Bernie-Mac Movie Reviews

HELLO,
I LOVE THIS MOVIE! I USE TO WATCH IT A LOT, ON VIDEO.
I AM GLAD THEY PUT IT ON DVD!
THIS IS A VERY FUNNY MOVIE, TO ME, I LIKE HOW THE PLAYER GET'S PLAYED.
PEEP THIS OUT!!!!!!!

this kills it..............I loved this movie and watched it over and over again. Chris tucker and ice cube work really well together and next friday is just as good.........Ice cube is a great actor and a great rapper.........
SO, which ones better? Id say toss a coin.

I Love Friday And Next Friday These Are Funny Movies. Ice Cube And Chris Tucker Keep Friday Funny My Favorite Part In Friday Was When Chris Tucker Said "You Got Knocked The F-ck Out!" which made it a box-office hit and Ice Cube Keeps Next Friday Funny like he did with the first Friday This one Is a little funnier than the first one. My Favorite Part In This One Is The "put some hot sauce on my buritto, Baby" Song.

I bought this 2 pack because I love Friday and Next Friday Chris Tucker and Ice Cube make Friday Funny because they act funny and Ice Cube keeps Next Friday funny the same thing as Friday. I Bought The Friday Fresh Pack [....] It's The Only Place Where you can ever find it. My favorite part in Friday is "you got knocked the [...] out!" and my favorite part in Next Friday is "Put Some Hot Sauce On My Burtitto, Baby" These Are Funny Movies!!!

Playing like a big-screen version of MTV's "Rock N' Jock Basketball", ABOVE THE RIM is more flare than substance but that isn't neccessarily a bad thing. Not every urban film needs to provide the harsh narrative morals of films like "Boyz N The Hood". Those expecting a pull-no-punches commentary on young inner-city athletes may want to stick with "He Got Game". "Rim" has heart though. It's predictable and cliche at times but it's still a lot of fun. Having one of the very best soundtracks of the year didn't hurt things either.

"Rim" follows Kyle Waston, one of the hottest high school basketball prospects as he must choose between playing for his overbearing coach or a charismatic local drug dealer in a tournament for city bragging rights. Along the way we learn that the devilish drug pusher is the younger brother of the school's security guard, a former high school star himself who fell from grace after a fatal accident involving one of his friends. Kyle is so manipulated by the money and women being thrown in his direction that he doesn't see that he may be flushing his opportunity down the toilet.

"Above The Rim", much like "Juice" gains so much credibilty from the presence of Tupac Shakur. Pac takes what is in all honesty, a silly and very sterotypical villian and makes him seem so much more. Very few people have the energy and charisma to make it work but he does. The cast certainly holds up their end though as well. Unlike "Juice", the movie can survive without Pac on the screen. Wayans as the goofy Buggalo is a nice touch and Martin and Leon are solid leads.

ABTR is an entertaining film but it plays more like a "very special episode" of FRESH PRINCE than the urban equivallent of HOOSIERS that so many of its fans tend to label it as. The story is very paint-by-numbers and most of the dramatic elements are thrown in for advancement of the story rather than based on a concious decision to show the true consequences of its protaginist's choices. The script is simple and seems to pander to the audience far too much. Much like a TV show, there is conflict but by the end of it all, every character learns a valuable lesson.

Above the Rim is probably the best basketball movie there is. This movie aint like Hoosiers. It has tons of street ball and action. My man 2pac stars in this movie as Birdie, a drug dealer who tries to get a talented high school player named Kyle(Duane Martin) involved in his business and play for their team in a tournament. Kyle has to decide what is best for his future but Birdie and his gang pressure him to join. The basketball scenes are crazy and the music is one the parts that stands out. The theme song played throughout the movie ("Pain" by 2pac) is still one of my favorite songs even though it is almost ten years old. This movie on DVD has the trailer and you can watch it in widescreen. Overall, its better than the VHS. If you havent seen this movie yet then buy it QUICK. R.I.P. 2pac

Above the Rim is probably the best basketball movie there is. This movie aint like Hoosiers. It has tons of street ball and action. My man 2pac stars in this movie as Birdie, a drug dealer who tries to get a talented high school player named Kyle(Duane Martin) involved in his business and play for their team in a tournament. Kyle has to decide what is best for his future but Birdie and his gang pressure him to join. The basketball scenes are crazy and the music is one the parts that stands out. The theme song played throughout the movie ("Pain" by 2pac) is still one of my favorite songs even though it is almost ten years old. This movie on DVD has the trailer and you can watch it in widescreen. Overall, its better than the VHS. If you havent seen this movie yet then buy it QUICK. R.I.P. 2pac

This movie is overrated but hey this is Amazon. Anyway the story takes place in one day. Ice Cube and his best friend Chris Tucker have to raise money to get Chris Tucker out of a jam. I really dont think Chris Tucker is amusing at all...just annoying. The movie has a few laughs though it mostly falls flat. Ice Cube's dad is an idiot and sooooooo not funny. I give it 3 stars only because the plot centers on weed.

I don't think there is a movie I have ever watched more than Friday. It is so cleverly and well written, anyone who watches it once just keeps coming back for more. The story, which was co-written by Ice Cube himself and DJ Pooh, is about Craig, (played by, of course, Ice Cube) a 22 year old still living with his parents who just got fired on his day off. The movie starts off on Friday morning and focuses on the entire day, in fact, the movie actually ends at the stroke of midnight of that very day. Chris Tucker plays his friend Smokey, who gets into some trouble with Big Worm, the hood's meanest and most sensitive drug dealer ("Playing with my money is like playing with my emotions"). They spend the bulk of the day on Craig's porch, blazing up and dealing with annoying neighbors, acquintances and junkies. Bernie Mac has a small role as a Priest and Tiny Lister plays Deebo, the bully. John Witherspoon is in a hilarious role as Craig's father, and, in my opinion, is the funniest person in this movie ("I smelled your ... for 22 years, you can smell mine for 5 minutes"). The movie takes a rather serious tone, however, towards the last half hour, involving drive by shootings, guns and assault. But, of course, everything wraps up nice and neatly within an hour and a half time frame. Friday is probably one of the funniest movies made, if you haven't seen it, I have no idea what is wrong with you.

Please don't pay any attention to critics like Martin who call this movie "plotless". He clearly misses the point. Ice Cube said that he wanted to show the fun side of the hood in this movie, and he succeeded. Every scene is full of laughs and memorable characters. This movie put Chris Tucker on the map before his 20 million dollar Rush Hour 2 salary, and he is downright hilarious. In Boyz in the Hood, Cube proved he could tell a story about life in South Central L.A., in Friday he shows his versatility and makes us laugh in the same setting. Very good movie.

This movie is overrated but hey this is Amazon. Anyway the story takes place in one day. Ice Cube and his best friend Chris Tucker have to raise money to get Chris Tucker out of a jam. I really dont think Chris Tucker is amusing at all...just annoying. The movie has a few laughs though it mostly falls flat. Ice Cube's dad is an idiot and sooooooo not funny. I give it 3 stars only because the plot centers on weed.

I don't think there is a movie I have ever watched more than Friday. It is so cleverly and well written, anyone who watches it once just keeps coming back for more. The story, which was co-written by Ice Cube himself and DJ Pooh, is about Craig, (played by, of course, Ice Cube) a 22 year old still living with his parents who just got fired on his day off. The movie starts off on Friday morning and focuses on the entire day, in fact, the movie actually ends at the stroke of midnight of that very day. Chris Tucker plays his friend Smokey, who gets into some trouble with Big Worm, the hood's meanest and most sensitive drug dealer ("Playing with my money is like playing with my emotions"). They spend the bulk of the day on Craig's porch, blazing up and dealing with annoying neighbors, acquintances and junkies. Bernie Mac has a small role as a Priest and Tiny Lister plays Deebo, the bully. John Witherspoon is in a hilarious role as Craig's father, and, in my opinion, is the funniest person in this movie ("I smelled your ... for 22 years, you can smell mine for 5 minutes"). The movie takes a rather serious tone, however, towards the last half hour, involving drive by shootings, guns and assault. But, of course, everything wraps up nice and neatly within an hour and a half time frame. Friday is probably one of the funniest movies made, if you haven't seen it, I have no idea what is wrong with you.

Please don't pay any attention to critics like Martin who call this movie "plotless". He clearly misses the point. Ice Cube said that he wanted to show the fun side of the hood in this movie, and he succeeded. Every scene is full of laughs and memorable characters. This movie put Chris Tucker on the map before his 20 million dollar Rush Hour 2 salary, and he is downright hilarious. In Boyz in the Hood, Cube proved he could tell a story about life in South Central L.A., in Friday he shows his versatility and makes us laugh in the same setting. Very good movie.

This movie is overrated but hey this is Amazon. Anyway the story takes place in one day. Ice Cube and his best friend Chris Tucker have to raise money to get Chris Tucker out of a jam. I really dont think Chris Tucker is amusing at all...just annoying. The movie has a few laughs though it mostly falls flat. Ice Cube's dad is an idiot and sooooooo not funny. I give it 3 stars only because the plot centers on weed.

I don't think there is a movie I have ever watched more than Friday. It is so cleverly and well written, anyone who watches it once just keeps coming back for more. The story, which was co-written by Ice Cube himself and DJ Pooh, is about Craig, (played by, of course, Ice Cube) a 22 year old still living with his parents who just got fired on his day off. The movie starts off on Friday morning and focuses on the entire day, in fact, the movie actually ends at the stroke of midnight of that very day. Chris Tucker plays his friend Smokey, who gets into some trouble with Big Worm, the hood's meanest and most sensitive drug dealer ("Playing with my money is like playing with my emotions"). They spend the bulk of the day on Craig's porch, blazing up and dealing with annoying neighbors, acquintances and junkies. Bernie Mac has a small role as a Priest and Tiny Lister plays Deebo, the bully. John Witherspoon is in a hilarious role as Craig's father, and, in my opinion, is the funniest person in this movie ("I smelled your ... for 22 years, you can smell mine for 5 minutes"). The movie takes a rather serious tone, however, towards the last half hour, involving drive by shootings, guns and assault. But, of course, everything wraps up nice and neatly within an hour and a half time frame. Friday is probably one of the funniest movies made, if you haven't seen it, I have no idea what is wrong with you.

Please don't pay any attention to critics like Martin who call this movie "plotless". He clearly misses the point. Ice Cube said that he wanted to show the fun side of the hood in this movie, and he succeeded. Every scene is full of laughs and memorable characters. This movie put Chris Tucker on the map before his 20 million dollar Rush Hour 2 salary, and he is downright hilarious. In Boyz in the Hood, Cube proved he could tell a story about life in South Central L.A., in Friday he shows his versatility and makes us laugh in the same setting. Very good movie.

The purpose of this review is not to change the mind of the "reviewer from Baltimore, MD," as his mind appears to be already made up. I won't even dispute his opinion that the film is not funny, because that's too subjective to argue...It definitely had its moments, but doesn't measure up to Richard Pryor or Chris Rock...but then again, what does?) However, the fact that the film and the humor contained there in appeals to a predominantly black audience makes it no less legit than, say, the comedy of George Carlin, Dennis Miller, Jerry Seinfeld, or Jeff Foxworthy, who appeal mainly to white audiences. We laugh at what we can relate to, empathize with, or understand on some level. It is not the fault of Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac, or D.L. Hughley that the "reviewer from Baltimore, MD" cannot relate to 'hood humor. And I feel sorry for him if his main impressions of black people are derived from the media and crime statistics (the latter of which is more related to economics than race--correlation is not causation). I can't believe that I even have to argue this, but there is much diversity within the black community as there is within the white community...

The Original Kings of Comedy, not to be confused with Scorsese's King of Comedy, was a hilarious riot. All of the comedians were funny, even the MC Steve Harvey (check out his riff on the movie "Titanic" and when he steals an audience member's sweater).

Though people are still arguing over who was the funniest of the four, I think that Cedric "The Entertainer" was the best because there's no way you couldn't crack a smile when he was talking about the Monica Lewinsky scandal. D.L. Hughley was also a riot, even though he used some of his jokes before in other stand-up specials. Either he's not creative or I watch too much TV. And Bernie Mac, who also used that "stuttering boy" joke before, still provided laughs although he's not as charismatic as D.L. or Ced.

The main flaw of their performances is that all four comedians mostly based their jokes on the same tried-and-true subject that all black comedians draw on: how black people are different from white people. But the guys make better jokes on this subject than most comedians do, so that's why this movie flowed well.

This is one of those DVD's you simply must own. Whenever you're feeling a little uneasy or upset about something, there's segments in this film that are guaranteed to cheer you up.

Steve Harvey and DL Hughley are equally funny. Both are energetic and charismatic and you can tell the audience is loving every minute of their skits. The highlight of Steve's performance is the Titanic bit, whereas DL Hughley shines with his Gilligan's Island skit. I was also cracking up when he started to bust on the audience towards the end of his set. Next up is Cedric the Entertainer, who I think is the weakest of the four. He has his moments, like the ghetto wedding and the break dancing battles, but I've seen much funnier stand-up from him (check out his Platinum Comedy Series DVD for some REALLY funny stuff). Finally, Bernie Mac ends the show. This guy is absolutely hilarious. He comes out full of energy and it just never lets up. By the time his set was done, my sides were literally hurting me. I'll never get tired of his stuttering nephew/bus stop story. And the best part is that most of his set is about his kids instead of the standard non-stop relationship/sex jokes we're all sick of hearing from other comedians. True, he falls into a raunchy sex diatribe for a few minutes, but he pulls it off with such raw audacity and energy that you simply can't help but crack up laughing. Hilarious. Undoubtedly my favorite of the four.

This movie has created debates between people with subjective opinions about which one of the four is the funniest. Everyone has a certain favorite because different people have different tastes. That's what's so special about this movie: there's something in it for everyone. Highly recommended.

The purpose of this review is not to change the mind of the "reviewer from Baltimore, MD," as his mind appears to be already made up. I won't even dispute his opinion that the film is not funny, because that's too subjective to argue...It definitely had its moments, but doesn't measure up to Richard Pryor or Chris Rock...but then again, what does?) However, the fact that the film and the humor contained there in appeals to a predominantly black audience makes it no less legit than, say, the comedy of George Carlin, Dennis Miller, Jerry Seinfeld, or Jeff Foxworthy, who appeal mainly to white audiences. We laugh at what we can relate to, empathize with, or understand on some level. It is not the fault of Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac, or D.L. Hughley that the "reviewer from Baltimore, MD" cannot relate to 'hood humor. And I feel sorry for him if his main impressions of black people are derived from the media and crime statistics (the latter of which is more related to economics than race--correlation is not causation). I can't believe that I even have to argue this, but there is much diversity within the black community as there is within the white community...

The Original Kings of Comedy, not to be confused with Scorsese's King of Comedy, was a hilarious riot. All of the comedians were funny, even the MC Steve Harvey (check out his riff on the movie "Titanic" and when he steals an audience member's sweater).

Though people are still arguing over who was the funniest of the four, I think that Cedric "The Entertainer" was the best because there's no way you couldn't crack a smile when he was talking about the Monica Lewinsky scandal. D.L. Hughley was also a riot, even though he used some of his jokes before in other stand-up specials. Either he's not creative or I watch too much TV. And Bernie Mac, who also used that "stuttering boy" joke before, still provided laughs although he's not as charismatic as D.L. or Ced.

The main flaw of their performances is that all four comedians mostly based their jokes on the same tried-and-true subject that all black comedians draw on: how black people are different from white people. But the guys make better jokes on this subject than most comedians do, so that's why this movie flowed well.

This is one of those DVD's you simply must own. Whenever you're feeling a little uneasy or upset about something, there's segments in this film that are guaranteed to cheer you up.

Steve Harvey and DL Hughley are equally funny. Both are energetic and charismatic and you can tell the audience is loving every minute of their skits. The highlight of Steve's performance is the Titanic bit, whereas DL Hughley shines with his Gilligan's Island skit. I was also cracking up when he started to bust on the audience towards the end of his set. Next up is Cedric the Entertainer, who I think is the weakest of the four. He has his moments, like the ghetto wedding and the break dancing battles, but I've seen much funnier stand-up from him (check out his Platinum Comedy Series DVD for some REALLY funny stuff). Finally, Bernie Mac ends the show. This guy is absolutely hilarious. He comes out full of energy and it just never lets up. By the time his set was done, my sides were literally hurting me. I'll never get tired of his stuttering nephew/bus stop story. And the best part is that most of his set is about his kids instead of the standard non-stop relationship/sex jokes we're all sick of hearing from other comedians. True, he falls into a raunchy sex diatribe for a few minutes, but he pulls it off with such raw audacity and energy that you simply can't help but crack up laughing. Hilarious. Undoubtedly my favorite of the four.

This movie has created debates between people with subjective opinions about which one of the four is the funniest. Everyone has a certain favorite because different people have different tastes. That's what's so special about this movie: there's something in it for everyone. Highly recommended.

As someone who has never seen the original "Brat Pack" version of "Ocean's Eleven," I have no romantic ties to nostalgia and I saw the film with an open mind. I really don't care for plot lines that glorify crime as something that is exciting and without real victims, but the film has so many twists, turns and moments of excitement, you quickly forget that this is about the mother of all robberies and instead feel like you are a member of Ocean's team.

Carl Reiner is absolutely fantastic in his role and really helps to tie the film together. Bernie Mac is also masterful in his performance.

Andy Garcia does such a good job at being a king-sized jerk (even though a few of these scenes were a little overwraught), you not only don't care that he's being robbed, you actually want to join in just to see him wince.

The plot is very clever and the story assumes that you (the viewer) are intelligent and are already thinking, "No way, man... I saw a behind the scenes show on Discovery Channel and there is no way on earth you can rob a casino on Vegas!" and then makes you believe it really is possible.

Of course, cameras are EVERYWHERE in a casino... and if you so much as picked your nose in a casino 10 years ago, there is most likely a video archived on a shelf somewhere showing your nose being picked from 3 different camera angles.

Nevertheless, you will find yourself smiling during the twists and turns and very clever ideas... because your mind is stimulated instead of being lulled into a coma.

Well acted, great direction, believable & clever plot... makes a great movie.

I've got to admit, half the fun of this movie is the star-gazing. George Clooney is great as a convict recently released from jail, Brad Pitt is Mr. Suave as his right-hand man, and Julia Roberts plays the icy ex-wife beautifully. Throw in Matt Damon as a pick-pocket and Andy Garcia as a casino mogul and you've got the gist of this movie's star power.
The plot is pretty simple: Danny Ocean (Clooney) organizes a group of eleven highly skilled criminals to simultaneously rob three of Vegas' biggest casinos. Their plans are over the top and outrageous-and you can't help but smile watching them put into action. There are also some really memorable touches in the movie: including Brad Pitt teaching Shane West and Topher Grace how to play poker. This movie kind of serves as a who's-who in Hollywood. "Oceans" probably won't spark any deep conversations or teach you any life lessons, but it's fun watching the celebrities interact onscreen. If you want something deep and thought-provoking, this probably isn't your movie. But if you want to watch something purely for entertainment, this is a great and fun film.

This movie is a remake of the Original Ocean's Eleven which starred the Rat Pack. I think it was better than the first, although that's just personal opinion.

This movie is funny, smart, hip, modern, and entertaining with a dream cast: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Andy Garcia, Bernie Mac, Carl Reiner, Elliot Gould, Casey Affleck, and more...

Danny, a convicted thief, (Clooney) has just been parolled. But he doesn't even have a change of clothes on before he's plotting his next job. He gets together the crew of a lifetime to pull of a job that has NEVER before been sucessfully accomplished - They are going to rip off TWO Las Vegas Casino's and walk out the front doors with the money in their hands! -(and hopefully, if things go according to plan, Danny will win back his ex-wife -Julia Roberts- also)

Full of great humor, and cool stunts! You'll love this movie! I recommend it for everyone!

The special features:
HBO Behind the Scenes documentary
Two Audio commentaries (one with Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, and Brad Pitt... the other with the director and the screenwriter)
Soundtrack
Theatrical Trailers
French and English audio
English, French, and Spanish subtitles

DVD-Rom features:In or Out? Challenge cuts you in on the caper
Link to the original theatrical website
log in to future online events

The movie runs about 117 minutes long.
Rated PG13

As someone who has never seen the original "Brat Pack" version of "Ocean's Eleven," I have no romantic ties to nostalgia and I saw the film with an open mind. I really don't care for plot lines that glorify crime as something that is exciting and without real victims, but the film has so many twists, turns and moments of excitement, you quickly forget that this is about the mother of all robberies and instead feel like you are a member of Ocean's team.

Carl Reiner is absolutely fantastic in his role and really helps to tie the film together. Bernie Mac is also masterful in his performance.

Andy Garcia does such a good job at being a king-sized jerk (even though a few of these scenes were a little overwraught), you not only don't care that he's being robbed, you actually want to join in just to see him wince.

The plot is very clever and the story assumes that you (the viewer) are intelligent and are already thinking, "No way, man... I saw a behind the scenes show on Discovery Channel and there is no way on earth you can rob a casino on Vegas!" and then makes you believe it really is possible.

Of course, cameras are EVERYWHERE in a casino... and if you so much as picked your nose in a casino 10 years ago, there is most likely a video archived on a shelf somewhere showing your nose being picked from 3 different camera angles.

Nevertheless, you will find yourself smiling during the twists and turns and very clever ideas... because your mind is stimulated instead of being lulled into a coma.

Well acted, great direction, believable & clever plot... makes a great movie.

I've got to admit, half the fun of this movie is the star-gazing. George Clooney is great as a convict recently released from jail, Brad Pitt is Mr. Suave as his right-hand man, and Julia Roberts plays the icy ex-wife beautifully. Throw in Matt Damon as a pick-pocket and Andy Garcia as a casino mogul and you've got the gist of this movie's star power.
The plot is pretty simple: Danny Ocean (Clooney) organizes a group of eleven highly skilled criminals to simultaneously rob three of Vegas' biggest casinos. Their plans are over the top and outrageous-and you can't help but smile watching them put into action. There are also some really memorable touches in the movie: including Brad Pitt teaching Shane West and Topher Grace how to play poker. This movie kind of serves as a who's-who in Hollywood. "Oceans" probably won't spark any deep conversations or teach you any life lessons, but it's fun watching the celebrities interact onscreen. If you want something deep and thought-provoking, this probably isn't your movie. But if you want to watch something purely for entertainment, this is a great and fun film.

This movie is a remake of the Original Ocean's Eleven which starred the Rat Pack. I think it was better than the first, although that's just personal opinion.

This movie is funny, smart, hip, modern, and entertaining with a dream cast: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Andy Garcia, Bernie Mac, Carl Reiner, Elliot Gould, Casey Affleck, and more...

Danny, a convicted thief, (Clooney) has just been parolled. But he doesn't even have a change of clothes on before he's plotting his next job. He gets together the crew of a lifetime to pull of a job that has NEVER before been sucessfully accomplished - They are going to rip off TWO Las Vegas Casino's and walk out the front doors with the money in their hands! -(and hopefully, if things go according to plan, Danny will win back his ex-wife -Julia Roberts- also)

Full of great humor, and cool stunts! You'll love this movie! I recommend it for everyone!

The special features:
HBO Behind the Scenes documentary
Two Audio commentaries (one with Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, and Brad Pitt... the other with the director and the screenwriter)
Soundtrack
Theatrical Trailers
French and English audio
English, French, and Spanish subtitles

DVD-Rom features:In or Out? Challenge cuts you in on the caper
Link to the original theatrical website
log in to future online events

The movie runs about 117 minutes long.
Rated PG13