Summary
Guess Who is a USA DVD comedy movie entry from the 2005 American comedy film. It belongs under Comedy, and that category is appropriate because the movie is built around romantic confusion, family conflict, social awkwardness, class differences, and character driven humor. The title is short enough to be confused with a guessing game, but this DVD movie entry is the comedy film rather than the traditional board game.
The story follows Greg, a high school student who has a crush on Trish, the daughter of a country club owner. Greg wants to get closer to Trish and decides to work as a caddy at the club. His plan creates embarrassment and trouble because Trish’s father does not approve of Greg and does not want his daughter involved with someone he sees as unsuitable. The situation becomes more complicated when Greg tries to balance romance, friendship, school, and pressure from his own father.
The comedy comes from misunderstandings, awkward romantic attempts, parental control, social class tension, and the contrast between Greg’s everyday life and the wealthy country club world. Bernie Mac brings a strong comic presence as Greg’s father, while the younger romantic plot gives the film a light teen comedy feel. The movie works as a casual comedy DVD because the story is easy to follow, the conflicts are broad and accessible, and the humor comes from recognizable family and teenage situations.
For the USA DVD release, Guess Who is a 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment comedy title released on DVD in the United States in 2005. The movie has a runtime of about 92 minutes and is rated R for mature comedy content. The DVD release presents the film as a mainstream home video comedy title for USA viewers. The iOctavio.com entry was added on 2005-07-24.
Highlights
Main genre: Comedy
DVD market: USA DVD Movies
Home video distributor: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Theatrical release year: 2005
USA DVD release year: 2005
USA DVD release date: September 13, 2005
Runtime: about 92 minutes
Rating: R
Director: Steve Carr
Main cast: Bernie Mac, Shannon Elizabeth, Omar Benson Miller, Daniel von Bargen, Kiele Sanchez, Jason Dubois, John Michael Higgins
Main character: Greg, a high school student trying to win over Trish
Main love interest: Trish, the daughter of a country club owner
Main comic conflict: Greg’s attempt to get closer to Trish turns into an embarrassing and complicated situation
Comedy style: romantic misunderstanding, family pressure, social class jokes, teenage embarrassment, and Bernie Mac’s fatherly reactions
Home viewing appeal: simple comedy plot, recognizable star cast, light romantic trouble, and easy family friendly enough comedy energy despite the R rating
Best search category: Comedy
Best search phrase: Guess Who DVD USA Comedy
iOctavio.com note: the entry was added on 2005-07-24
Overall, Guess Who is best understood as a 2005 American comedy DVD movie with romantic and family comedy elements. Its USA DVD release fits naturally within the Comedy genre, and the title should be searched under Comedy when looking for the correct DVD movie item.