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  • Summary: Three young men at a wedding remember their experience growing up together in the 1980's in Inglewood, CA.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    90
    An across-the-board delight featuring a spot-on ensemble cast that treats the most awkward and embarrassing moments in the rites of passage with affectionate hilarity.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    80
    Famuyiwa's dialogue is easygoing and witty, and the warmhearted comic performances mesh beautifully.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Paul Malcolm
    60
    What feels genuine in the film -- mother-son bonds, the wedding party -- is surrounded by overdetermined and formulaic scenes lifted from other films.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Barbara Shulgasser
    38
    Nostalgia has no real point to make here. All that Famuyiwa can hope to accomplish is to tell his story well. In this area he is less than competent.

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