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Rating: - SWISH!!! THIS MOVIE IS A WINNER...
I bought this DVD for my daughter who happens to play Division 1 college basketball. I didn't know anything about it, other than it was a love story between two basketball players. When I watched the film, I was completely blown away by it. It is one terrific, quality movie. The director outdid herself, as did the actors, with strong performances from the entire cast.It is, as the director suggests, a love story with basketball as a backdrop. Two kids, one boy, one girl, meet when the girl, Monica, moves next door to the boy, Quincy. They are about ten years old and both play basketball with a passion. They grow up together and both play basketball in high school. In their senior year, they realize that they are in love and they give themselves to each other, heart and soul. They are fortunate enough to be recruited to play for the same college, but the contrast between their respective reception is telling. They both do their best and are passionate about basket ball and each other. There comes a time, however, when their love is tested, and they are pulled apart by forces which they lack the maturity to understand. What follows is a test of their love and commitment. This is a beautifully told love story. The depth of passion that the two main characters have, both for basketball and for each other, is palpable throughout the entire film. The movie is engrossing at all times and is wonderfully directed. The DVD itself has a plethora of features, including an absorbing documentary of successful women from all walks of life who have managed to break the glass ceiling. This is certainly a DVD well worth having.
Rating: - Don't Be Fooled By The Cheesy Trailors
First off the trailor made me not want to see this at first as it made me think i was watching a mushy love story/sport's film.This movie is so much more than that . First off Sanaa Lathan give's a oscarworthy performance as a girl basketball player even though in real life she is a short cute little barbie girl .Although Epps performance doesn't stand up to hers he is still plausable and clearly has good chemistry with his female lead.Any how i like how this movie shows the differences in how guy and girls basketball players get treated and I also like that they used a lot of real players in this movie and I didn't even know there were until i heard the directors commentary .Everything works here great music ,great performances from even the supporting charecters which is truly underappreaciated in films today ,I wish there was more scene's with alfre woodard who played sanna's mom as there relationship should have been explored more . Anyhow this is a great movie for anyone black/white old/young male/female . A true winner which is hard to find in any hollywood film these days
Rating: - Incredible Film Totally Blown Away
A must see! I must say that L&B is one of the best love stories I have ever seen, and for that matter one of the best movies I have ever seen. The insight and parallel between being successful on the court and successful with your heart is clearly driven home by the director Gina Prince-Blythwood. The director's attention to detail I found very captivating. Thanks to the director for potraying the 60% Afrian Americans who are middle class or upper middle class for a change. Omar Epps gives his usual A-Game performance. Clearly sometimes one of the often overlooked talents in Hollywood. And quiet frankly (no offense to the caucasian audience) but if Sanaa Lathan had been white she would be up for an Oscar Nomination, the depth of her ability to potray a female basketball player never having picked up a basketball before the sundance film festival reading is simply astounding. Sanaa's acting ability that delivers the emotional heart tugging throughout the film can not be overstated. Sanaa and Omar's chemistry was a true bonus for the movie. Thanks to Spike Lee and 40Acres for recognizing a true gem of a script. I hope their are more drama's in the works for the African American audiences. If you haven't seen this movie yet don't even bother renting it, purchase the DVD or VHS it is well worth it for $20 or less.
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