te_naya_j
Joined Jun 2011
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I saw this movie without any knowledge of the story. I went based solely off of Jeffrey Wright and Issa Raye. This movie and cast was superb!! I am now intrigued to read the book it is based off of and I NEVER go backwards. (Usually read before watching.)
This movie was intelligent, conscious, real, and surprisingly funny as hell!
I do feel that caregivers of Alz family members should be warned that the story does touch on this topic - so brace yourself if you have lived this.
I wish I could pre-order the DVD with streaming code (is that still a thing? If not, bring it back! I don't trust these platforms always changing rules for viewing.)
This movie was intelligent, conscious, real, and surprisingly funny as hell!
I do feel that caregivers of Alz family members should be warned that the story does touch on this topic - so brace yourself if you have lived this.
I wish I could pre-order the DVD with streaming code (is that still a thing? If not, bring it back! I don't trust these platforms always changing rules for viewing.)
This show is good!! Why must it be compared to anything? It's not. It is its own show. Black women do not fit into one box. This shows a new perspective. There has been mention of age in other reviews to justify bad ratings. But I think if you're of the Lil Kim era, you still can relate. Bad reviews are from people that don't want to see "BAPS" represented.
---------- I appreciate seeing the rebirth of an old friendship and the struggles that go along with it.
Representation matters and we need more voices of the Black woman's life experience.
Thanks for another gem, Issa
PS - I also love the throwback jams during the outro credits.
---------- I appreciate seeing the rebirth of an old friendship and the struggles that go along with it.
Representation matters and we need more voices of the Black woman's life experience.
Thanks for another gem, Issa
PS - I also love the throwback jams during the outro credits.
I saw this offered on Starz and since I had heard zilch about it, I assumed it would be a B movie.. but wuth Omar Epps, I'd take the risk (despite HATING that Netflix movie with him & Nia Long).
As the movie begins and I continue to see names and faces of actors that I love, I relax a bit and ride the ride.
Beautiful family portrayed!! Real life situations. I did not find myself being mad at anyone for being "stupid" or behaving unrealistic. I disagreed, but it was very believable.
The acting was superb! I was also (pleasantly) surprised to see my girl Keisha from Total, Who is now Mrs Keisha Epps for the last 20 years or so. Seeing how they (she & Omar) didn't react to each other in relationships with other folks in the movie was great. She also, independently, did a good job in her supporting role. She was a good wife, friend, daughter (-in-law) and sister-in-law and I believed it.
I do understand why some reviews are low and others are high. I'm somewhere in the middle. I was definitely effected by the drama and ky emotions responded accordingly. However, there was "something" missing. I can't put my hand on it.
The movie is roughly 90 min so I would 100% say give it a go if you're interested. It will not feel like you wasted your time and you might even thoroughly enjoy it.
As the movie begins and I continue to see names and faces of actors that I love, I relax a bit and ride the ride.
Beautiful family portrayed!! Real life situations. I did not find myself being mad at anyone for being "stupid" or behaving unrealistic. I disagreed, but it was very believable.
The acting was superb! I was also (pleasantly) surprised to see my girl Keisha from Total, Who is now Mrs Keisha Epps for the last 20 years or so. Seeing how they (she & Omar) didn't react to each other in relationships with other folks in the movie was great. She also, independently, did a good job in her supporting role. She was a good wife, friend, daughter (-in-law) and sister-in-law and I believed it.
I do understand why some reviews are low and others are high. I'm somewhere in the middle. I was definitely effected by the drama and ky emotions responded accordingly. However, there was "something" missing. I can't put my hand on it.
The movie is roughly 90 min so I would 100% say give it a go if you're interested. It will not feel like you wasted your time and you might even thoroughly enjoy it.