Mel Gibson was Right

Rating: 1/10 (26 May 2009)

My family tried watching this, but turned it off. Bored, we decided to give it another chance, and scene-selected well into the movie. Once again we turned it off with no regrets. This is such a racist, sexist, degrading, and offensive film. My 15-year-old son -- who is pretty exposed to games and movies -- was one of the main votes for turning it off. Are there no ethical and moral sensitivities in Hollywood? Having a white Jewish actor in black face (like Al Jolson) is just so out-of-step with today's world, although writer/director Benjamin Stiller obviously thought that it was hilarious. Are Americans suppose to settle for this kind of abusive entertainment, while the offenders become wealthier and more brazen? Blacks should be particularly outraged. And I don't want my children to think it's okay to ridicule them. Does Benjamin Stiller understand that under Obama, we have an opportunity to heal and not offend? I am totally crossing off Stiller-related movies for now on. All of those 10-star votes must have been cast by Stiller and associates.