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61 of 66 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amos and Andy is a part of history, February 11, 2003
By A Customer
I have read reviews of the Amos and Andy video and as an African American man born in 1955 I find the reactions to the effort interesting. It amazes me that people find so much fault with the characterizations in the film yet they do not object to later efforts where blacks characters were caricaturized using unflaterring stereotypes. Another thing I find interesting is the complete lack of recognition of more positive black characters in the Amos and Andy series, including but not limited to judges, police officers, doctors, nurses and businessmen. Whether we like to admit it or not, there were individuals in society during the period that behaved in the fashion portrayed in the series. I find it amusing since I happened to know some people during my childhood who behaved in such fashion, they happened to be some of the most intelligent and skilled elders I recall. When they spoke to me as a child they made it clear that they used how they were percieved to their advantage. I would also like to know what all those complaining about the series and the images portrayed have to say about how southern whites were portrayed in the Andy Griffith series and other series of a similar genre. Of course negative stereotyping is not a good thing, but I believe the series should be able to be viewed by those who enjoy it and would hope that they are intelligent enough to realize that all people of a specific ethnicity do not behave in a prescribed manner based on something developed for entertainment value. I am a veteran, I believe in the constitution and the right of myself and others to view and enjoy what I like, not based on what someone else thinks.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
So its not an Oscar winner, who cares!, November 16, 2001
Eric Wilson's rather bombastic review may be a bit too subjective. Although i do agree with many points in his review, i must condition my own review with the fact that most "genre" comedies in this era all fell into the same trap: Poor scripts and even poorer production value. Because of this, 'Check and Double Check' must get a bit of a break in the review dept. Yes, without question, the radio program was infinitely better and much funnier. Yes, the writing in this film is lacking at best, but this is a true classic in the history of Hollywood. I give 'Check and double Check' 3 stars on its historical value alone. The rare footage of Duke Ellington's orchestra is truly worth the low purchase price of the film. Although brief, it is a portal to a long lost era and the blossoming of popular jazz before America was ready to accept such "Black" or "Jungle" music, as it was so tactlessly labelled at the time. So, as it is, in my book, this is a valuable addition to any serious film buff's library. Of course it is a "poor" film. That is what makes it that much more of a novelty!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great and Glorious Time, April 20, 2004
The characters in Amos and Andy cross any racial barriers artificially imposed on in today's Politically Correct times. The humor is priceless and the scenarios are as real today as they were then. So you don't like Lightnin'? Tough! He is an integral part of the "team" and an invaluable asset to the show. Bravo for those who brought this wonderful show back to life!
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