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Fakin' Da Funk [VHS]

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We found the film to be great. The humanity in the film is evident from the beginning to the end. You will never see another film like this because it cut across so many channels including race, love, culture, etc. The reviews that people got up here in San Francisco was great. I think the San Francisco Chronicle gave it 4 stars or something and we agree! Go check it out! It was also the highest-rated film on USA Networks last year. We love Margaret Cho and we know some people who auditioned for the movie are bitter and are expressing their jealousy in a negative way, so let the public be the judge about it. WATCH THIS FILM!

We saw this film last night on USA and it was cool. Had some great moments and made us laugh. The entire cast was great and really brought everyone together. We need to see more great films like this. Like the lady said previously it gives me hope when i see a film like this. Lots of talented people coming together, bringing the races together. I really enjoyed this film. I hope more people see it. And my props to Amazon for this review service. it makes people get to play reviewer! Thanks!

A great film exploring personal identity in culture and class. Dante basco does a wonderful job in his portrayal of an Asian boy who was adopted and raised in a Black family. Great development of characters and of the relationships between the characters.

Margaret Cho steals the show with her role as an exchange student who has been accidentally dropped off at the wrong host family but learns to soak up the culture throughout the movie. Now you KNOW that's gonna be hilarious!

Check out this movie. It's really good. The storyline moves smoothly and the acting is great in this multi-racial film. Pam Grier is excellent as the matriarch in the film.

Two thumbs up!! I originally saw this movie several years ago, loved it and had to own it. It was funny, had a great theme and provided a universal message. Stereotypes are misleading and as an African American Male, I can relate to how incorrect they can be. Faking the funk deals with this subject matter in a humorous yet effective way and demonstrates the commonality of all people, regardless of race. I live in the Baldwin Hills area of Los Angeles and couldn't help by chuckle at the reference to persons living in the area. Buy it--you'll definitely enjoy it.

I decided to check out this movie because of the story. An asian boy is adopted by a black family who raises him with all the love and attention they can give him. I have never heard of a story like this, so I checked it out. And it was entertaining.

All is well for the family while living in their hometown of Atlanta. It's when they move to L.A. that trouble starts.

The asian boy is accused of 'being black' by all the people he meets. Others prove this point out to him because he is dating a black girl.

There is also a subplot of an exchange student from china that really adds nothing to the story other then some comic relief.

When the film is over, we learn that it's not trying to be this or that. We all are being ourselves and their is nothing wrong with that.

This movie makes you think about who you really are and if skin color supposedly dictates the way you act and talk. The stereotypes are overplayed, with the geeky asian exchange student and the drug dealers with their low riders. But in the end, it's all harmless fun and makes one appreciate that these are just stereotypes. Everyone is different and acts their own ways.

I enjoyed this film very much - there was real meaning attached and no one got killed or raped like in 99% of hollywood films. Good message, i liked it.

This is an excellent movie! That's probbaly why it cost so much...20 whole dollars for a vhs tape? This movie shows good acting! and it shows Tatyana Ali kissing an asian guy. So if you're asian or philipino and u like Tatyana Ali, you'll like this movie too. AND... it's also FUNNY! But about the plot... the main character,asian guy..Julian, beats up the workers at the restaurant. The script writer could have added HOW he learned how to fight like that. Julian's lucky for kissing Tatyana Ali, aint he!

This is a very funny film, but with some serious undertones.Why is it only available DVD? Now I know why I haven't been able tofind it in the VHS section of my local video store. It has a lot to say about the Asian and African American encounter in L.A. Anyone who lives here, will die laughing at this film.

This movie is truly hard to find and I'm so glad I found it!

Anyways, Margaret Cho isn't Chinese either. OH WELL. That's just how it works. If the actor is best suited to play the role then at times it doesn't matter if they're a Filipino actor or a Korean actress playing Chinese characters. They were VERY well suited for their parts and made the movie so much more enjoyable!

this was a good film but there is one error i would like to point out, for those who dont know, DANTE BASCO IS NOT CHINESE HE'S FILIPINO. i dont see why they had to get a filipino person to play that role when they copuld have had the real thing. now a lot of people think hes a chinese guy but he isnt. but the movie was very funny n i enjoyed it because im touch on racial issues and it annoys me when people try to act like something they're not. i hear people saying they cant help what they grow up around. well im filipnio and nicaraguan n half my household is black and white because my mom remarried n had kids with my half black and white stepfather. i dont go around tellin people im black or white cuz i know what i am.enough said