Amos and Candy

A wealthy African-American man named Amos, looking to escape the city, buys a remote vacation home. Unbeknownst to him, the house was recently used by a white supremacist who has stored his illicit goods in the home. When a local police chief realizes Amos's race and the house's history, he orchestrates a plan to frame Amos for the crimes, enlisting the help of an incompetent FBI agent.

Amos & Andrew was met with mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of Samuel L. Jackson and Nicolas Cage, and the film's initial premise, but criticizing its uneven tone and predictable plot developments. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating the satirical elements and others finding it to be a heavy-handed or poorly executed social commentary.

• Praised for its satirical intent and the chemistry between its leads.

• Criticized for being too heavy-handed with its social commentary.

• Found to be somewhat predictable and uneven in its execution.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's attempt at social satire and the performances of Samuel L. Jackson and Nicolas Cage, finding it a humorous if sometimes blunt exploration of race relations. However, some viewers felt the plot was too contrived and the humor didn't always land effectively.

The film's premise is a reverse of the real-life "Amos 'n' Andy" radio and television show, which was controversial for its portrayal of African Americans by white actors in blackface.