Film Review Title: A Slapstick Comedy Classic Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) This film is a delightful journey back to a time when slapstick comedy ruled the silver screen. With its generous doses of humour and dance numbers, it proves to be a thoroughly entertaining watch that caters to audiences both young and old. The film brilliantly combines the elements of comedy with dance, creating a rhythmic flow that keeps viewers engaged throughout its runtime. The slapstick humour is well-timed and unabashedly amusing, bringing out loud laughs and smiles. This feature is particularly admirable, given the film's ability to evoke joyous laughter without resorting to crude or vulgar jokes—a testament to its classic and timeless appeal. What stands out remarkably is seeing actors known for their serious roles, such as Kerry Washington, stepping out of their usual personas. Watching Washington in such a comedic light is both refreshing and hilarious, showcasing her range as an actress and adding an unexpected yet enjoyable twist to the film. The film's charm lies in its ability to evoke nostalgia. For those who recall watching it as children, revisiting it as adults offers a refreshing sense of familiarity coupled with newfound appreciation for its comedic genius. It's a testament to the film's enduring appeal that it captivates audiences across different generations. While some might critique the film for its reliance on slapstick, its execution is so artfully done that it transforms this potential flaw into a strength. The film doesn’t pretend to be more than what it is—a heartwarming comedy that does its job exceptionally well. In conclusion, this film is a good-natured comedy that earns its place as a classic. It is highly recommended for those who enjoy a good laugh and appreciate the art of slapstick. Despite its simplistic premise, the film succeeds in delivering a delightful cinematic experience that leaves audiences both entertained and nostalgic.

Should have left the movie and Craig Robberson buried in the sand.

It's amazing how a young couple overcomes the difficulties they face with the power of love

I am very happy that the movie shows us the steps and choices that are necessary in the life of a great person. I like the movie.

watch with your family

I found this movie surprisingly entertaining. I loved the Long Island scenery, too! I think movies about the girl introducing her new man to her parents are amusing. The revelation of the family secrets is typical, like the gay daughter being afraid to come out to her family but, the movie is still funny.

Peeples is a sad attempt to make a new version of Meet the Parents, but this time with black people. I hated that movie because it was just hours of watching Ben Stiller get tortured, and I dislike this movie for similar reasons. There is some tiny amount of enjoyment I can eke out of this version of the story because it is more over-the-top and ridiculous. It also helps that Craig Robinson’s life doesn’t seem to be ruined as much in Peeples, instead it’s only ruining his relationship with Kerry Washington. I found that to be a minor loss, since she plays an unpleasant character, and he probably should have broken up with her years ago. I wanted this movie to be funnier, because I think Craig Robinson is a good comedian, but there are a lot of times that he is forced to be the straight man. When he gets to do some funny stuff, I genuinely laughed out loud, but there weren’t enough of those moments. David Alan Grier plays the antagonist father and I think he’s supposed to bring the humor because he is so mean and tough on Robinson, but his comedic beats are all flat and make for a thoroughly annoying character. The subplots for each member of the Peeples family went nowhere, and it was kind of amazing how these big secrets are simply forgotten mere minutes after being revealed. The entire family unit is certifiably insane at times, their relationship dynamics are quite odd, and they live in the movie version of suburban America (where people gather in sweat lodges and celebrate Moby Dick day.) It was the kind of film that made me feel for the protagonist even after the “happy ending” because he’d have to be related to these crazy people the rest of his life. I was also annoyed by the fact that the main character had one of those stupid jobs that only exist in the movies, and yet seemed to make a viable living for himself doing nonsense. It’s like they wanted to come up with the lamest job possible for his character so that the Peeples would be underwhelmed. So someone suggested to the writer/director “guy who sings songs to kids about not peeing on people,” and that remained unchanged through all the drafts of the script. Despite all the stupid aspects, I still think the biggest offense of Peeples is the lack of comedy. Unless you really like uncomfortable situation comedy, or find David Alan Grier hilarious, I’d say this is a good movie to avoid.

Very stupid movie!!!

this movie rocked and so did the characters!

David Alan Grier was hilarious... simply hilarious.

With a producer of Tyler Perry, and with a plot that is just like Meet the Parents, I don't really expect much from it and more or less would feel like a Tyler Perry film, but it actually doesn't, and is not that bad of a film, although nothing memorable. Craig Robinson is good and has the comic timing for it. The movie does feel like a sitcom at times, and the plot is very predictable. You can already tell about what the message is going to be, and it really felt mean-spirited at times which made me feel sorry for Craig Robinson's character. There are some good jokes that got a laugh at me, and I did like the interplay between Craig Robinson and David Alan Grier. It wasn't as melodramatic as I thought was gonna be which I'm glad, and Peeples is just a decent film that I'm glad that I didn't hate it, but I wish that it was better though.

There was something about Peeples that made it really bland. It was more like a mystery film than a comedy-drama. It kept you wondering what was going to happen next... and it wasn't surprising.

Ten seconds into Peeples, I realized that I had boarded a sinking ship. In the opening scene, Craig Robinson is revealed to be a guy who sings to kids at the library. Fine, but the song he's singing is called "Speak It! - Don't Leak It!" which, if I understood correctly, is a song that encourages the kids to express their emotions rather than urinating on things. Why? Why sing that song? What is the message? Why would anyone allow him to sing that song? I know I'm being over-analytical but it gets the movie started on the wrong foot. What's worse is that creative team behind Peeples think that this song is so funny that it provides the movie's payoff. Peeples is unbearable; a movie hammered together out of spare parts from better comedies and laid out on a foundation borrowed from failed sitcoms. It has the kind of dialogue that sounds weird without a laugh track and a plot that ebbs toward Meet the Parents but doesn't even bother to come up with any jokes or any genuine feeling for any of the characters. It's a shooting gallery, a joke is set up and knocked down. There is no attempt to pull the comedy from human nature. Robinson plays Wade Walker a nice guy from New York with designs on being a child therapist. For some time he's been dating Grace (Kerry Washington), and wants so badly to propose marriage that he walks around with the ring in his pocket 24/7. There's just one little hitch: Grace hasn't told her family that she's dating him. Why? Simple. The plot needs her to keep Wade a secret so all kinds of shenanigans can take place over the course of a weekend. She's headed to Sag Harbor for a Moby Dick celebration (you can guess where that idea is going) but wants him to stay behind. Not to be outdone, Wade crashes the proceedings and hi-jinks ensue. Grace's family is a bizarre mix, and not in the good way. Her mother Daphne (S. Epatha Merkerson) is a former disco diva who overcomes her alcoholism by smoking pot. Her sister (Kali Hawk) is a CNN anchor and closeted lesbian who travels around with her camerawoman/partner Meg (Kimrie Lewis-Davis) but hasn't given the news to the family even though Meg spouts poetry at the dinner table about being intimate with her. Her brother Simon (Tyler James Williams) is a math genius and kleptomaniac with designs on being a thug. Then there's Virgil (David Alan Grier), the family patriarch, a federal judge who is a perfectionist and a lion when it comes to protecting the family - even in places where it isn't needed. He's a bitter old snort who regards Wade like a cockroach. I don't know exactly how to describe the next 90 minutes. It's the kind of disjointed, unfunny series of set-up jokes that would kill a sitcom in the pilot. The jokes are designed to make Wade look like a jerk while we wait for all of the family's secrets to come spilling out of the closet. What is troubling is that the movie has no narrative flow. It feels like just a series of set-ups and put-downs that seem to have been written by different people on different days and then just hammered into the script. There are plot points here that are brought up and have nothing to do with anything. For example, Wade hears that Virgil is going to play at a local jazz club. He goes to the club and finds that Virgil isn't there. He looks for him and finds him headed for a nude beach. The joke, of course, is that Wade is devastated to have seen Virgil's testicles. But the scene goes nowhere. He returns to the house, doesn't tell Grace about it and then it's not brought up again until a vague explanation at the end. There's no comedic payoff and the scene is just left laying there. There are at least ten scenes like this, but no attempt to really deal with anything. The movie shoves the characters through a series of comic sketches but the screenwriters seem too timid or too lazy to deal with these people as people. What's worse is that there is a genuine bad feeling from this cast. No one seems to want to be here. The characters are written as petty and hostile and indifferent to one another. This movie is an unpleasant experience. So, is the movie funny? No. I smiled once, at a line from Robinson about Uncle Ben and Bojangles. Other than that, I mostly regarded this film with blistering indifference. Doing research before the movie, I wasn't surprised to find that Peeples is a Tyler Perry production whom I regard as this century's P.T. Barnum, a talentless charlatan who has turned a lack of talent into a billion dollar enterprise. People flock to his movies presumably to have a good time but what Perry gives them is the same kind of garbage that the audience would turn off if they caught it on television. Thus far, I've seen three films that he's been involved with - Tyler Perry's Single Moms Club, Tyler Perry's Temptation and now Peeples (I don't count Star Trek) - and I find them painfully unwatchable. All three seem to have been written and produced with the kind of grace and ingenuity of that urination song. This movie is aggressively bad.

Speak it! Don't leak it! Wade Walker has fallen deeply in love with Grace Peeples and wants to propose to the love of his life, but he has never met her family and wants to cover that last hurdle before popping the big question. Grace draws the line in the sand and says he cannot accompany her on her next trip to meet hre parents, so Wade surprises her and shows up anyway. Wade quickly discovers why she kept her family a secret. "I'll need two pairs of scissors and a wet sponge." Tina Gordon Chism, who worked on Drumline and ATL, delivers Peeples in his directorial debut. The storyline for this picture is just okay, a bit cliché, but written better than you may expect. There were some funny lines, interactions, and scenes. The acting was above average for the genre and includes Craig Robinson, Kerry Washington, David Alan Greer, Tyler James Williams, and Kali Hawk. "Any type of freak is a good one." I came across this on Netflix and had never heard of it so I decided to give it a shot. This was fairly mediocre, in a lot of ways, with some scenes that made it worth a viewing. I wouldn't go too out of my way to see this, but it isn't a complete waste of time either. "This ain't nothing but July in my bedroom growing up." Grade: C

A slow to pick up romantic comedy that does not seem to hit stride....funny but awkward.

I really did love this movie it's very underrated it is stupid but it's really funny and had heart this doesn't deserve the flack it has got a very good comedy that's worth watching Grade A-

Funny I enjoyed the movie so did my children, and the laughs did not stop, Tyler Perry keep them coming

Not bad....amazing cast...had some really funny parts!!

craig robinson is funny

3 Stars! Predictable but funny