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You People
2023 117 min United States of America R 16+
★5.4
Romance, Comedy
Director: Kenya Barris
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Description
A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.
Starring
Jonah Hill
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Lauren London
Actor
Eddie Murphy
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
You People is widely regarded as a lackluster romantic comedy that struggles to balance its heavy-handed social commentary with genuine humor. While some viewers appreciate its attempt to satirize modern racial dynamics, most critics and audiences find the character chemistry weak and the tone inconsistent.
| Screenplay | The film's screenplay prioritizes forced, heavy-handed social messaging at the expense of coherent plot development. | |
| Humor | The humor relies heavily on uncomfortable national and racial stereotypes that often induce cringe rather than laughter. | |
| Production | The production design and visual style are criticized for their artificial, low-budget aesthetic, often compared to cutscenes or poorly edited digital graphics. | |
| Acting | Performances are divisive; some praise the cast's effort, while others find the characters unlikeable and lacking in romantic chemistry. | |
| Theme | The thematic focus on racial satire is viewed by some as a refreshing take on social obsessions, while others condemn the messaging as offensive and disjointed. |