The scriptwriting was very sly. But I don't understand how it's nom'd for best "comedy" when it's really a dramedy. There's enough drama and great dramatic acting in this movie to melt your heart and make you think about family. We all probably have that sibling(s) who can't contribute when the family hits a crisis. And I know all too well that the girl sibling is the one who takes care of an aging mom.

Jeffrey Wright is Monk, an educated well written author who doesn't write low-class ghetto books. But as a joke and in order to make money he does write a ghetto book using every bad stereotype about black people that he can. The book becomes a best seller,much to his dismay. But it helps pay the mounting bills.

This is that rare movie where you just settle in and take it all in because the writing and acting are superb.

There are some laugh out loud moments, but there are some serious heartbreaking moments too.

There was no standout actor for me, but Sterling K. Brown transcended into the gay brother who's going through is own life problems. And Tracee Ross is always good in everything she does. Jeffrey Wright, as always carries his weight.