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Dome Pondering Movie Review: The Comeback (2023)

What is it about? 

A new opportunity takes a family back to their hometown of Atlanta. The move conjures up conflicts and issues that are forced to be dealt with after years of avoidance. 

Who is in it? 

Taye Diggs - Jeff Murray 

Apryl Jones - Tisa Murray

Sherry Richards - Dianne Murray

Favorite Scene: 

Tisa comes home after her first day at work and gets into a fight with Jeff, continuing to blame him for where the couple currently is in the conflict. 

Favorite Quote:

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Review: 

Peacock pushed The Comeback for a few weeks every time I logged into the streaming app. Intrigued enough by Taye Diggs' next adventure after departing All-American, I decided to let this one rip for a watch while working out. 

Needless to say, the film is well....umm, alright. The Comeback has some moments where it is funny and then others where it's a bit head-scratching affirming my expectations going in. At times the film does hit on some reality in regards to familial conflicts and the strain it can place on a marriage. Especially when it boils down to in-laws. 

Taye Diggs, a seasoned actor, felt as out of place in this film as you can imagine, but also delivered in what felt like some heavy improv. Apryl Jones in the Tisa character really shined in this one, but overall, this was watchable. You won't remember it. 

Watch this one depending on your mood and commitment. 

Grade: 2/5

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