Hollywood was on a winning streak until this week when it derailed its good will. Zac Efron’s white American dream and Steve Harvey book-to-film of black American romance both lack Asian Americans. The other films rounding out this week’s list – two documentaries on mammals – don’t really feature anybody at all. Maybe we’ll have better luck next week. Until then, grab the popcorn because it’s time for Friday Features.
Studio: No. of AA: 0
Rating: F
Zac Efron is a veteran returning home to find a woman he’s only seen as a picture found on a battlefield. When he tries to connect with her, baggage comes out and Asian Americans stay at bay.
Studio: No. of AA: 0
Rating: F
Four men take advice from the same book only to be duped and then dupe their dupers! Yep. A romantic comedy featuring Chris Brown and no Asian Americans. Interesting casting choice.
Studio: No. of AA: 0
Rating: F
A Disney documentary narrated by Tim Allen, Chimpanzee follows 3-year-old Oscar, a chimp abandoned due to human encroachment, and the surrogate who raises him in the aftermath.
Studio: No. of AA: 0
Rating: F
A 40-minute romp through the arctic with polar bears on a 3-D IMAX screen? What could go wrong? The film’s narrated by Meryl Streep and follows a mother bear and her two cubs travels through the wilderness.
Warner Bros.
Screen Gems
Disney
Warner Bros.
Overall rating this week: F
