BOOTY CALL (1997) Movie Reaction! | Jamie Foxx | Tommy Davidson | Vivica A. Fox | Tamala Jones
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Takeaways
- ❖The hosts were initially excited for Tommy Davidson's role, recognizing his comedic genius from previous works like 'Martin.'
- ❖'Booty Call' impressed with its smart comedy and unexpected depth, moving beyond initial expectations of a 'corny' film.
- ❖Jamie Foxx's performance in this early comedy role is seen as a precursor to his diverse career, including dramatic success and music.
- ❖The movie's distinct character voices and well-executed comedic crescendo, particularly in the feet and Saran Wrap scenes, were highly praised.
- ❖Tamala Jones successfully made her character likable despite her frustrating actions, showcasing strong acting.
- ❖Vivica A. Fox's performance, especially in the Chinese restaurant scene, was noted for its comedic timing and character portrayal.
Insights
1Tommy Davidson's Comedic Genius and Physicality
The hosts consistently praise Tommy Davidson for his exceptional comedic timing, delivery, and physicality. They note his ability to make even 'corny' jokes hilarious and his commitment to absurd bits, such as his character's dancing transition, which felt genuinely real and funnier for it.
Vivian states, 'His timing is so good. Yeah. His delivery he's so his physicality he's just funny.' Jaby adds, 'He didn't give into the temptation to just like, 'Oh, I'm and, you know, and play it cool.' Which is normally the That's the instinct, yeah, especially in a comedy, but he decided to do it like how a real how you would really do it in real life. And I'm like that's what made it funnier to me.'
2Jamie Foxx's Early Career Versatility and Trajectory
The episode highlights Jamie Foxx's role in 'Booty Call' as an interesting early comedic performance, contrasting it with his later, more serious dramatic roles and successful music career. The hosts marvel at his ability to transition from 'goofy outlandish comedy' to serious acting, a feat Jim Carrey struggled with.
Jaby observes, 'It's just interesting to see Jamie Fox in this kind of role considering like the eventual trajectory of Jamie Fox cuz like eventually he does Collateral, which is more serious, and then he wins for Ray.' Vivian adds, 'Jamie Fox was able to make that transition from goofy outlandish comedy into serious and and do it successfully on top of having a music career.'
3Smart Comedy and Distinct Character Voices
Contrary to expectations of a 'dumb' or 'corny' film, the hosts found 'Booty Call' to possess 'smart comedy' and appreciated the distinct voices of its characters. They credit the writers for creating unique personalities that didn't blend together, a mark of strong writing.
Jaby notes, 'I was expecting something dumber like as a movie kind of more corny, more um just easy comedy, I guess. Yeah. And this was actually super entertaining.' Later, he states, 'To me the mark of a great writer is when you have distinct voices between everybody and here all the characters felt very distinct. No one spoke the same no one behaved the same.'
4The Movie's Enduring Quality and Aging
Despite being a 1997 comedy with some dated jokes (e.g., brownface), the hosts agree that 'Booty Call' has aged remarkably well. Its strong performances and clever comedic structure contribute to its lasting entertainment value.
Jaby comments on the IMDb rating, 'it has like a 5.5 on IMDb and I'm like, I think it's a It's aged very well.' Vivian agrees, 'Very well.' Jaby continues, 'outside of some jokes that are in poor taste now... I thought that it actually was like really, really funny. Yeah. And and and aged very, very well.'
Notable Moments
Tommy Davidson's character's smooth transition from an intense dance to a composed demeanor when caught by his date.
This moment exemplifies Tommy Davidson's comedic skill and commitment to realism, making the scene funnier by portraying a relatable attempt to 'play it cool' rather than leaning into exaggerated goofiness.
The escalating absurdity of the 'feet' scene in the restaurant, culminating in a dog licking Jamie Foxx's foot under the table.
This scene demonstrates the movie's adherence to a comedic principle of building up to the most provocative or gross element, creating a crescendo of humor that the hosts found highly effective and unexpected.
The Saran Wrap scene where Jamie Foxx's character appears even more comically wrapped than Tamala Jones's character, immediately after she questions if anyone could be 'stupid' enough to use it.
This moment is highlighted as a 'perfect' joke, showcasing the film's sharp comedic timing and the actors' full commitment to the absurd premise, creating a memorable and unexpected punchline.
The scene where Jamie Foxx's character performs various impressions (e.g., Jesse Jackson) during a lovemaking attempt, as requested by his date.
This bit leverages Jamie Foxx's known talent for impressions in an unexpected and increasingly absurd context, which the hosts found highly creative and hilarious, especially considering the actors' ability to get through it without breaking character.
Quotes
"His timing is so good. Yeah. His delivery he's so his physicality he's just funny. He's a nice person it looks like."
"Jamie Fox was able to make that transition from goofy outlandish comedy into serious and and do it successfully on top of having a music career. And so that's wild. Talent."
"I was expecting something dumber like as a movie kind of more corny, more um just easy comedy, I guess. Yeah. And this was actually super entertaining."
"To me the mark of a great writer is when you have distinct voices between everybody and here all the characters felt very distinct. No one spoke the same no one behaved the same."
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