EditPaula PattonLaz AlonsoAngela BassettLoretta DevineMeagan GoodTasha SmithJulie BowenDeRay DavisValarie PettifordMike EppsPooch HallRomeo MillerBrian Stokes MitchellGary DourdanT.D. JakesEl DeBargeTenika DavisVera CudjoeDirectorSalim AkilWritersElizabeth HunterArlene GibbsAll cast & crewProduction, box office & more at IMDbProReview5.711.8K12345678910Featured reviews8bmhooksI love movies, and I think this was a very good movie. It had a good story line and dealt with many issues that arise when a young couple in love marry and two families become united. There were some funny scenes and lines in the movies but also some powerful scenes. Mike Epps had some excellent one-liners and I like the interaction between Little Romeo (now all grown-up) and Tasha Smith (cougar relationship). I also like the interaction between the main love interests. There were some twists in the plot which I liked but most of all I liked how the characters came to grips with the imperfections of life and made the best of the situation. I thought it was a good movie and recommend others to see it.LcwinalskiI rented this movie without expecting much but a few chuckles, what received instead was a new favorite movie and a very pleasant surprise! "Jumping the Broom" is a fantastic movie that is fun, powerfully emotional, and genuine. One walks away from the movie with a new and improved good mood! The characters are incredibly easy to relate with on all levels. They are well rounded, but not too complex. It was quite entertaining to follow the different love connections throughout the movie. There is definitely something for each person to take away from the movie and I highly recommend it to every person, everywhere! I did not want this movie to end and will be re-watching many, many more times!! two big thumbs up!!4reneemsmOh my gosh the acting in this is just TERRIBLE!!! Sabrina, Sabastian, Sabrina's dad (and his assistant), the groomsmen and the bridesmaids. Basically everyone except Angela Basset could be out-acted by the kids at the local high school. It makes me sick to read that people think the low rating is due to people being "racist". That is absurd. The fact is, the movie has some of the worst acting I've ever seen. Worse than most made-for-TV movies. I wanted to like it b/c I completely understand the whole premise (a couple getting married and they can't get along with their in-laws)as I lived it years ago. But the script was tired and has been done over and over and over again. The characters were cliché'd and some things I just didn't find believable. This movie just wasn't good. Sorry.8GoogleSaturnI just came from watching and I must admit it was much better than I thought it might be. It was your typical boy meets girl, boy wants to marry girl, and their families clash picture. It was enjoyable but not without it's flaws. Loretta Devine once again plays the same mother character for the umpteenth time, albeit with a somewhat evil twist. Mike Epps and DeRay Davis were there to provide comic relief. Most disappointingly, Julie Bowen was the proverbial fish out of water. I like her on Modern Family but she just wasn't good in this feature. I had expected some more laughs from her. Meagan Good also makes her obligatory appearance as the tramp character.What was good about the film was the abstinence message. It was present but not forced on the audience. That's not done often in today's cinema. I also enjoyed the fact Tasha Smith for once wasn't loud. That made her stand out more. Angela Bassett was the perfect snobbish mother. It's criminal that she does not have an Academy Award. It was also nice to see Black people that own something. We all don't live like the Huxtables, but we don't all live like the Evans family either.Overall you won't regret dropping $10 on Jumping the Broom.7akshaychug14These type of African-American comedy movies that make their way to the market are among the few. Jumping the broom is a type of movie that avoids many of the typical and overused stuff of the genre yet provoke a fair degree of an enjoyable experience. It's not a perfect movie but hey, c'Mon who needs that tension, we are going for fun. The movie has enough entertaining and funny moments that will provide satisfaction to your movie watching experience thanks to the award-winning cast for their great performances.This takes us to the movie theme and plot. In a simple style and scale the director Salim Akil presents a family and culture clashing comedy that is well filmed with progressive shots with a bright tinch of melodrama. As in many romantic movies, the story is about two lovebirds, but here the story is all about class and status. The film features two love-birds Sabrina Watson (Paula Patton) and Jason Taylor (Laz Alonso) planning to marry each other. However the main setup of the film is that these two love each other but their families don't.Apart from the storyline the film works only because the script is a juggling stuff with a dozen of jokes and gags. Another coup for the film is it's amusing supporting characters which prevents a hard collision and bloodbath when these two entirely different families meet each other. This film also has other shining moments such as it's elegant wedding feel and well coordinated cinematography. The casting is well chosen and diverse. Overall, by most standards it's not enough for a movie to be a hit but will attract the audience as a funny and an interesting flick.More like this5.1Baggage Claim4.6Meet the Browns6.7The Best Man5.7How Stella Got Her Groove Back6.0About Last Night5.9Just Wright6.5Think Like a Man6.0Deliver Us from Eva6.1Two Can Play That Game6.0Waiting to Exhale6.6The Best Man Holiday4.8Why Did I Get Married Too?EditDid you knowEditTriviaJumping the broom is a tradition amongst black people.GoofsWhen Mr. Watson is about to confess the family's financial troubles to Mrs. Watson while she applies lipstick in front of a vanity, the lipstick tube changes to a lip-gloss wand.QuotesMrs. Watson: Life is like a disco: no matter how the music changes, you just keep on dancing.ConnectionsFeatured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.16 (2011)SoundtracksMambo AtomicoWritten by Jerker KlugePerformed by The Hi-Fly OrchestraCourtesy of Ajabu! RecordsSign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendationsSign inHow long is Jumping the Broom?Powered by AlexaDetailsEditRelease dateMay 6, 2011 (United States)Country of originUnited StatesOfficial sitesFacebookSony PicturesLanguageEnglishAlso known asDos familias y una bodaFilming locationsMartha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USAProduction companiesTriStar PicturesStage 6 FilmsOur Stories FilmsSee more company credits at IMDbProBox officeEditBudget$6,600,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$37,295,394Opening weekend US & Canada$15,215,487May 8, 2011Gross worldwide$38,158,601See detailed box office info on IMDbProEditRuntime1 hour 52 minutesColorColorSound mixSDDSDTSDolby DigitalAspect ratio1.85 : 1Suggest an edit or add missing contentTop GapBy what name was Jumping the Broom (2011) officially released in India in English?AnswerSee more gapsLearn more about contributingEdit page, Movie Review: 'Jumping The Broom' If you saw this movie, we would love to know your thoughts.If you haven't seen it yet, make sure you do soon. 32M subscribers in the movies community. The goal of /r/Movies is to provide an inclusive place for discussions and news about films with major…, Jumping the Broom: Directed by Salim Akil. With Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine. Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding..