House Party
First screened in March 2025
Director: Reginald Hudlin. Cast: Christopher "Kid" Reid, Christopher "Play" Martin, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Robin Harris, A.J. Johnson, Paul Anthony, Bowlegged Lou, B-Fine, John Witherspoon, Bebe Drake, Barry Diamond, Mike Pniewski, J. Jay Saunders, Ellaraino. Screenplay: Reginald Hudlin.
In Brief:
Hang in for the actual party, a bloom of motion, color, and joy inside well-shot but rickety comedy with a green cast.
VOR:③
This type of loose, dopey, joyful teen comedy had not been part of Hollywood's remit to black audiences. Influential, but original? Crafty? Mmm...
Grade:C
Awards:
Sundance Film Festival: Filmmakers Trophy, Dramatic (Hudlin); Best Cinematography, Dramatic (Peter Deming)
