Critics Scoreboard
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Average Critic Score:




34
(8 sources)




34
(8 sources)
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New York Daily News
Mo'Nique, co-star of TV's "The Parkers," gives a loud, brassy performance as Peaches Whitaker. Read Full Review » -
40




LA Weekly
Despite the claw-baring premise, this comes off as a tame, lame female cousin of "Barbershop," due to a maddening absence of storytelling momentum, editing continuity, fresh humor and even a modicum of detail about such a rich cultural topic as urban hair trends. Read Full Review » -
40




The New York Times
Ultimately, the coiffure competition serves as a gaudy, cheerful distraction from a plot that becomes plodding and a sister act that makes you wish for some peacekeeping brothers. Read Full Review » -
38




New York Post
The story is so slight, a low-wattage hair dryer could blow it away. Read Full Review » -
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Variety
An anemic sitcom pilot dragged out to an excruciating 108-minute running time. Read Full Review » -
30




The Hollywood Reporter
A laugh-starved comedy that seeks to plug into the comic stylings of Mo'Nique for its energy and humor. Read Full Review »