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A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

  • 1996
  • R
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
5.8K
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Martin Lawrence and Lynn Whitfield in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)
An observable, fast-talking party man Darnell Wright, gets his punishment when one of his conquests takes it personally and comes back for revenge in this 'Fatal Attraction'-esque comic thriller.
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A fast paced, womanizing nightclub promoter gets paid back in full when he scorns a beautiful woman with psychotic tendencies who will punish him for breaking her heart.A fast paced, womanizing nightclub promoter gets paid back in full when he scorns a beautiful woman with psychotic tendencies who will punish him for breaking her heart.A fast paced, womanizing nightclub promoter gets paid back in full when he scorns a beautiful woman with psychotic tendencies who will punish him for breaking her heart.

  • Director
    • Martin Lawrence
  • Writers
    • Martin Lawrence
    • Bentley Kyle Evans
    • Kenny Buford
  • Stars
    • Martin Lawrence
    • Lynn Whitfield
    • Regina King
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    5.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Martin Lawrence
    • Writers
      • Martin Lawrence
      • Bentley Kyle Evans
      • Kenny Buford
    • Stars
      • Martin Lawrence
      • Lynn Whitfield
      • Regina King
    • 20User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence
    • Darnell Wright
    Lynn Whitfield
    Lynn Whitfield
    • Brandi Web
    Regina King
    Regina King
    • Mia Williams
    Bobby Brown
    Bobby Brown
    • Tee
    Della Reese
    Della Reese
    • Ma Wright
    Malinda Williams
    Malinda Williams
    • Erica Wright
    Daryl Mitchell
    Daryl Mitchell
    • Earl
    • (as Daryl M. Mitchell)
    Roger E. Mosley
    Roger E. Mosley
    • Smitty
    Simbi Kali
    Simbi Kali
    • Adrienne
    • (as Simbi Khali)
    Tangie Ambrose
    Tangie Ambrose
    • Nikki
    Wendy Raquel Robinson
    Wendy Raquel Robinson
    • Gwen
    • (as Wendy Robinson)
    Stacii Jae Johnson
    • Peaches
    Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
    • Reggie
    • (as Miguel A. Nunez Jr.)
    Faizon Love
    Faizon Love
    • Manny
    Michael Bell
    Michael Bell
    • Marvis
    Dartanyan Edmonds
    Dartanyan Edmonds
    • Rodney
    • (as Dartanyan Edmunds)
    Greer Bohanon
    • Parking Attendant
    Michael Taliferro
    Michael Taliferro
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    • Director
      • Martin Lawrence
    • Writers
      • Martin Lawrence
      • Bentley Kyle Evans
      • Kenny Buford
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    wugga

    Absolute ********

    I don't think I have ever seen a film where the relationships, dialog and interactions between characters were so unrealistic. It boggles the mind that women would even want to spend 5 seconds around the main character, let alone sleep with him.

    Likewise, the female characters are equally unrealistic. One gets the impression of a bunch of actors standing around trying to memorise lines or improvise comedy at a rehearsal.

    One cannot believe their motivations for anything, or their reactions to each other, making this film utterly unwatchable.
    9Catherine_Grace_Zeh

    Hilarious, witty, sexy, suspenseful, and totally beautiful!

    In my opinion, A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE is a hilarious, witty, sexy, suspenseful, and totally beautiful movie. It is also one of the best Martin Lawrence films I have ever seen. I thought that Martin (Lawrence) and Lynn (Whitfield) lit up the screen like magic! One of my favorite quotes of this movie is, "You put your hands on the wrong woman." That really made me feel good and smile. The part that really made me feel good and smile, though, was when Brandi (Lynn Whitfield) got even with Darnell (Martin Lawrence) at her home towards the end of the movie. Also, I thought that Erica (Malinda Williams) looked very beautiful in her prom dress, especially with the way she had her hair done. That sure brings back memories for me. In conclusion, to anyone who's a fan of Martin Lawrence, I recommend this movie. You're in for lots of laughs and thrills, so go to the video store, rent it or buy it, kick back with a friend, and watch it.
    bob the moo

    A black Fatal Attraction

    If you looking for a black-plotation version of Fatal Attraction then this is the one for you. I thought Lynn Whitfield was great as Brandi and played all her emotions really well, and the filming was nice and glossy like a pop video...and that's it for the good things.

    Lawrence was poor - he really needs a comedy like Bad Boys which won't stretch his acting muscles. His narration is also simplistic and insulting - not letting the audience draw it's own conclusion and treating us like idiots. His acting is only on one level - the playa, and it doesn't seem to change at any point. Even when he hurts all his women we only really see it in terms of how it affects him and not them..

    The story is straight-forward and offers nothing new...even the soundtrack is rubbish (full of B-side RnB).

    We don't need a black Fatal Attraction - especially one that's boring and predictable from start to finish.
    6KeKe_24

    Life Advice

    "Life is about choice, the older your mind gets, the smarter choices your dck makes" The joke is that when and You are Young, you let your sexual impulses make the decisions and they are usually the wrong ones 😅. But as you get older and gain experience, you start thinking more with the head on your shoulders than the one down below.
    3professional-50300

    Who EVER thought MARTIN should play this role...

    Who EVER thought MARTIN should play this role was OUT OF IT! Martin isn't a bad actor but he IS NOT EYE CANDY AT ALL! The movie lacked for me because of it! I can't see Martin as a player AT ALL. He got a 16yr old body with a 28 yr old face. Who casted him?! The chicken king would've been a better choice than him geez! The movie lost major points for that!

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Directorial debut of Martin Lawrence.
    • Goofs
      When Brandi goes to Darnell's mother's house, the cameraman is reflected in the car's tinted rear window as she speeds off.
    • Quotes

      Brandi Web: You know, a man just comes along and he buys us off a shelf. Then he plays. Plays with us until he thinks we're no longer fun. Or until he gets us all dirty, right? Then he just wants to throw us away.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Primal Fear/A Thin Line Between Love and Hate/Faithful/The Last Supper/The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      A Thin Line Between Love And Hate
      Performed by H-Town

      Produced by Roger Troutman

      Written by Robert Poindexter, Richard Poindexter and Jackie Members

      Courtesy of Luke Records

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Thin Line Between Love & Hate
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles City Hall - 200 North Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Jackson/McHenry Company,The
      • Savoy Pictures
      • You Go Boy! Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,767,836
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,310,414
      • Apr 7, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $35,599,803
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48m(108 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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