I knew I'd enjoy this film was hooked when I saw the cameos of several old-school rappers/MCs (if you are a child/teen of the 80s, watch this film to see!)
Okay, the story was predictable, but honestly, how many ways can romantic comedies be done? Romantic comedies follow the same formula (well, the ones the movie studios currently release). Moving on...
The cast was good. Taye Diggs - good job. Has he done any projects where his work was horrible?
Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker - nice to see them in something other than _Soul_Food_ from Showtime.
Queen Latifah, Mos Def - two (of the few) hip-hop artists that have crossed into the mainstream portion of the entertainment industry who didn't "change" to the point where they are unrecognizable to those who remember their work from the late 80s/early 90s.
Sanaa Lathan - great job. Ms. Lathan has a screen presence that seems stronger in every film she does. I'd really love to see Ms. Lathan in work other than the romantic comedies like _Disappearing_Acts_, _The_Best_Man, _The_Wood_, etc. Not that there's anything wrong with these films, but I'd like to see her as the leading lady in other kinds of work.
I like the way this film portrayed New York City - the beauty of the city is seen when you see the characters walking, hanging out, etc.
An entertaining film. I recommend it for hip-hop lovers and those who like seeing black love on screen. Expect to be entertained (which is why romantic comedy films are made in the first place, right?)
Okay, the story was predictable, but honestly, how many ways can romantic comedies be done? Romantic comedies follow the same formula (well, the ones the movie studios currently release). Moving on...
The cast was good. Taye Diggs - good job. Has he done any projects where his work was horrible?
Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker - nice to see them in something other than _Soul_Food_ from Showtime.
Queen Latifah, Mos Def - two (of the few) hip-hop artists that have crossed into the mainstream portion of the entertainment industry who didn't "change" to the point where they are unrecognizable to those who remember their work from the late 80s/early 90s.
Sanaa Lathan - great job. Ms. Lathan has a screen presence that seems stronger in every film she does. I'd really love to see Ms. Lathan in work other than the romantic comedies like _Disappearing_Acts_, _The_Best_Man, _The_Wood_, etc. Not that there's anything wrong with these films, but I'd like to see her as the leading lady in other kinds of work.
I like the way this film portrayed New York City - the beauty of the city is seen when you see the characters walking, hanging out, etc.
An entertaining film. I recommend it for hip-hop lovers and those who like seeing black love on screen. Expect to be entertained (which is why romantic comedy films are made in the first place, right?)