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B.A.P.S. B.A.P.S (an acronym for Black American Princesses) [3] is a 1997 American female buddy comedy film directed by Robert Townsend and starring Halle Berry, Natalie Desselle, and Martin Landau. The film was written by Troy Byer and was her first screenplay. The film received largely negative reviews from critics, although it has since been ...
Mar 28, 1997 · B*A*P*S: Directed by Robert Townsend. With Halle Berry, Martin Landau, Ian Richardson, Natalie Desselle Reid. Two tacky homegirls move to L.A. to become dancers; instead they scam a dying millionaire but eventually become B*A*P*S (Black American Princesses).
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- Comedy
- Robert Townsend
- 1997-03-28
It's funny, heartwarming, and has a very unique storyline with a twist. ... Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Justin M Favorite movie best movie to watch and laugh ...
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- Robert Townsend
- PG-13
- Halle Berry
age 13+. "BAPS" is a delightful comedy that showcases the comedic brilliance of Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle. The film's humor is both clever and heartwarming, with the duo's charismatic performances stealing the show. The storyline, though simple, offers a refreshing take on friendship and self-discovery.
- Robert Townsend
- Barbara Shulgasser-Parker
- Halle Berry
Jul 6, 2013 · With scenes ranging from one of the girls screaming and running out of the pool when she got her hair wet, to Halle Berry fighting a burglar, this movie is sure to keep you laughing! Although it is a comedy, the movie nicely weaves in great lines as well as great lessons. 5 Inspiring & Funny Lines from “B.A.P.S”: 1.
Mar 28, 1997 · Advertisement. There is a thin line between satire and offensiveness, and this crosses it. Its portraits of these two working-class black women have been painted with snobbery and scorn. The actresses don't inhabit the caricatures with conviction. The result is a hurtful stereotype, because the comedy doesn't work to redeem it.
B. A. P.s, stylized as B*A*P*S, is an all around excellent movie. The actors and actresses made this a surefire hit for anyone who watches it, or at least in my opinion they did, obviously not a handful of other IMDbers, for Halle Berry and Natalie Desselie are remarkable and capture their characters wonderfully giving them so much lovableness that I couldn't help but care for their charades ...
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