Le Anne of Tinsel And Tine | 61 | - Despite the race card being played by Rowena's attorney/brother (Anthony Mackie) to try to win the custody battle, the movie finds black and white balance. Yes, the lifestyle of the two homes Brentwood vs Compton are vastly different, and Eloise gets that. When asked if she'd want to go live with Grandma Wewe and be closer to her large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins, Eloise says it's fun to visit, but that's just crazy talk. And this feels authentic. It's not like "White House = Good" "Black House = Bad" Rowena runs several businesses and her brother is a lawyer, so it's not even about money, it's just a matter of being comfortable where you're raised. (full review) |