I discovered this film while surfing for movies to watch. I have seen all of the actors in previous films and that is what sealed the deal to load it up on my beloved iPad. The movie is a basic who's who of Black actors and actresses that fill the movie with charm and comedy. The central character Dr. Sidney Zachary portrayed by Wood Harris, is a charming teaching Doctor at a not so recognizable local hospital. His best pal, Donna (Zoe Saldana) teams up with him to write a book, the "next best-seller." He is currently doing research on the healing effects of laughter and he thought that it would be great to discuss it in the book, along with a little about himself, his work and his new buddy, Dr. Ray Howard (Brian White). He wants to humanize Dr. Howard, who is all about the business of medicine. Dr. Howard is a recent Harvard grad who followed a woman (Mya), whom he believed was the love of his life. Dr. Howard's biggest issue, the issue that Dr. Zachary wants to address, is his lack of compassion and ability to have compassion for people, both patients and women (of whom he regularly has exploits with in a secret room in the hospital).
It is a charming little movie that is highlighted by Marla Gibbs. She was the reason the movie was truly funny. She steals every scene that she is in. There are numerous other appearances of well known black actors that contribute to the film. It is a movie that if you do have some time to kill, go ahead and watch it.
I give it a 5 out of 10.
Next up is the movie "Colombiana."
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