B.A.P.S.

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  • PG-13
  • 1997
  • 1 hr 31 min
  • 4.7  (5,773)

B.A.P.S. is a 1997 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Townsend and starring Halle Berry (Nisi) and Natalie Desselle Reid (Mickey) as two waitresses from Decatur, Georgia, who travel to Los Angeles in hopes of success in show business. Martin Landau (Mr. Blakemore) also stars as a wealthy businessman who hires the two women to care for his dying nephew, pretending they are his long-lost relatives.

The film opens with a hilarious scene of Nisi and Mickey working at a greasy spoon diner in Decatur, Georgia. They are both dreaming of a better life outside their small town and are convinced that their big break is just around the corner. Nisi is convinced she is descended from Haitian royalty and is determined to live like a queen, while Mickey is more down to earth and just wants to make some money to help her family.

During a chance encounter, they meet Mr. Blakemore, a wealthy businessman who mistakes them for the two nieces of his dying nephew who are supposed to inherit his fortune. Desperate for the money, the girls decide to play along and soon find themselves thrust into the world of the rich and famous.

They are given a complete makeover, complete with flashy clothes and new hairstyles, and are taken on a whirlwind tour of Los Angeles. However, they soon realize that the Blakemore family wants them to perform a series of humiliating tasks in order to receive the inheritance.

Nisi and Mickey are forced to wear revealing outfits and perform embarrassing dance routines, all the while being humiliated by the family's snobbish friends. Despite this, they remain determined to prove themselves and win the money, which they plan to use to open their own restaurant.

Along the way, they meet several interesting characters, including a good-natured limo driver who falls for Nisi and a kind-hearted waitress who befriends Mickey. They also learn valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of staying true to oneself.

Despite some uneven comedy and predictable plot twists, B.A.P.S. is an enjoyable film with a message of empowerment for women. It also showcases the talents of Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle Reid, who have great chemistry and provide plenty of laughs with their over-the-top antics.

Overall, B.A.P.S. is a fun, lighthearted film that will leave audiences with a smile on their faces. It may not be the most profound movie, but it is definitely worth watching for the talented cast and feel-good message.

B.A.P.S. is a 1997 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.7.

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  • Release Date
    1997
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 31 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.7  (5,773)
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