Peeples

"We're not the chocolate Kennedys." Wade Walker (Robinson) is in love with Grace Peeples (Washington) and is getting ready to propose. Grace leaves for the weekend to visit her family without inviting Wade. After talking to his brother Wade gets up the courage to surprise her at her family's cabin. When he shows up things don't go as planned and he begins to question if this is a family he wants to be a part of. First off I have to say I'm not racist. That said if Tyler Perry's name is on a movie I tend to avoid it. Even though this is just a "Tyler Perry Presents" it was enough to lower my expectations. I'm not sure if it was the low expectations or not but I ended up really enjoying this and laughing the whole way through. Robinson is very funny and David Allen Grier has some really funny scenes in this. It's a good thing the comedy was there though because the movie is so generic and overdone that the laughs are the only thing that made it interesting. After 5 minutes you can pretty much tell exactly what is going to happen. Overall, a funny movie that was much, much better then I was expecting. I surprisingly give it a B+.

Wade Walker (Craig Robinson) is madly in love with girlfriend Grace Peeples (Kerry Washington) He wants to propose, but Grace is heading out for the annual Peeples reunion with her family. Wade is rather suspicious about things, and decides to crash the party. Wade immediately gets off on the wrong foot with Grace's dad (David Alan Grier) Come on Tyler Perry, you're better than this. His films always have people divided in half, but this just screams unoriginality. I couldn't help but pine for Meet the Parents when watching this movie, which this movie blatantly tries to emulate. Craig Robinson is essentially Ben Stiller, while David Alain Grier is Robert DeNiro. Even the brother Simon Peeples (Tyler James Williams) is Jon Abrahams from Meet the Parents. I don't mind homage, or a tribute, but put some effort in! I didn't laugh once during this movie. It surprisingly refrains from crudity a lot of the time, but I was so appalled at the lack of originality. Meet the Parents wasn't perfect, but at least it was funny. Craig Robinson doesn't have enough charisma to get this movie over the hump. He isn't a good enough actor to be convincing in the emotional scenes, and he's not funny enough to command the attention of yours truly. I felt no sympathy for him what so ever. I know Craig has his fans, but to me he's just another unfunny comedic guy to make it big in Hollywood. Kerry Washington is much better than the material deserves. She's gorgeous, and a good actress to boot. David Alan Grier tries to do a DeNiro to no avail. He's very serious for most of the duration, with a few goofy scenes here and there. I didn't like him at all. Final Thoughts: Watch Meet the Parents, and leave this one be. Those that think I'm being unfair by calling it a rip-off have every right to think that. But watch it for yourself. You can't help but notice it! 3/10

Was very shocked to see such a low IMDb rating for this movie. Having just watched it and can say it put a massive smile on my face and had me laughing at exactly the right moments. It does go to prove that IMDb ratings me nothing..... Please do not be put off by the rating as it is definitely worth taking a peek at this wonderful movie. There are excellent performances from all cast members making this an exceptional movie for everyone,the filming locations also make this a great movie also. If anyone knows anything about IMDb please do not listen or take any notice whatsoever of the ratings, hope you all enjoy this movie as much as i did .

Wow. I was so impressed with this film I created an IMDb account just to rate it! The trailer really didn't do it any justice at all. After the first five minutes, things really got going and I never stopped laughing. I honestly didn't expect much from the movie and went out to support the actors and director-because I love them. When I say this movie will have you bursting with laughter I'm not lying! Aside from that, Kerry Washington has never looked more stunning. I was literally in awe of her beauty the whole time-she showed up and showed out! David Alan Grier has never been funnier. The son truly stole the show. And of course, the lead character Wade had crazy good comedic timing. With that said, I'm not going to lie there were a few awkward moments in the first five minutes. But everything after that made up for it. I think it is receiving low ratings because some people genuinely don't like Tyler Perry at this point. And, the film featured some content Perry's loyal fans might not be used to. It's their loss. Everyone involved should be proud of this film. This is going down as a classic in my book-one of those movies where black life would be different, less lush, less rich and less funny without it! I wish I were a Peeples. I can't wait to buy the DVD! @lona

'PEEPLES': Three Stars (Out of Five) Two former TV comedy stars clash in this family relations film produced by Tyler Perry. Craig Robinson (of 'THE OFFICE' fame) and David Alan Grier (of 'IN LIVING COLOR' fame) play a children's song writer and the father of the woman he wants to marry (who takes a disliking to him). Kerry Washington (of 'DJANGO UNCHAINED' fame) plays the woman they're at odds over. The movie is a lot like 'MEET THE PARENTS' (except for the obvious difference of a black cast rather than a white one). It's funny, even though it's not that original in any way. Definitely not a bad film (like reviews and some cinephiles like to make it out to be). Robinson plays Wade Walker, a man who makes a living writing and performing songs for children (as a sort of therapy). He's been dating his girlfriend Grace Peeples (Washington) for over a year now and she still hasn't introduced him to her family. The weekend Wade plans to propose to Grace she informs him she's going to her family's annual reunion in the Hamptons (for 'Moby Dick Day'). Receiving advice from his friend Malcolm (Chris Walker) Wade decides to show up at the Peeples reunion unannounced in order to ask Grace's father Virgil (Grier) for his daughter's hand in marriage. Things of course don't go as planned as Virgil immediately dislikes and distrusts Wade (and no man has ever been good enough for his daughter). The film was written and directed by first time feature film director Tina Gordon Chism (who had previously written the 2006 comedy/crime-drama film 'ATL' and the 2002 marching band comedy flick 'DRUMLINE'). When I first saw the film advertised as 'TYLER PERRY PRESENTS PEEPLES' I had no desire to see it. I'm not a fan or Perry's; I think he sucks at drama and is even worse with comedy (I hate his 'Madea' character). I was intrigued by the pairing of Robinson and Grier though and thought it was great that Robinson was starring in his own movie. I think Robinson was great on 'THE OFFICE' and is awesome as part of the Seth Rogen/Judd Apatow team. He's a talented comedic actor and he's great in this as well. Grier is perfectly paired opposite him (as his antagonist) although it's odd to see him playing the grey-haired older fatherly character. I grew up watching him share the screen with the likes of Jim Carrey, Jamie Fox and the Wayans brothers on 'IN LIVING COLOR' and he doesn't seem like he should be that old already. He's not, he's only 58 (57 at the time of filming) and just 16 years older than Robinson. Still he's perfect in the part. The movie is funny, not hilarious or extremely memorable, but it works and it's much better than the negative word of mouth it's gotten. Watch our movie review show 'MOVIE TALK' at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUymXeqlea0

I saw "Peeples", starring Craig Robinson-Eastbound & Down-t.v. , Hot Tub Time Machine, Kerry Washington-Scandal-t.v., the Fantastic Four movies, David Alan Grier-Bewitched-2005, In Living Color-t.v. and Diahann Carroll-White Collar-t.v. , Dynasty-t.v.. This is a black version of 'Meet the Fockers'. It is produced, but not directed by Tyler Perry. Craig and Kerry are a couple that have been living together for a year but he has never met her parents-she always makes excuses for some reason. Every year, Kerry goes to visit her parents in the Hamptons for a reunion and a Moby Dick celebration and Craig is never invited; she tells him that he would not enjoy it. This year, Craig decides it's time to meet the Peeples, their last name, and ask Kerry to marry him. David plays her father, a judge that doesn't think anyone is good enough for his little girl and Diahann plays David's mother. The humor is funny but not slap sticky, like some of Tyler's movies can be. It's rated "PG-13" for sexual content-but no nudity, drug material and language and has a running time of 1 hour & 35 minutes. I enjoyed it and would buy it on DVD.

Went to see this movie with my 15 year old daughter. I couldn't believe what I was seeing and hearing. We left about halfway through the movie and got our money back. The subject matter was offensive. I am very disappointed because I usually like Tyler Perry's movies, but this one was terrible. There were many uncomfortable sexual references and topics that were related to gay sex (between women) and one of the stars dresses as a young girl to turn her boyfriend on. There was drug usage. Even the acting was bad. If you like Tyler Perry for his sensitivity and for his comedy, don't go to see this movie. I am not sure how this movie received a PG-13 rating, I would have given this movie an R rating.

I could not help but notice a post that read "Peeples" should be rated R for "lesbian situations." Exactly what is that supposed to mean? What if I said it should be rated R for heterosexual situations? Does that make any sense? It sounds weird. I wonder if this person goes around throwing the rated R sticker on movies just because they have lesbian characters. That is bigoted. Same-sex attraction is not just an adult thing and there is nothing wrong or inappropriate about being a lesbian. Now to my review: Wade (Craig Robinson) is trying to find the perfect time to propose to his girlfriend Grace (Kerry Washington) but has no luck. When Grace visits her family in the Hamptons, Wade decides to show up by surprise and meet the family himself. I enjoyed seeing Craig Robinson and Kerry Washington in the movie "Peeples". I thought it was funny. I took my mom to see the movie on Mother's Day and she loved it. One of my favorite scenes was when Grace tried to introduce Wade to her parents. I believe the PG-13 rating fits the movie. I notice some people on here would beg to differ.There are no nudity or sex scenes included. There is this one scene where Wade has Grace over his lap and he is spanking her, but that's about it. This movie does a perfectly good job at binding everything together to form a family comedy to enjoy. I plan to see this movie again. (Ms. Review is a 25 year old female who writes short stories on her free time.)

Russell & Cissy's Entertainment Values With Spoilers R & C Warnings Minimal - Sexual Innuendo (3), drug material (1), language (10) COMEDY - Release Date: May 10, 2013 / Lionsgate Films Rating: PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned - Runtime 1:32 ***************************************** A very funny comedy about average guy Wade (Craig Robinson) wanting to find the right time to propose to his girlfriend Grace (Kerry Washington). Before he can ask her, she leaves him to go home to her family reunion, and Wade is not invited. Wade decides to surprise her and crash the reunion of the well to do family, but it turns out to be everything but a warm welcome. David Alan Greer, the crazy cop in "Jumanji", is Grace's pompous father makes life uncomfortable for Wade. Each of Grace's family has a secret of their own kept from each other that makes the hilarity to much. In the end, Wade is put under so much scrutiny for things he has not done, he returns to New York without Grace. Grace returns to New York, and ........ well, the end is so good, it will make you want to return and see it again :>)

My first perception was that Peeples would be a dumb movie and a waste of my valuable time. I'm a fan of the "Meet the Parents" franchise and regularly quote memorable lines from the screenplay ("you can't say bomb on an airplane!... circle of trust… etc.") from the screenplay. So, I thought I'd give Peeples a shot to see how bad it might be. I WAS WRONG! This is a funny movie well worth your time! From the first scene I was smitten with Craig Robinson's charisma and satisfactorily carried the leading role throughout. The rest of the characters are PERFECTLY CAST, especially the Robert De Niro father character spot-on played by David Alan Grier. He demanded respect and I never doubted he was a Federal judge. The only flaw of the movie was perhaps some choppy editing and a scene on a boat that only confused and added no value to the movie… should have been left on the cutting room floor. Warning: It should be rated R instead of PG-13 for mature topics (sexual spankings, lesbian situations, etc.) Bottom Line: 4/5 stars. Not as memorable as "Meet the Parents" but perhaps consistently funnier from scene to scene; overall more laughs. Pete (49 year old Caucasian male in North Carolina)