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| Directed by Ted Demme; Starring Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Nick Cassavetes, Obba Babatunde, Lisa Nicole Carson, Noah Emmerich, Poppy Montgomery, Miguel Nunez Jr., Guy Torry, Clarence Williams III, Bokeem Woodbine, and Ned Beatty |
I think it is rather funny that people call this the re-teaming of Boomerang stars Murphy and Martin because no one really remembers that film. I also find it funny that Ted Demme thinks that by directing episodes of Homicide: Life on the Street he will have a film career since many directors have failed going from TV to movies. What I do not find funny is this film. I’ll be the first to admit that this story about two guys framed of murder and sentenced to life in Mississippi Prison does have some assets, but lacks the thing most in need: hilarity.
I’m not going to knock it because it makes fun in prison (weird how some will compare Life and Life is Beautiful over this one thing, like Roger Ebert has already done), instead I’m actually going to commend it on its use of the Mississippi Prison System. I liked the look of the film and the performance of Nick Cassavettes as the lead prison guard. Another refreshing part is the quickie performances of Ned Beatty and R. Lee Ermey. The two leads actually worked together despite a poor script. I think that given the right material, Murphy and Martin could do something good.
