If you've seen the original British film from 2007, you will know that the concept and events of this film are hilarious within themselves. Now, although the events of both the new adaptation and the original films are the same, the portrayals of these events are very unique to each film. For instance, if you've seen the original and didn't like it, you may very well like this one still. Each film has a respective cultural spin on the story. The basic synopsis is Aaron (Chris Rock) and Ryan's (Martin Lawrence) father's funeral is being held and everything you could possibly imagine is going wrong.
Personally, I think I liked this version the same as the original (although many people disagree with me in one way or another). Actually, if you have already seen the first one, it may enhance your viewing pleasure of the new one.
Another thing, usually when films have an overwhelming amount of well-known actors, the movie gets a little bit too screen-sardined. However, the balance between each actor was perfect for this movie and couldn't have fit better together. (Other names in this film include Tracy Morgan, Danny Glover, Zoe Saldana, Luke Wilson, James Marsden, and Columbus Short).
I haven't laughed this hard at a new film in awhile, and even though I have the first one on DVD, I am definitely going to buy this one as well.
Overall Grade: A
-Ethan Brehm
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