Movie

Which Way Is Up?

1977 · 94 min

A fast, broad comedy that lets Pryor's triple-role energy carry a story of small-town scandals and union troubles, more silly than sharp.

Tagline: Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.
Overview: Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his sex-obsessed father, Rufus, and timid spouse, Annie Mae. He heads for Los Angeles, where he falls for union organizer Vanetta. Annie Mae seeks solace from local preacher Lenox Thomas, who eventually impregnates her. When Leroy catches wind, he heads home for a showdown with Lenox.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, light and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Class, power, betrayal, revenge
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
power
betrayal
revenge
family
Places: small town
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong