win games without losing his cool. Enter the Smelters, a wisecracking junior high squad that's never won a game. Reluctantly taking on the team of hapless hoopsters, Roy use his coaching magic to teach the kids the importance of dedication and teamwork on the hilarious road to the championship. Roy finds new love along the way, and rediscovers his first true love - basketball!
A predictable vehicle for the resistable Martin Lawrence, Black Knight is yet another rerun of Mark Twain's Connecticut Yankee at the Court of King Arthur concept which here plays like a horror-free, considerably less funny take on Army of Darkness. Jamal (Lawrence), minion in a mediaeval theme park, reaches into a moat for a magic amulet and is transported to the 14th century, where he is appalled by the toilet facilities, pals around with a disgraced knight (an equally disgraced Tom Wilkinson), romances a feminist lady-in-waiting (Marsha Thomason), introduces soul music to the court in a bit done better in A Knight's Tale, and becomes the legendary black knight to help the rebels overthrow the wicked king. It has a bigger, more lavish feel than most of Lawrence's makeshift knockabouts, but that may also be why it is even less funny, since his rants are rather reined-in and his screen character comes across as just overly pleased with himself rather than a comic foul-up who turns heroic. --Kim Newman No-one tries very hard in Big Momma's House so your enjoyment of this Martin Lawrence vehicle pretty much depends on how much amusement you are able to derive from a guy dressed up as a very ample woman. The setup is of the eye-rolling, only-in-Hollywood nature: Lawrence, as detective Malcolm Turner, is after a killer, and apparently the only way to capture him is to pose as the bad guy's ex-girlfriend's grandmother, who--the film cannot stress this point too much--is quite large. Apparently, Sherry (Nia Long), the young woman in question--she's as attractive as Big Momma is, well, you know--is none too bright, for she falls for Malcolm's ruse, which of course ostensibly amuses mainly because it's so transparent. Paul Giamatti is wasted as Malcolm's partner, while director Raja Gosnell's clunky sense of comic rhythm is bewildering, because he used to be an editor (he brought a similar lack of magic to Home Alone 3). Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps is far more accomplished, versatile and funny. --David Kronke
The magic Michael Jordan trainers are back and now they're turning a young boy into a street ball star. Jerome Jenkins Jr. a small enthusiastic 12-year old basketball player discovers a pair of magical trainers that help him become a street ball league star and connect with his distant father. More laughs more heart and more hoops with tonnes of amazing street ball action!
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