This film seemed confused as to what it should be. There was some laugh out loud funny moments, via Jack Black. Other than that, the movie couldn’t decide whether it was a semi-serious comedy about ’hood pride or downright stupid funny flick where Jack Black plays an hilariously dumb oaf. It could have gone one way or the other and been great.

Still, the movie takes place in the city of Passaic, NJ, right in my area, which I totally dug.

I don’t know why I let my husband and friend pick out this movie. It started out terrible. Then it got a little funny. After that I was just plain bored and decided to let my eyes close. Before I knew it the final credits were playing. I’m not as fortunate as those who have never seen this, but at least I didn’t stay awake for the whole thing. That truly would have been unfortunate.