The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat

I watched this film in my college class, it's a course where we watch all kinds of movies. This is a movie I probably wouldn't have watched had it not been for the course, I'm a 30 y/o guy that typically goes for the action, sci-fi, thriller type of flicks.

It started off with some scenes that I felt like I'd seen before in other movies but around 20 mins or so in the film really came alive. I started to actually care about the characters. This film takes place in 2 timelines, one where the cast is in their early 20's and one where they are in their early 50's. While the younger actresses held their own it was their older, veteran counterparts that really drew me in. Their acting and chemistry was top notch. Yes there were some corny parts and I understand why the rating is in the 6's but man their ability to deliver on emotional scenes nearly had me in tears like three times. Yet the film never felt too heavy, it would get deep when necessary then lighten back up like a rain cloud dispersing for the sun.

I'm glad I watched this one, I enjoyed it so much I recommended it to my mom and she really loved it. IMDB only lets you give whole numbers but I'd say it was a 6.8/10, which for me is a pretty solid score.

Loaded with an amazing cast that has such a huge body of work I'm not surprised I enjoyed it. But as a movie I felt it was a little rushed through the story. This heartfelt story of three strong women from their birth and upbringing to their older years has been a welcomed viewing.

The tragedy and triumphs depicted are some that many of us can relate to and though the story skims over some of the emotions one may feel, I think the film hits its mark. If this movie were to be made with the same cast and crew into a miniseries, of six or more episodes, I would give it a 10 out of 10. Perhaps they thought people wouldn't embrace a series and felt cutting it down to two hours would be more agreeable for most viewers.

Great storyline some wont get it so they will rate it low and not a good movie put White folks in the roles and it would be a hit.

Anyway the story is good and so is the acting. Great scenery, old costumes and cars from the past were a blast to see.

Their stories are real. As a Black woman I could identify very well with the characters unlike the reviews by White people which are typical of their character. Each suffered life tragedies that do happen but their friendship helped them to survive all the pain. Death happens, lost love happens, affairs happens, sickness happens a d lasting friendships happen.

Give the movie a chance, see it for yourself with an open mind and heart which unfortunately some people in this day and time don't possess.

"The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat" is a melodrama set between 1950 and 1999, focusing on the lives of three friends. The film stars Uzo Aduba as Clarice, Barbara Jean as the fragile beauty, and Auannaue Ellis-Taylor as the bigmouth who narrates the film. The film is directed by Tina Mabry and stars Mekhi Phifer, Russell Hornsby, and Vondie Curtis-Hall. The script, adapted from Edward Kelsey Moore's novel, takes a few liberties, turning the titular hangout into a retro-chic diner and blurring the location to Anytown, America. The score is whimsical and the scene transitions teeter toward the absurd, but it's a treat to watch these believable pals hoist each other back up, taking the occasional breather to clink milkshakes in slow motion. The movie is filled with twists and turns, making it a satisfying indulgence for those looking for a deep-fried decadence. The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat is a movie adapted from Edward Kelsey Moore's bestselling novel and directed by Tina Mabry. The film follows three best friends, played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Uzo Aduba, and Sanaa Lathan, who face various challenges in their later years. The characters, dubbed "the Supremes" due to a resemblance to Diana Ross's singers, are portrayed by Big Earl, the proprietor of Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, a diner where the community gathers for drinks and dancing. The Supremes, who lived at Earl's from 1967 to 1999, work through their love, losses, and regrets, never having anything more than a soda or an unopened bottle of ketchup in front of them. The movie aims to fill a vacuum by choosing joy and laughter over emotional truth, despite the circumstances of its storytelling. The title may be clickbaity, but the movie is a flighty time-hopping drama book-ended by death, highlighting the resilience and resilience of the characters amidst the challenges they face. The film follows the friendship of three young women, Odette, Clarice, and Barbara Jean, who form a bond through female solidarity after losing their abusive mother. Odette, known for her feisty nature, senses that Barbara Jean is in an unsafe situation, and she and Clarice step up as her protectors. They eventually find Barbara Jean a new home with Big Earl, a saintly restaurateur who takes in a young white kid named Ray. Barbara Jean immediately takes to Ray, sensing a kindred spirit from across the racial divide.

At midlife, the girls attend to Big Earl's passing, where his benefactor dies while praying, as though he summoned the higher power to take his life. His widow, Donna Biscoe, turns his funeral into a slapstick farce to disturb her rest. The film is passably likable, but the comedy tends to be broad, the drama unconvincing, and the movie never settles into its competing tones. The narrative has a restlessness, cherry-picking through these lives and rushing the heavier moments, leaving little room for the characters to truly stew in their emotions. This shorthand is especially jarring when we are suddenly presented with crucial details, such as the fact that one character has raised a family when it's briefly mentioned in passing and the child of another dies. The erratic storytelling leaves The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat making gestures towards the movie that it never truly becomes. The film is a cautionary tale about the power of friendship and the need for empathy and understanding in difficult situations.

This was a great movie. At first I thought it would be too long. I didn't even notice the 2 hours because it kept up the pace. It's about life, it's ups and downs. I didn't have any expectations and I loved how it moved through the years. I thought it would be sad; however, I could relate to the plot. The actors were great, some very funny scenes...sad too. It's a great watch if you like really really good movies that are not fairytale-ish. And movies that have great endings where life goes on, good and bad. Hidden gem that I can rewatch and still love this movie. I recommend watching, it's worth it.