Dirty Laundry (2007)
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Reviews Counted:12
Fresh:6
Rotten:6
Average Rating:4.8/10
Theatrical Release:Dec 7, 2007 Limited
Synopsis: CHAPPELLE'S SHOW favorite Maurice Jamal directs and stars in this comedy about a gay man (Rockmond Dunbar, PRISON BREAK) who returns home to his southern family after a long absence. Loretta Devine... [More]
Starring: Rockmond Dunbar, Loretta Devine, Jenifer Lewis, Terri J. Vaughn
Director: Maurice Jamal
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Reviews for Dirty Laundry
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 3/5 |
run of the mill, with a few good laughs along the way Full Review |
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6/10 |
Is it sidesplitting? No, but it's cute. Is it wonderfully wicked? No, but it's got a few twists and turns. Is it a classic? Probably not, but it's an encouraging move into a new kind of gay film and a story not often told. Full Review |
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By far the best of a plethora of holiday family-reunion films, Maurice Jamal's warmly hilarious Dirty Laundry is particularly blessed with the presence of Loretta Devine Full Review |
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 2/4 |
Jamal's comedy of family dysfunction is essentially a sitcom episode writ large; it's not subtle, but it's good-natured and hits its marks with ruthless efficiency. Full Review |
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2/4 |
The tone is good-natured enough to make a simple movie semi-watchable. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
Looking for plot holes? You can't miss them. But if you go in hoping for a good time, you'll find that, too. Full Review |
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3/5 |
Mr. Jamal's direction ranges from clumsy to competent. Fortunately, even as Mr. Jamal's characters hit notes reminiscent of a half-baked television pilot, they disclose eccentricities that his cast spins into comic gold.
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2/4 |
Even though homophobia may be more of a hurdle in the 'hood than Hollywood, this ensemble's supportive response to Sheldon's revealing his sexual preference proves to be a surprisingly sweet way to close out this well-meaning message movie. Full Review |
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1.5/5 |
Overwritten and under-directed by Maurice Jamal, the movie contains several honest moments but remains too awash in clichés and stereotypes to take seriously. Full Review |
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Cheesy crockpot of a film. Full Review |
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The film's plea for tolerance is commendable but would have more weight if only it were executed with more panache. Full Review |
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Visually dull, without an ounce of cinematic purpose, pic will work most effectively on the small screen. Full Review |
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