Netflix’s You People attempts to navigate the complexities of cultural clashes, modern love, and family dynamics. The end result falls extremely short of that goal. The execution takes a one-note joke and beats the audience with it over and over until it becomes not only unfunny, but borderline obnoxious.

The story revolves around engaged couple Ezra (Jonah Hill) and Amira (Lauren London) and their respective families from vastly different cultural backgrounds. He’s Jewish, she’s Black. If the premise seems outdated, it’s because it is – and lasts for two hours.

One of the film’s significant shortcomings is its lack of depth and nuance. Rather than delving into the multifaceted nature of stereotypes, racism and family dynamics, the narrative largely remains one-note. The central comedic element quickly becomes repetitive and overstays its welcome, even with a stellar supporting cast of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Eddie Murphy and David Duchovny). Monotony at its finest.

Louis-Dreyfus, of course, brings her usual charm and talent to the screen, but her efforts are unfortunately undermined by a patchwork screenplay.

Co-written by Fredrik Backman, Hannes Holm, and David Magee, You People manages a few comedic moments here and there, aided by Hill (“Forrest Gump and Bubba’s friendship wasn’t about race, it was about shrimp!”) but the film’s general attempts at humor fall flat on its face.

One to skip.