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Big Momma's House 2 (2006) --> Surprisingly, the sequel to Martin Lawrence's comedy about an FBI agent who goes undercover as a large black woman is better than the original. Not that it is saying much as Big Momma's House 2 is awful also. This time around Lawrence dons the mask to find the murderers of his mentor at the bureau. Fixing a dysfunctional family and saving the top secret undercover agent computer list is par for the course for Lawrence as he deftly maneuvers through the clues to solve the case and become the hero for a second time. Yawn!


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Fruit of the Vine (1999) --> This documentary by Kent Heckenlively covers the history of pool skateboarding. Starting in the California area and spreading around the country, the story includes some of the big names in skateboarding including an interview with Dogtown native skateboard legend Steve Alba. The film wasn't as well put together as Dogtown and Z Boys (another skater doc) but it was still both informative and fun to watch.


Scott D. Brown

Bollywood Bound (2001) --> This National Film Board documentary directed by Nisha Pahuja follows four Indo-Canadian actors trying to break into the largest film industry in the world. Each of the actors move to Bombay and have varying degrees of success. One, Ruby Bhatia, makes it onto television as a VJ. A second, Vikram Dhillon, makes it into some smaller films. But overall the film spends most of its time showing how difficult it is to make it in show business on the other side of the world. What was most revealing was how the actors were treated. India treated them as Canadians rather than fellow Indians even though they spoke Hindi and it was not beneficial to their careers. The film is not for everyone, but for those interested in Bollywood as it relates to Canadians of Indian origin, the film is worth the 88 minutes it took to watch it.


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The Emperor's New Groove (2000) --> David Spade and John Goodman star, or at least their voices do, in Disney's first animated feature of the new millennium. Directed by Mark Dindal (Cats Don't Dance (1997)), the film tells the story of Emperor Kuzco (Spade), a mean spirited and cruel leader who escapes a murder plot and learns about what it takes to be both human and a compassionate leader of men. Goodman plays Pacha, a humble peasant who teaches Kuzco these life lessons. The humour of Spade and the character of Kronk (voiced by Patrick Warburton) steal the show. You will be hard pressed not to thoroughly enjoy this cartoon adventure no matter what age you happen to be. At the time of this review Mar. 2006), it stands as the last great Disney animated film.


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