Every couple of years, Hollywood informally designates one black guy to be the token friend in every movie, (For women, it's just always Wanda Sykes). These guys rarely have the star power for leading roles, and end up playing second fiddles to the Seth Rogans, Will Ferrels, and even Zach Braffs of this world. Thankfully, it seems that a new contender is on the horizon, and this motherfucker has the talent to actually make it on his own. Ladies and gentlemen, introducing everyone's favorite new black friend: Craig Robinson.
If you've seen a trailer in the last year, you know who Craig Robinson in. The guy has been in eleven movies since 2007, and to say that he consistently steals the show in an understatement. Hell he had EVERY good line from Zack and Miri Make a Porno AND Miss March. Half of these terrible movies he's in are only worth seeing for his minimal presence.
As good as he is in limited portions, I would still like to see Craig headline a mainstream comedy, as long as it isn't made by Tyler Perry or something. The man is one of the funniest people on the planet, and if mainstream media lets Chris Rock make terrible movies every couple of years but still forgive him, I don't see what's wrong with giving Craig Robinson a crack at greatness. It can't be worse than Down to Earth or Head of State after all.
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