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Dhar Mann (2018)
CLOWN!
The guy behind this can't be serious. This guy should be under the bigtop for this clown ass work. Not even lil kids would be entertained. I have a feeling people watch just like they rubberneck past auto accidents, you don't wanna look but sometimes you do. Get a life and stop your minute rice box preaching vids... please. Even lil kids would be entertained. I have a feeling people watch just like they rubberneck past auto accidents, you don't wanna look but sometimes you do. Get a life and stop your minute rice box preaching vids... please. Even lil kids would be entertained. I have a feeling people watch just like they rubberneck past auto accidents, you don't wanna look but sometimes you do. Get a life and stop your minute rice box preaching vids... please.
Hunters (2020)
DEFINITELY A SHOW WORTH THE HUNT
This is DEFINITELY a show worth The Hunt! Al Pacino is the reason you watch the first episode (because you know Pacino ONLY involves himself in quality work) but the plot and the other equally riveting characters compel you to stay and binge for a spell. (Light details follow about character development and general show direction, but no real spoilers, for those that wish to stop here, do so now). Jonah Heidelbaum (played by American indie actor, Logan Lerman), is the protagonist of the series. He'll remind you of that bullied, nerdy kid from elementary school, and that is every bit, intentional. Lerman channels exactly what those in the writing room and the directors intended.... A likable guy (think a grown vision of the main character in "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid") that wants to grow a set of balls and in his quest to do so, like a little brother or sister, he will ensure that he gets on your LAST NERVE because he cannot get anything RIGHT, to save his life, literally. But hang tight, there's a ragtag group, with Al Pacino's character, playing Jewish Daddy Warbucks, Meyer Offerman, at the helm. This group, under Meyer's leadership, is determined to turn him from a mouse into a lion... But the path isn't that easy nor are the missions for this group as you will see in all the trailers. There are story archs galore in this superbly written series and fantastic directing which sometimes felt like it was A HUGE NOD to the famed but quirky movie director, Quentin Tarrentino, which is a big compliment for Hunters squad of diverse directors, which also is deserving of a round of applause. All too often, women and minorities are ignored as talent for major series and this show avoids that very pitfall. The result? A series guaranteed to pull you in from the first scene of episode 1, In the Belly of the Whale, all the way through the final words of the final episode of season 1, episode 10, Eliu v' Eliu. There's PLENTY of action sequences to support the drama contained herein.... which is to say, you'll be on the edge of your seat regularly. What else can I say? Season 1 of Hunters was definitely a hit... BULLSEYE AMAZON! May all the subsequent seasons of HUNTERS follow in that same tradition of season one's greatness... MAZEL!!
Pimp (2018)
Keke Shines in a Hard World
Is it a pretty story? No. Is it realistic? Yes. Keke Palmer shines bright in this gritty tale of a girl raised to be a tough pimp... Yep, a little girl who grows into a young woman with a tragic, dark yet gripping story line. Definitely worth your time and energy. Keke took a risk in playing this role, a VERY drastic departure from previous projects which will catapult her into doing more mature roles (i.e Hustlers starting Jennifer Lopez coming in September 2019). Want a star to watch? Keke's right there... Don't miss her rise!
Games People Play (2019)
Slow Start But The Sizzle Delivers
FIRST.... to Lauren London.... The marathon continues. I'm sure Nipsey is so proud of you. I hope you keep your head up and can come back to keep delivering on this show. We've missed you and this show needs you to make it. Do your thing!
Now the entire show review....
Lauren London and Jackie Long are the strongest cast members... And they are three reason that I watched this series past the first two episodes. I found them pretty painful. But, don't worry because the cast and directors find their groove by the third episode or so. It's a great night time soap opera... Like Dynasty... Just make the story about athletes. Kind if like The Game (another series that ran it's course but I loved).
Sarunas J. Jackson, plays the lead as Marques King, and he does "okay' in this series. However, he shines in the HBO series, Insecure, far brighter. But, I suspect he'll find his groove as this series continues.
There are some newcomers that I intend to keep my eye on. You might remember Parker McKenna, cast as Laila (Golden Goddess), from her days as little Katy on the 2000s series from Damon Wayans, My Wife And Kids. She's all grown up and I'm glad to see her back on the scene in such a major series.
Bottom line folks.... I'd say this is definitely worth watching. A little guilty indulgence. Trust no one and nothing! Juicy!
Again, it's a slow start for the first couple of episodes but if you hang in there, you'll enjoy the show and look forward to the next episode. There are some plot lines that you'll definitely love (and some you could probably do without).
To the cast and directors... Keep at it. Elevate. Think "Being Mary Jane" in your delivery. Make us want more. Make us believe you. Writers... please develop the characters and their back stories a bit more. Directors....Pay attention to the angles and what can make your series different from every other show out there. If you really want this show to keep coming back, that is. Black viewers are thirsty for shows that they can identify with, so be THAT show. Take your time. You have some good talent, Lauren London, Jackie Long, Vanessa Bell Calloway.... Make sure you get the same caliber of performance from the rest of the cast. Believe in them and they'll deliver for you and the viewers. Music team, raise your game!! This is the time to ensure you get scenes lit! Some shows are magnified by music and your demographic demands better! Good luck to you all... Or should I say, "break a leg," or hell... Both of them! We'll be watching!
Page 36 (2010)
Not What You Expect
Page 36 is about a down on his luck ex con played well by the male lead. He finds himself a two strike offender with no opportunities for a job that pays well enough for him to care for his sick child, wife and gravely ill father. Having seen his dilemma, an underground operation offers him the chance to become a volunteer "slave" for 20 years so that he can gain financial benefit. You will see parallels of the slavery trade from 300 years ago making this film a bit more interesting than others. It is a tough piece of material to convey in under twenty minutes but the movie does see things to quick resolution. Add this to your films of must see......what's 15 minutes of your time to see this political and social commentary unfold on the screen.
Daddy's Girl (2007)
Decent Doc Film
This was a decent doc film that will call to memory one that Laila Ali's father starred in himself,Muhammed Ali, years after his climb to the top and his retirement years later. Its called "When We Were Kings" and you can check it out here: www.imdb.com/title/tt0118147.
I like Laila Ali. Not that my opinion matters, LOL, but she is rather likable as a human being. She carries that same undeniable Ali attitude that her father had. You remember that Ali Attitude right? Confidence, Swag,Self - Empowerment, Loyalty and a lover of truth - even if your position is an unpopular one. If there is anything to inherit, you'd want to inherit that Ali Attitude.
So net check this movie out if you want to see that Ali Attitude conquer another generation (ours) and to just watch an uplifting film about the power of believing in yourself and your dynasty.
You can do it.
A Bronx Tale (1993)
A Quality Movie with Mobster Flair
OK...yes, I confess. I am a mobster movie junkie and I also confess that I've seen this movie no less than 10 times....maybe more. That said, this is a superb coming of age tale about a young Italian kid that grows up in the Bronx, NY. He gets mentoring from two very different people . . . his straight shooter father, played by DeNiro and from the local mobster boss, played by Chazz Palmenteri. Both have the kids best interests at heart, but the way they mentor him is the whole plot of the story. There are several sub plots in this story. One plot was the complicated relationship of father and son; the relationship between an Italian mother and son; a young love story with a special twist in that its an interracial relationship in the turbulent racially tense 1960s; finally, the relationship between young friends growing up in the same neighborhood and all the mischief that results from their exploits. In a nutshell, A Bronx Tale make you smile and shed a tear - all the qualities of a quality drama. Enjoy this one - and enjoy the soundtrack, which is one of the best ever compiled! (Reviewed by TheMovieMonkee)
Sukkar banat (2007)
Great Movie!!
ALERT!! CONTAINS Spoilers What a nice independent morsel this movie, Caramel, is!!! It is uniquely positioned to fall into the dramedy category (a comedy and drama amalgamation). Heres the plot be warned in advance, there are spoilers so turn back now if you don't want the entire scoop. Caramel mainly centers on the daily lives of five Lebanese women living in Beirut. Layal (Nadine Labaki) works in a beauty salon in Beirut along with three other women. While not completely clear who works there and who is merely a client, it is clear that this is the Waiting to Exhale for the Lebanese. Each female lead has a problem: Layal has a relationship with a married man, Nisrine (Yasmine Al Masri) is engaged to be married but we soon learn she did not await the wedding/marriage ceremony to consummate the union, Rima (Joanna Moukarzel) is attracted to a beautiful client who frequents the shop (a female client) and Jamal (Gisèle Aouad) is worried about growing older and will go to elaborate means to appear younger. Lastly, there's Rose (Sihame Haddad), a tailor with a shop next to the salon. Rose, an older female character, has clearly devoted her life to take care of her older sister who has dementia. But just when her life should be ramping down, she starts to feel a spark of attraction with a male customer that constantly needs tailoring to his suits. Lets explore Layals character a bit more. She is troubled over her relationship with a married man. Moments that are stolen away either in a car parked in a desolate place or moments taken via cell phone while hiding in the bathroom are no longer enough she makes plans to meet him at a hotel for a romantic rendezvous but he does not show up . . . leaving Layal in tears, leaning on her friends and finally in a place to notice a young police officer that is longing to be her suitor. True intensity develops as the wife of her lover comes into the shop for beauty services. The wife does not know Layals secret but Layal knows who she is. Then there is Rose, who is exhausted and weighted by her duties as caregiver. She was asked on a date by the gentleman customer and she went to the salon to get all made up. Unfortunately, while she was applying her makeup, her sister begins banging on the door as she often does, and then in a heartbreaking scene, it is then that Rose knows that her life will not ever be hers. This is a web of story lines but it is very easy to follow even with the English subtitles. Its daring, given its country of origin and worth the hour and a half spent indulging in this prickly, sweet Caramel.
Notorious (2009)
Avoid the crowd - Get it on DVD - on the day it comes out ;-)
Notorious was a decent movie - that arrived about 3 years past its ideal date - but I have to say, I think they took some liberties with the film. For instance, Sean "Puffy" Combs is portrayed solely as a mentor and friend to BIGGIE but I think this has a lot to do with his executive producer credit. Make no mistake, its still a good film with a killer soundtrack - but lets not mistake this for anything more than an average biopic. Good effort by Jamal Woodard as B.I.G. but as for movie vets, Derek Luke and Angela Bassett? I was left feeling . . . feeling like something was missing. Luke did well enough playing that ass clown, Puffy, but why did he do it? Probably for the paycheck only. Angela Bassett flowed in and out of the Jamaican accent - with in this case - made it hard for us to believe her as Voletta. Naturi Naughton had a good turn as Lil Kim but I was not happy with the amount of gratuitous nudity they displayed when it came to her. But I blame that on the director solely. Anthony Mackie was horrible as the late Tupac Shakur....just horrible! Antonique Smith was really impressive in her role as Faith Evans. We really believed in the chemistry between her and Woolard. In the end, I think all eyes should be on the two of them in this one and I hope Jamal finds some other opportunities to be a leading man. Black and sexy as ever - Jamal....
The Notebook (2004)
What a pleasant surprise!
OK - I got this movie on Netflix....and when my husband saw it, he immediately thought I was crazy.
Well, I fooled him! Outside of a few corny moments spurred on by the musical score, this movie was quite a touching tale of love found, lost, found, lost and found again. This wasn't your average tale of love though - but I won't spoil your viewing experience.
I really enjoyed it and think that others will definitely think others will too. It will make you yearn for a burning love or it will make you think of that one who got away or maybe the love that slipped away. Either way, it will melt the toughest heart in the room. Grab your popcorn and your honey and cuddle up with the remote for this one.
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams really nailed their roles and it was evident that they will have long careers ahead of them.
Hancock (2008)
Hancock It's better than you think!
Hancock It's better than you think! I had my concerns about this movie before grabbing a copy at my local Blockbuster. Friends and critics alike told me to steer clear. But like a moth to a flame, being warned about it just makes me want to see it even more! Having heard that the film had been pared down to fit the ratings for PG-13, I kept feeling that Will Smith and crew should have gone for the R rating anyways. Most of the people going to see it probably feel that way. Will Smith was looking fabu in his hero suit and Charize Therron always keeps me entertained. I enjoyed some of the scenes with Will Smith (Hancock) and some neighborhood kids - that made me chuckle. Goodness knows, I've wasted more time on theatrical duds in my lifetime. Anywho, the plot could have been developed a great deal more but it was an entertaining 2 hours of cinema.
Kung Fu Panda (2008)
Pudgy Kung Fu Fighting Pandas Rock!
Pudgy Kung Fu Fighting Pandas Rock! My family and I caught this one on DVD. I say family, but its just my hubbie and I. First off, we are true animated film fans there are very few if any that we have not seen. That said, KFP (Kung Fu Panda) was in the head of the class. This one graduates summa cum laude with movies like Shrek and Monsters, Inc. As a kid, we loved the karate films like: The Karate Kid - Parts 1 thru12 *LOL*, The Last Dragon, and of course, those endless karate film marathons on the television on Sundays. We couldn't wait to try out the latest "crane technique" on our brothers or sisters. You remember when. This one had us nostalgic for that same golden era. The artwork was amazing and crisp you felt that the characters were people with all the human factors that endure. The acting was great and the comedic timing was spot on. We really enjoyed watching this DVD and strongly recommend this for adults and children alike.
Miracle at St. Anna (2008)
A pretty good effort!
I rather enjoyed the latest offering from renowned film artist, Spike Lee. I think this latest film shows the growth that Spike Lee has experienced since his last release. We still see many familiar faces from his previous films like John Leguizamo and John Turturro (and even Kerry Washington returns to this Lee joint) - but we also see many new faces like Derek Luke and Michael Ealy to his films. If Denxel Washington is any indication, then these young actors are destined for greatness. Back to the move plot - - >> yes, it gets weighed down in a few places - like a gratuitous sex plot - which do take away from the overall movies mission. However, I rather enjoyed the sub plots, the interesting twists and the end result. Spike really did a good job and despite this film, by a black filmmaker, opening in about 1000 theaters (versus the 3000+ for Eagle Eye from a white filmmaker), I certainly hope he gets consideration for the Oscars - even if its for lighting and/or costumes alone. I recommend this one to all.
Love... & Other 4 Letter Words (2007)
Other Four letter Words Come to Mind . . .
This movie, despite its list of B, C, and D list celebs, is a complete waste of 90 minutes. The plot, with its few peaks, was very predictable. It was so silly that I cannot believe that I am taking the time to even write a review of it. Flex, to his credit, has grown in his ability to act since playing Michael Jackson in a made for TV movie a few years ago. Tangi, on the other hand, has regressed, as she was more talented in her role as Felicity's flunkie some years ago. As I sat watching this train wreck of a film, with its pitiful production and horrible sound quality, other four letter words came to my mind to qualify what I thought of this film. However, in an effort to keep my writings G Rated, I'll simply say this film is another four letter word starting with an L. LAME!!!
How She Move (2007)
HOW was this produced?
This movie was absolutely ghastly! I cannot fathom how this movie made it to production. Nothing against the cast of the movie, of course, this is all the fault of the writing team. You take the old average plot - let's dance our way out of being poor and destitute - or STEP in this case. But this one lacks any semblance of a true plot - or at least one that anyone would care about. With Canadian speaking actors in what is supposed to be an American setting - this film falls very flat. On a positive note, the directing was pretty good and cinematography was pretty decent as well. Looks like the production budget was very generous as well. My only request is that this team leave the writing alone and go find actual screenwriters to help them bring words alive on film. Net result - How she move is How she sucks.
Idiocracy (2006)
This was a true IDIOT - fest
What can you say about a movie this painful to watch? What can you say about the otherwise talented cast that agreed to be in this movie? All I CAN SAY is someone must have been black-mailed to be in this movie. While the plot was original - a man going to sleep and waking up 500 years later to a world that is full of backwoods, hill billy types - it was not unique enough to save the story from bad writing and some lurid acting to match. Luke Wilson was his usual corny self. Maya Rudolph has definitely done better than this. And Terry Crews - well he's plays the character his plays best (outside of the Everybody Hates Chris) - the court jester. It was definitely a dynamic duo of poor taste and fallacious jokes. Well, I guess the joke was on me - given that I sat and watched this HOT MESS!
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Bad Spidey Rocks!
What a nice way to kick off the summer movie season! Tobey McGuire returns in his SpiderMan role and does a good job evolving the character into something a bit richer that everyday people can identify with. The nerdy guy still pining for the pretty girl...almost losing her to the attractive guy - AGAIN - and winning her again in the end....ahhh - makes your heart feel good, don't it? :-) True, Mary Jane could have been played by any pretty girl - but its Peter Parker, that makes you want to stick with the relationship. The interesting part is that this movie pits Spidey against FOUR villains - Sandman, Hobgoblin, Venom and in a way - himself - as the evil Spidey. I won't tell any more than this as I hate to be a plot spoiler but trust me - it makes for an exciting 2 and a half hours of super hero antics. If you are a MARVEL comics fan, this strays a bit from the true comic genre, but its still very entertaining. Four thumbs up....two of mine and two of my husbands. One of the better Spidey's in the franchise yet.
Katt Williams Live (2006)
Katt Williams is so funny
Katt Williams is one of the best comedians out there today. He understands how to mix comedic genius with insight like not over spending on your children in with his routine. I've found that some of his comedy gets repetitive over the years but nonetheless, it never loses any of its humor in my opinion. I am anxious for some new and fresh material from him though as some of this was repeated in the Pimp Chronicles on his HBO Special. Check him out on that too. He is a great comic. If you like Dave Chappelle or Chris Rock, you'll really appreciate the comic sty lings that Katt brings to the stage. But one thing - he is NOT a PIMP - cut it OUT Katt!!!! I hope you found this review helpful.