DysFunKtional Family

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Summary: Terribly Troublesome
Review: This movie, first and foremost, is somewhat funny. Its content, however, is very questionable and highly controversial. Eddie's frequent and bothersome use of the N-word is outrageous. In the beginning of this Documentary, he rationalizes this as follows: the more I use the N-word, the lesser power it has. To me, this is quite infantile. The more you say any word, the greater power it has. This is a fact. Advertisers, for example, are fully aware of this; and that's why they bombard us with their brand names every day through billboards, frequent TV-ads, etc.
The last, but not least, controversial and bothersome issue is failure to realize the futility of physical punishment of kids by their respective parents. Eddie somewhat, believe it or not, subtly encourages parents to be tough on their kids in punishing them severely. Punishment accomplishes nothing but encourages rebellion even more. It's a proven research. Eddie himself, as well, appraises his mom for beating him inhumanely when he was a kid; and he gives her and her punishment the credit for his success. This, however, is questionable since Eddie himself mentions he was just released from prison for double-homicide. Physical punishment doesn't work. Early childhood discipline through love-colored advise and admonition is the key to bring forth fruitful young people. I am not, someway or another, one of those parents who abuse this style of discipline and end up being friends to their children and not parents. Discipline is the key word to be noticed here. These are only some of the controversial issues the movie is packed with. It's recommendable to note, if you buy the DVD, the controversial nature these issues to avoid systematic brainwashing through entertainment. Best of luck to all.

Rating:
Summary: Funny funny funny, filthy filthy filthy!
Review: This was hysterical. I was in tears. The jokes were funny and his family is a hoot. The only warning is that it is pretty vulgar, so if you're easily offended don't get it. I'm surprised it wasn't rated X! But I plan to watch it again or at least buy it! I highly recommend it. Much funnier than Jamie Foxx's DVD!

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Summary: Dysfunctional Family had its moments
Review: This was okay. I felt Eddie Griffin would have been a lot funnier with less use of the N word. That is utter nonsense what he said, "The more you say a word the less power it has". He can believe that if he wants, but if someone non-black were to utter that word in his face, he would be upset just like many black people who use the word, and claim the same thing he does get. When he said if Michael Jackson lightens himself one more time he will be clear I could not agree with him more!! When he talked about the spankings he got from his mother I laughed so hard. That is something just about anyone can relate to if you have a mother who won't take any mess. "Pain will give you a memory of what not to do." That is the truth. Sometimes you need to spank. There is a difference between abuse and spankings. Eddie is saying get tough on children because let's face it, sometimes time outs do not work.

Talking about his family, is when he is the most funniest. You get to meet some of Eddie G's family during the DVD. We get to see his mother, and two of his Uncles. His Uncle Curtis wanting to be a porn star was funny. His Uncle Buckey was an ex-con and recovering drug addict. He talks about meeting his father for the first time as a teenager. He talks about how one time his mother tried to run over him with her El Dorado.
Some of my favorite lines was when he said his mother "Beat him to a professor". When he talks about Micheal Jackson looking like the female version of the Planet of the apes, I could not help but laugh.

Eddie uses some lots of vulgar language and if you are easily insulted by profanity and sexual content, this DVD is not for you. I enjoyed watching this for certain parts because Eddie is talented. I just wish our black comics would stop using the N word. It's not funny.