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Bringing Down The House

[2003, Movie]

Bringing Down The House: Review

Opposites attract: Steve Martin, Queen Latifah and Eugene Levy

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 ... read more

Bringing Down The House: TV Guide News

The Watercooler | 3/2/2004
The Mystery of Natalie Wood Holy melodrama! File this next to Mommie Dearest for child abuse. The damage Natalie Wood's read more
Ask Matt | 2/23/2004
Question: I'm sure you don't get many questions about former Golden Girls, but Betty White's recent appearance as the vi read more
Today's News: My Take | 4/15/2003
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been tapped to host CBS's American Film Institute special counting down the top 100 heroes and read more
Today's News: My Take | 3/31/2003
Moviegoers elected Chris Rock's political spoof Head of State the most popular film in the country over the weekend. The read more
Today's News: My Take | 3/24/2003
Bringing Down the House was the No. 1 film at the box office for the third-consecutive weekend. The Steve Martin-Queen L read more