geoff33

The subject of the film and the premise were fine, but the acting was slightly below average. The story was not straight-forward, and the viewers were victims of a poorly scripted movie. Although I watched the entire film, I wanted to turn it off many times because I got lost in the confusion of the story. I could not recommend this film to anyone without warning them of its shortcomings; however, it will probably score a few points with younger hip hoppers who love the genre.

While this movie will not become an award-winning masterpiece, it is an entertaining move created to provide its audience an opportunity to experience a myriad of emotions. It is a cross between a typical Hallmark film and a blaxploitation comedy; however, it falls far short of slapstick. Though lighthearted, it provides the audience with a rare opportunity to see life from both sides of a relationship issue. This film included decency guardrails and a challenging set of circumstances. It contains no obvious villains and no definitive heroes, but it will satisfy one's desire to enjoy a good romantic comedy. The characters grow and change their perspectives as the viewers will if they stick it out.

I believe the film is hilarious; however, I understand why some felt let down. The last I heard, most of the cast make their living doing comedy, so why were people expecting a dramatic masterpiece? The answer is simple; they didn't expect a true-to-life drama, but they wanted to preserve the legacy of the original movie. Coming To America was a groundbreaking film with an enormous following. On their best day, it would be hard to match the success of the original film. I loved the premise of the son versus daughter dilemma for the king, and the strange circumstances of its occurrence. Sit back and enjoy the film, it's not a history lesson, but an entertainment product.