This amusing comedy of modern manners pairs two talented actors — Steve Martin and Queen Latifah — in a series of outrageous situations and generally manages to walk the thin line between poking fun at racial stereotypes and reinforcing them. Divorced, workaholic tax lawyer Peter (Martin) is trying to solidify his standing at work by landing an account with wealthy and high-maintenance coffee heiress Mrs. Arness (Joan Plowright). He's also attempting to improve his social life by planning a blind date with a female attorney he met on the Internet. But the blonde barrister with whom he's been chatting turns out to be Charlene (Latifah), a brassy escaped conv...
Released:
2003
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
105 mins