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B.A.P.S

PG-13 Released Mar 28, 1997 1h 31m Comedy List
15% Tomatometer 33 Reviews 67% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings
Waitresses at a Georgia restaurant, Nisi (Halle Berry) and Mickey (Natalie Desselle), decide to fly to Los Angeles for a music-video audition in order to raise money for their dream project -- a business that combines soul-food dining with a hair salon. Circumstances eventually find the Southern ladies on the estate of Mr. Blakemore (Martin Landau), an elderly millionaire. Despite their vast cultural differences, Nisi and Mickey form close bonds with Blakemore and his butler (Ian Richardson). Read More Read Less
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Anne Cohen Refinery29 The fact that the film has had such a lasting impact,... proves that the film spoke to its audience. Jul 31, 2018 Full Review Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Rated: D+ Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader t's a celebration of bonds that are thicker than blood and demonstrates above all that fame-and-fortune fantasies can blur divisions of race and class as persuasively as they can exaggerate them. Jul 21, 2009 Full Review Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media Halle Berry gives this her all, but the script doesn't do the talented actor justice. Rated: 1/5 Oct 13, 2021 Full Review Film4 A string of hugely unfunny shenanigans ensue. Jul 21, 2009 Full Review Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews The story offers nothing original. Apr 9, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jermaine J Amazing favorite movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/04/24 Full Review T23Byon M Nothing wrong with gaining beyond what you ask however on the writer of this film part "NOT THE ACTORS" it should not be at an innocent tragedy's expense. Extraordinary film. Bittersweet Ending. Conclusion could stand a slight do over. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/11/23 Full Review tiffany b This film is one of my top five favorite films of all time. It's funny, heartwarming, and has a very unique storyline with a twist. It's one of the very few movies that I believe has the perfect ending. It's definitely a classic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Justin M Favorite movie best movie to watch and laugh with friends! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/07/22 Full Review Stephen C LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 31 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/22 Full Review Audience Member B.A.P.S. is a cult classic because it follows the classic tale of trying to achieve fame and fortune, yet lines begin to blur when happiness and morals get in the way. It's hilarious. A staple in time that no one would ever want to forget. It's underrated. Yet the film never fails to disappoint or shy away from a happy ending for doing what is right. I remember watching this film as a young teen and felt captured by these two brilliantly talented women working with the script and cameras, then giving it all they got. I love it and I highly recommend it. This is the kind of film that I could watch 100 times. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Waitresses at a Georgia restaurant, Nisi (Halle Berry) and Mickey (Natalie Desselle), decide to fly to Los Angeles for a music-video audition in order to raise money for their dream project -- a business that combines soul-food dining with a hair salon. Circumstances eventually find the Southern ladies on the estate of Mr. Blakemore (Martin Landau), an elderly millionaire. Despite their vast cultural differences, Nisi and Mickey form close bonds with Blakemore and his butler (Ian Richardson).
Director
Robert Townsend
Producer
Mark Burg, Loretha Jones
Screenwriter
Troy Byer
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Island Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 28, 1997, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$7.2M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Surround
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