Talk about a pleasant surprise, ignore the haters! You People is funny, awkward, heartwarming and real, and isn't afraid to address the elephant in the room. Jonah Hill does what he does best and Eddie Murphy lets him be the funny guy. It's rare to see Murphy so restrained and while both are excellent, Lauren London is the shining star of the film. She's a terrific actress, she rarely seems like she's even acting. I love the story line and the commentary about race...and the trying too hard way we often deal with it. But what I liked most of all was the balanced way the story is told and the message that it's never too late to learn and to change and that it's not just one side contributing to the madness. We all are guilty when we choose to see skin color more than the person underneath, and when we let that get in the way of love, life, family and friendship.
And did I mention it's funny as hell?
And did I mention it's funny as hell?