Whitech It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

Bea Swanson This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Nayan Gough A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

Marva It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

Michael Ledo Marie Brooke (Natascha McElhone) had an affair with Richard, a wealthy married man. Upon his death he gave his cook, Mr. Church (Eddie Murphy) a stipend to take of Marie and her child Charlie (Natalie Coughlin/Britt Robertson) as Marie was dying from breast cancer in 1971 LA. Mr. Church has a private life he prefers not to share as the film jumps to 1977.This is a simple heart warming film which incorporates the best in all of us, emphasizing a forgiving and loving nature. Love touches everyone's life in positive ways. If you want to watch a film with heart, character, but not much action or high tension drama, this one was well performed. Should get a nomination.Guide: No swearing, sex, or nudity

rickiemjames Eddie gets so close to the comfort zone.Huge respect Mr. Murphy , you are so close! this is a very engaging drama- the heaviness between the players is very well written. Great work "writer'! Where it drops is the accents for the times. And how underprivileged, talked to, no offense "white people".I worked for the US government as a temp, My boss was not "white" I had huge respect for that man, but since he went to collage in the days of oppression, I felt a sense of fear, which I never endused.The Director missed this!Sadly I still see this today with older people that lived in that time.

sami alhebshi First: How a movie like this is classified as comedy Second: When you have a beautiful text and wonderful actors and director is able then will appear a film will remain a reference to this type of stories in the manner of subtraction depth of friendship. Yes, I can only say that the film will remain a reference tomorrow as a standard in drama. Thank you to the author, director and actors.

seedison A film about everyday human beings relating to one another in extraordinary ways. It's quite refreshing to find filmmakers willing to make movies like Mr. Church during an era in which they are quickly lost among the sea of big-budget, CGI Action Adventure, Sci-Fi and Comic Hero flicks.If rated on the merits of Mr. Murphy's considerable talents alone. This movie rates a solid ten. Eddie Murphy subtly imbues the character with a dignity and grace that would be over-played by others. I have long believed that Eddie Murphy's skill as an actor is a largely untapped resource. This film begins to scratch the surface of his capabilities. Additionally, Natascha McElhone delivers a beautifully-nuanced performance as Marie. The remainder of the cast are, while not exceptional, solid in their roles.The film is occasionally overtly sentimental and more than once drifts dangerously close to "After-School Special" territory as it did in both a hospital and wedding scene that attempt to force an emotional reaction from the viewer, responses that otherwise come naturally as the story progresses. I am surprised, though perhaps I shouldn't be in today's cynical world, at the many negative reviews this film received. It is competently scripted, well-paced with characters who are relatable, likable and portrayed by a solid cast. Avoid the tendency to look for some deeper societal meaning as some critics have. Focus instead on what the film sets out to accomplish, the telling of a story about the humanity at its best and the resulting triumph of love and friendship. It seems like that is a story that needs to be told and told well in today's angry world. Mr. Church accomplishes both.