I recently rewatched Bringing Down the House (2003) on Tubi. The storyline follows a recently single man who ventures into online dating, only to find himself overwhelmed by his forward online love interest's impact on his life.
Directed by Adam Shankman (The Wedding Planner), the film stars Steve Martin (The Jerk), Queen Latifah (Chicago), Eugene Levy (American Pie), Betty White (Lake Placid), Missi Pyle (Galaxy Quest), and Joan Plowright (Dennis the Menace).
Bringing Down the House falls short as a comedy, with a cheesy premise and lackluster execution. Steve Martin's casting feels questionable for the role, although Eugene Levy and Queen Latifah deliver enjoyable performances. Betty White's presence adds charm, but she feels underutilized. The writing disappoints overall, with some highlights such as the first date scene and established family dynamics, but painful moments like the club scene and Steve Martin's dancing detract from the experience. The ending's resolution feels overly contrived.
In conclusion, Bringing Down the House is a below-average comedy with more misses than hits. I would give it a score of 4/10 and recommend skipping it.
Directed by Adam Shankman (The Wedding Planner), the film stars Steve Martin (The Jerk), Queen Latifah (Chicago), Eugene Levy (American Pie), Betty White (Lake Placid), Missi Pyle (Galaxy Quest), and Joan Plowright (Dennis the Menace).
Bringing Down the House falls short as a comedy, with a cheesy premise and lackluster execution. Steve Martin's casting feels questionable for the role, although Eugene Levy and Queen Latifah deliver enjoyable performances. Betty White's presence adds charm, but she feels underutilized. The writing disappoints overall, with some highlights such as the first date scene and established family dynamics, but painful moments like the club scene and Steve Martin's dancing detract from the experience. The ending's resolution feels overly contrived.
In conclusion, Bringing Down the House is a below-average comedy with more misses than hits. I would give it a score of 4/10 and recommend skipping it.