Jumping the Broom

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Jumping The Broom is one of the greatest movie that Bishop T.D.Jakes has every made.All of his movie are excellent.But this movie fits all the life people can identified.All the characters in the movie really play their parts with such class and intelligence.Everything just fell into place,it wasn't nothing half done about this movie or any other movie that Bishop Jakes made.I am looking forward to see him get a award for this movie.I love the movie it's just awesome.These are not just fake words,the words that coming from my heart are real.The movie really came out right on time.My hat off to Bishop Jakes and all that have made it possible for Jumping The Broom to be a great success.Bishop Jakes and Others don't worry about the negative things people are saying.Just focus on the Blessings of GOD and enjoy what God has already done and about to do.Be Blessed in the Lord :o)

Two Words; LOVED IT. Produced in part by Bishop T.D. Jakes, it's the basic story of two families from two different worlds coming together for the wedding dinner of their children. After that, the plot is pretty much the same old routine of any movie made with this premise with one major difference. They don't get stupid with the plot line in the middle of the film. The dramatic factor is maintained throughout and the comedy is lighthearted and not overpowering to the point of being satirical. Mike Epps does an impressive job in the supporting role as the uncle. He gives a mature performance while still giving his fans a taste of what they've come to expect of him. I was very glad to see the return of Gary Dourdan and Valerie Pettiford in their respective roles of the wedding reception chef and the aunt of the bride. I hope to see more of them on the big screen in the very near future. I don't mention Loretta Devine or Angela Bassett, the main protagonists, here because they provide the stellar performances that you come to expect of them! The film editing and direction is on point and seamless. It is a film that is well worth seeing, however… (You just knew there was a 'however'…) As well written, acted and produced, it doesn't have the WOW factor that would make it a blockbuster and a box office hit. (Sorry!) It will however find its way to every DVD and Blueray collection that has any other film in this genre. (DON'T MAKE ME SAY IT, you know what I mean!) I just hope that those copies are not bootleg, because I really would like to see that money go back into the producers pockets so that they may make many more fine, respectable films like this one! I like the direction this film is taking the genre and hope to see much more like it! CJ Cassidy

I was so impressed with this movie. It is a great movie that is so realistic. If you want to laugh, cry and shout please go see this movie. All the actors were picked perfectly for their roles. Especially Loretta Devine. I wanted to hug her and slap her at the same time. Of course Angela Bassett was perfect as she always is and the guy playing her husband looks better at an older age than he did when he was younger. Of course Mike Epps keeps you laughing and Pooch Hall was OK. The only one I had any negative criticism for was Meagan Good. Girlfriend please update your look. You are such a beautiful young lady but your look is 10 years ago.

I really enjoyed this film. Will it win academy awards - no. But did it make me laugh out loud and make me go - awww - YES. The characters were great. There were story surprises. And it was REALLY funny. The audience in the movie theater clapped and laughed through out, too. Lead actress girl was the weakest link, but for what it was she did fine. Everybody else, however, was wonderful. I can't stress enough how funny it was. And will admit, I expected less from the trailers I saw for it. This film far exceeded my expectations. It was a silly romantic comedy - heavy on the comedy. And it was easy on the eyes. The cast was stunning and the location was smokin'. A great couple hours spent.

This movie is very well put together. Great flow and great scene transitions. Lots of warmth and heartfelt moments throughout. Angela Basset performance was stellar, as well all actors and actresses. My favorite scenes are with Angela Bassett. Especially the scene where she uses her foreign language skills. Check it out and you will want to see it again. Mike Epps made the movie too. He is a funny guy. Jumping The Broom is a stellar movie with class. This movie is for all social classes. Somewhere in the movie, you will see yourself. Plus, the movie will make you want to improve your relationships on all levels. With non-threatening scenes, you can enjoy it with all audiences. Tell all of your friends to check it out. I am so glad I saw this great movie!!! The best producers, the best actors, simply the best all around. I rate this movie as an A+!

This movie is about so much more than "2" families coming together for a wedding. So many encouraging messages in such a short time that can literally change lives. From finding love; the true love commitment; the protection, comfort, and support of a man; to the position a man must take to maintain his family. I recommend this movie for all families. Before marriage, if you've been in marriage for years and/or thinking of the commitment. Shows men how to take a stand and reclaim their position. Shows men how to take a stand with respect. Encourages women about the role of a real man! Helps women realize the man you want may not come in the exact wrapper your expect, but what's in the wrapper maybe much more than you can ever expect. Set your standards within reason. How you really want to be treated is the key! The gift of Motherhood! Don't take it lightly! Yet you can be a Mother without going through the physical birthing process. Real Motherhood takes place after the travail!

This movie was excellent. It was appropriate for all cultures,races and ethnicities. It was also a wonderful movie to take the entire family to view,even the dog. I liked it because it made you laugh,(without being what I would call a traditional comedy) and yet it drew attention to your sensitive side,now whether that side made you cry or made you angry would be my guess, but it is for sure that this movie had the potential to do both. Compared to other African American movies, I can say that thus far TD Jakes is in a field of screen writing all by himself. Sure there are other African American movies out there such as the material that Tyler Perry,or Oprah,and others have successfully produced but the beauty to be appreciated in those other movies reflect different paths of cultural expression that each individual writer chooses to express in his or her film, thus there is no accurate comparison. "Jumping the broom" reflects the message of the Gospel,(written by a man that teaches and preaches the gospel) without being overbearing in that it's main theme was short and sweet. LOVE.

I would still have given this movie a sub-par rating, but that is because it is a chick-flick, aka rom-com. I used to be able to stomach those, but that was way back in the When Harry Met Sally days. Now, they are still telling the same joke, so I am clearly not their target demographic. However, I did get suckered into watching this movie, but my problem with it comes at the crux of the plot twist when she finds out that she is adopted. I think the writers forgot that some people actually ARE adopted, and don't find it so life-altering and earth-shattering. She she didn't seem to have been adopted by a struggling family, and was still near her biological mother, just didn't know it. As an adopted man, my feeling is for her to just get the eff over it. No, do not ruin a wedding, and cuss out the man who RAISED you, but perhaps deal with that ... tomorrow. Or after the honeymoon. I, however, have always known I was adopted, and was not surprised with that information on my wedding day, but I do not feel in any way, shape, nor form that such information should be able to carry a movie. This movie already sucked two hours of my life away like some sort of succubus. I will never watch it again, and when flipping past it on TV, I can't possibly change the channel fast enough.