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Summary: Great DVD, okay movie.
Review: Likeable film about 4 men who go through the trials and tribulations of relationships. Call it "Waiting to Exhale" with testosterone. Morris Chestnut and DL Hughley give performances good enough to redeem the film of its predictable script. So why the 4 stars? Because the DVD is packed with a decent bunch of extras! We get a nice running commentary by the director, deleted scenes, a featurette, a music video, and, of course, the trailer for this film and other Sony releases. The best of these features is the "Conversation with Director Gary Hardwick." He gives a very informative look at the movie; this guy is so laid back and down-to-earth, he looks like he could be your next-door-neighbor. So if you've already seen the film and liked it, you should definitely pick this one up; the wealth of features make it more than a worthy purchase.
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Summary: A great movie that doesn't give in to cliches...
Review: OK, I've seen this DVD twice, and I'll probably see it again. It's an intelligent, very funny look at the friendships (and love lives) of four professional black men searching for meaning as they near the age of 30. It's great to see black males portrayed as something other than gang-banging homeboys with bandanas in lowriders! (I'm white, BTW...) The four "brothers" get together once a week and shoot hoops and talk about their lives, loves, frustrations, fears and dreams. Woven throughout the movie, these hoops get-togethers tie the film together as we see the brothers go their different ways and deal with love, lust, temptation, marriage (one of 'em is married and another is about to jump the broom), and relationships. Just as funny, though, is the perspective given women. They are allowed a fair share of screen time so we get their perspective too. The movie flows at a nice pace and the one-liners sometimes come so fast you miss 'em. The second time around I caught a bunch I missed the first time, and I'm sure the third time around I'll catch some more. All the performances are top-notch and, again, it's sooooo refreshing to see a movie in which African American men and women don't all inhabit South Central and carry weapons. Brothers is a refreshing, funny, intelligent film -- and perfect to watch snuggled up with the one you love, because though it's about African Americans, love knows no color and we can ALL relate to some of the humor in this movie. THUMBS UP, baby!
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Summary: I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!
Review: Why? Because it was great to finally see a movie with some brothers who weren't gang bangers, had jobs, and discuss their relationships and fears/frustrations the same way women do. I only hope that black hollywood can keep churning out movies like this because it is needed.Morris Chestnut does a great job as usual, looking fine as ever. Shemar Moore, Bill Bellamy and DL Hughley (who is funnier here than on his own show) are fantastic as well. I'm sure you have seen/read the reviews and know the plot--so what are you waiting for? Go buy the damm DVD and check it out!
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Summary: Great DVD-movie plus more
Review: First, let me emphasze the extra's on this DVD. There is the "Love Don't love me" music video, deleted scenes, and LOTS of commentary by the man who directed and WROTE the script. He comments on each and every actor, why they were cast, and where he was coming from in the story he tries to tell. He gives us insight into the things men think, but not always say, concerning women and their fears of committment. The whole movie, in my opinion, centers around the concept of three of the four "brothers" being single, around age 29 and not yet married or committed. As Morris puts it, "I don't have the excuse of being young and stupid." I do notice, that there is the underlying premise that being single is NOT a valid choice, and that all single guys are just looking for a piece of a**. Not so. I do have qualms with the lead couple sleeping together on the first date. Geez. This isn't a movie for kids ok...READ THE RATINGS! The role of the Mom and Dad is wonderful. They are well cast and full of wisdom from their mistakes. The four women in this movie are, at best, a little annoying, IMO. I kinda feel sorry for the guys a bit. It seems none of the women are very humble, but cocky and manipulative to get what they want, be it their way in bed, in the relationship, or the wedding they want so desperately. It's that "ain't no man gonna get over on me" attitude. The movie brings up EXCELLENT topics, and it is filled with much humor from D.L Hugley and his wife on screen, as well as from others. This is a great movie, with great music and lots of cool stuff on the DVD feature end of it. If you are like me, get ready for heated discussion about sociology when it's finished, and enjoy every minute of it!
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Summary: Male version of Waiting to Exhale
Review: Okay the movie is not fantastic, but I liked it anyway. 4 men in different stages of their relationships. I pretty much thought of the movie as a Male version of Waiting to Exhale. Jackson (Morris Chestnut) has major commitment problems. Brian (Bill Bellamy) you will eventually figure out his relationship woes are due to the relationship he had with his mom giving him his jaded views on love. Terry (Shemar Moore) finally decides to settle down, and right before the big day, he let's his commitment phobia shine through. Derrick (D.L. Hughley), is married and devoted to his family. His problem? His wife refuses to have oral sex with him, and it's causing serious isses with their relationship. The movie has some funny moment and the acting though not academy award winning was decent. I happen to love the movie and I've watched my copy a few times.
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Summary: Didn't like it too much
Review: I tried to get into this movie, but it just didn't click with me mainly because I don't like Gabrielle Union. She's just not a good actress to me. She's alright when she's playing the antagonist role to the main character because I don't have to like her, but when she's playing the lead role and I'm forced to cheer for her, it just doesn't work for me. But besides my dislike for Miss Union, I still didn't get into this film I guess because it was like the male version of Waiting to Exhale and being a woman I couldn't relate. Also another thing that bothered me was that the male leads didn't really mesh well together as best friends, it was like they were just forced together. Don't get me wrong I love all of the male leads, but together they just didn't click.
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Summary: Tired knock off of The Best Man
Review: On the heels of nice urban romances like Love Jones and The Best Man, here comes a tired retread of the same ground - The Brothers. Morris Chestnut is fine as the main lead and DL Hughley is a chuckle as a husband who can't get oral sex from his wife. The rest of the cast leaves just about everything to be desired. Bill Bellamy as Brian Palmer, horrible. A great role wasted on a not ready for prime time player. Shemar Moore as Terry White...what can I say he isn't even a good Soul Train MC so who told him he could carry anything more than a soap opera role. Gabrielle Union is credable, but the role is badly written. Tatyana Ali's role is derivative. Jenifer Lewis as Louise Smith, Morris Chestnut's mother is wonderful as always, but yet again she plays a role we have seen her play time and time again in movie and tv show after movie and tv show. Its time this actress got a good role. Catch it on cable with a few girlfriends with a few bottles of wine and laugh yourself silly over the see through plot and half-baked performances.
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Summary: Glorified fornication passing for a movie!!
Review: We take turns in book and movie reviews. Here is my say on this so-called movie/dvd. The only way to enjoy this dvd is with the sound turned completely off. That's right, just watch the entire movies in silence. At least your eyes will enjoy what will otherwise torture your ears and mind. Let's see what your ears/mind would miss. (I wish mine had.) Marital breakup over oral sex. Hmmm, oh, father and son dating same female (there are old testament laws against such). Black males and black females can't get along, what's new. And the big mouth no-talent d.l. hughley, yuck. I knew something was wrong when all my bookclub member could say about this movie is "uh, well morris chestnut is fine." I mean that's all she could say. Save your money on this dvd and buy a poster of Morris Chestnut, it's less expensive on time and money and mentality.
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Summary: Please Do Not Waste your Money
Review: Poor Acting and shallow characterers followed by a missing plot combine for a poor movie. D.L. Hugley's character is mildly entertaining, but Shemah Moore's fixation with his fiance is perplexing. I should have expected less than an intelligent, introspective, comedy about black male relationships that I was expecting.
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Summary: Great Movie!!!!
Review: I am a woman so, I obviously watched this movie to see Morris Chestnut and Shemar Moore, but not only that I liked it a lot too. Don't get me wrong, I think the rest of the guys did good, and so did Tamala Jones and Gabrielle Union. I liked it because it was a comedy, with a black cast, and an urban twist. I also liked the way it showed them progressing and growing up as the movie came to a close.
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