The 80s and early 90s were full ofinterracial buddy comediesin the action genre.
Both actors were hardly the box office draws they would become later in the decade.
Yet, they had the talent to play societal opposites of each other in this racially charged comedy.
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What Is ‘Amos & Andrew’ About?
An army-sized swarm of cops descends around the home, followed by massive gunfire.
Much like the latter movie, directorE.
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Max Frye(Something Wild) tries to make a statement aboutrace and class discrepancies in America.
Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, and Brian Cox?
Yet, when his father passes away, not one of his white co-workers attends the funeral.
For all his success as a playwright,Andrew feels worthless to his community.
The most disturbing, yet successful, part of the movie is Coleman playing the subtly racist police chief.
Cages Amos was the perfect opportunity to examine howlower-class men are mistreated regardless of race.
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While touched on at points, it’s never fully as explored as Jacksons mistreatment.
For all its flaws,Amos & Andrewremains a fascinating part of the filmographies of Cage and Jackson.
Amos & Andrewis available to rent on Prime Video in the U.S.
This comedic film examines themes of racial stereotyping and social justice through a series of escalating and farcical misadventures.
