Diddy Can't Act Worth A Diddley!
I love the original version of A Raisin in the Sun. I am a huge fan of Diana Sands and her role in that film is my favorite. I watched the latest version of the Ms Hansberry's play on Monday night with a very open heart and I was pleasantly surprised. All the women were outstanding, Ms. Rashad, Ms. McDonald, and Ms. Lathan put their own little spin on the characters and made their parts seem fresh.
The men were a completely different issue. I thought the young man that played the little boy was adequate, that part has always been underwritten. John Stamos was too young for his part, therefore completely miscast. Bill Nunn, who I love, seemed tired and uninvolved. I don't think this was his fault, more how his part was restaged for the film version.
Now, I want to thank Sean "Diddy" Combs for executive producing the film because if he hadn't, its probably likely that it would not have been made otherwise. Considering that the film attracted nearly 13 million viewers and helped ABC win the rating race for the evening, he should be very proud. Yet, the truth of the matter is that Mr. Combs just can't act a lick! He was beyond limited, he was completely one-note. He missed his mark everytime he was expected to deliver the emotional punch in the film. Combs was just too lightweight of an actor to carry such a large role and he got blown away every single time when paired on the screen with his fellow actors. Diddy, baby, please get some more acting lessons before you take on any more parts, particularly roles made famous by black acting legends....take that...take that!!!!
