20th Century Studios’ all new comedy movie, “White Men Can’t Jump” begins streaming on 19 May, exclusively on Hulu, and on Disney+ under the Star banner in the UK, Canada, Australia and many other countries.
The social media embargo has lifted and first reactions to the film are beginning to drop online. Initial reviews are overwhelmingly positive with some calling it funny, fresh and “the biggest surprise of the year.” Take a look at what everyone is saying below:
White Men Can’t Jump takes a classic film and perfectly updates it for 2023. Fans of the original will love what was done here. For those who haven’t seen it, don’t worry, you don’t need to. Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls deliver a lot of great comedic moments. #WhiteMenCantJump pic.twitter.com/YVvtyZQHg0
— Tessa Smith – Mama’s Geeky (@MamasGeeky) May 12, 2023
Wow, @CALMATIC’s #WhiteMenCantJump is one of the better & stronger non-comic book movie, non-horror films we are getting this year.@SinquaWalls and @jackharlow both live up to the bromantic chemistry that @WoodyHarrelson and @wesleysnipes had, yet they make it their own.
(1/3) pic.twitter.com/IZQMfsTTxC
— John Daniel (@fromdusktiljuan) May 12, 2023
Nothing beats the original #WhiteMenCantJump, but this remake is actually surprising. It demonstrates that it’s possible to take a classic and create something fresh while still maintaining its own unique identity. It’s not a slam dunk but still worth 2 points. pic.twitter.com/6pdRbKDu6k
— Kit Stone (@bykitstone) May 12, 2023
The #WhiteMenCantJump remake doesn’t have the same heart as the 1992 original but does have some good performances and enjoyable moments from @SinquaWalls and @jackharlow.
— EyeCrave.Net | Keeping an EYE on Movies (@EyeCraveNet) May 12, 2023
#WhiteMenCantJump was one of the biggest surprises of the year for me. Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls had awesome chemistry to make this remake worth the watch. It was funny, wholesome and heartfelt. Harlow has such a natural charisma and Walls shows his range. Loved this! pic.twitter.com/HjxKPuOzOr
— manda (@amxndareviews) May 12, 2023
#WhiteMenCantJump hits nothing but net. Kenya Barris and Doug Hall wisely choose to make the film it’s own while paying homage to the OG. Jack Harlow’s charisma and comedy tied with Sinqua Walls was a match made in heaven. I loved this—the biggest surprise of the year. pic.twitter.com/RvSl5OnokP
— Ricky Vàlero (@rickyvalero_) May 12, 2023
Now that it’s halftime, I’m here to tell y’all that #WhiteMenCantJump is actually REALLY good. I enjoyed the hell out of it. Jack Harlow can act, Teyana Taylor 🤌🏾, and Sinqua Walls gives a fire performance. Story has some tweaks, it’s a true surprise!
— Captain Insano (@rascalfkennedy1) May 12, 2023
WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP remake was actually enjoyable.
It couldn’t replace Woody/Snipes but the Harlow/Sinqua tandem had its charms.
The racial jokes were funny, the basketball scenes were exciting & the late great Lance Reddick gave a heart-wrenching performance#WhiteMenCantJump pic.twitter.com/auKWSAQMIM— Rama’s Screen (@RamasScreen) May 12, 2023
#WhiteMenCantJump is, unfortunately, an air-ball of reboot, missing most of the charm and all of the chemistry of the ’92 original. The performances and dialogue are nearly unanimously bland. As far as reboots go, this one is a miss. pic.twitter.com/DiKD4B4C43
— Joshua Ryan (@MrMovieGuy86) May 12, 2023
An all-new comedy, 20th Century Studios’ “White Men Can’t Jump” is a contemporary update of the 1992 hit film. The story follows two promising basketball players with nothing in common who are both struggling and disillusioned with their lives. But when they reluctantly agree to team up for a series of street basketball tournaments, they find their lives forever altered by the power of the transformative sport.
Cast includes Sinqua Walls, rapper/songwriter Jack Harlow (making his screen debut), Lance Reddick, Teyana Taylor, Laura Harrier, Vince Staples, and Myles Bullock.
The movie is directed by Charles “Calmatic” Kidd II. The story is by Kenya Barris & Doug Hall, and the screenplay is by Doug Hall and Kenya Barris. “White Men Can’t Jump” is produced by Kenya Barris, with Charles “Calmatic” Kidd II, Blake Griffin & Ryan Kalil, James Powers, Paul Hall, Doug Hall, and Brian Dobbins serving as executive producers.
You can also watch the trailer below: