Gen Xers will find Whoopi Goldberg's performance to be excellent, despite the serious tone she takes for the bulk of the film. Good Bet - African American Boomers will likely be able to relate to this film the most, especially if they were raised in a Southern Baptist church or were influenced by someone that was. The themes here are universal, and is likely to be funny to anyone who has ever dealt with extended family during a family crisis. Avid movie goers might feel Jada Pinkett Smith's drama queen goes a bit too far, even though that is obviously the nature of her character. Children's Value Rating Not exactly subject matter for children.
Parents can find better films for kids thirteen and under.