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Peeples Review

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2.5

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  • 2.0
    34

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    Metascore®
    Generally unfavorable reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
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  • 30

    out of 100

    The Hollywood Reporter Sheri Linden

    The film’s first half is a slog as Chism sets up the minefield for Wade, with every (fully visible) mine certain to explode.

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  • 58

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman

    Director Tina Gordon Chism keeps the innocuous class-meets-crass jokes bubbling, and the actors are amiable, but Peeples often seems to want to turn these characters into benignly goofy role models. Maybe that's why the basic comic collision never explodes.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    Variety

    Peeples may appropriate its entire premise and plot structure from “Meet the Parents,” but its heart is suffused with French cinema.

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  • 60

    out of 100

    Village Voice Zachary Wigon

    While she doesn't quite achieve the screwball zaniness she strives for, Chism deserves commendation for crafting a farcical work that feels like it concerns real characters.

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  • 63

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Bill Zwecker

    While Peeples follows a very predictable course as a romantic comedy and does not break any ground in that genre of filmmaking, this movie is more engaging than you might expect.

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  • 63

    out of 100

    USA Today Claudia Puig

    Grier plays the part of the pompous patrician with superb finesse and dry wit, easily the movie's highlight.

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4

Peeples by tnulady
When Wade Walker (Craig Robinson) shows up unexpected at the Peeples reunion to propose to his girlfriend, Grace (Kerry Washington) he learns more about her bourgeois family than he's ready to know. The trailer makes you believe that Peeples is just another "Guess Who" movie but it has a great cast and is actually funny even if some of the events are unrealistic...but aren't most? Peeples was much better than expected and I enjoyed it from beginning to end! FYI - Tina Gordon Chism is also the young writer of ATL and Drumline so give her a chance!

5

Kay by Chistia
Loved it! Truly a Tyler Perry production. Very funny and all of the characters were great especially Judge Peeples (David Allen Grier). If you truly want a giggle or downright laugh, this is the movie to see. Made my day after a long and trying week.

3

A little less than expected by foreverchd
Although this is a family movie some of the content pushed the limit a bit for me. I did find the movie to be funny but the kids ages 12 and 16 did not so much. The youngest child thought the funniest part of the movie was the dog chase. After that she was bored and ready to leave... not one of the best movies that I have seen this year and not one of the worst.

2

Total Disappointment! by thomfai
I usually LOVE Tyler Perry (TP) movies but this one was a complete let down. I saw most if not all of the funny parts in the preview. This one will not be added to my other TP collection. A big thumbs down for me!

3

PEEPLES by seldom go
YOU DO GET TO LAUGH SOMETIMES CANT SAY IT WAS THE BEST TYLER PERRY MOVIE IT WAS JUST OK , I WENT TO THE 7:10 SHOW ON A FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY 8 PEOPLE IN THE MOVIE JUDGE FOR YOURSELF

4

Good family fun by pajoyner
It was an overused cliché about the underachieving boyfriend trying to fit in with his well-heeled girlfriend's dysfunctional family, but "Peeples" pulled it off with great hilarity! Go see it if for nothing else to see "the impromptu step show" with Judge Peeples and his father!!!

3

Funny, But Predictable by bill2startover
For me, the issue with Tyler Perry movies is that he cranks out so many that the comedies start to seem like replicates of others. The movie was funny, but the plot was banal and the storyline was predictable. Also, I could not accept that the lead actors had true romantic chemistry. The only person missing to make it a classic Tyler Perry movie was Madea. My recommendation is to wait until it comes on cable. There are many other worthwhile movies to see right now that this doesn't warrant consideration.

5

Over the top FUNNY...AND I LOVE IT!!! by Wilkinsons8819
I have not laughed so hard til my stomach ached and couldn't stop, since both the premiere of Queens and Kings of Comedy. I laughed from the beginning to end. OMGoodness!!! every character brought and left something to be desired again. I plan to see again within a week. If you are home alone, and want to escape that old chair, and put on your walking shoes...ease on down the road and meet the Peeples@

3

Peeples by macy35
This movie is ok, but most of it was anticipated. There were some funny parts, but overall it wasn't very entertaining. When I watch a show or movie I expect to be captivated to the extent that I forget whatever I had on my mind prior to walking in the theater; and when I am truly entertained I generally forget that I am sitting in a theater looking at people on stage or big screen. During this movie I kept checking the time and thinking about what chores I had to tend to afterward. I would say go if you need a few laughs and something to do, otherwise don't waist your time or spend the money. Wait for TV or DVD.

4

Surely You Will Laugh by bevsims
The Peeples was a great movie from my perspective. It will remind you of someone you know in life or your past who just refused to face life for what its worth. Its a comedic way of getting to the truth and letting those skeletons out of the closet. Its the way of life lived by many who dont even realize it until it is put on the big screen and you sit back thinking.......... Really?? Its a must see. It may even allow you to let your guard down, let your hair down or just let that old dirty truth OUT! A great cast of talent and well directed. Surely you will laugh.

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