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I am an classic love story movie watcher.

I can say the producers favorite movie was Love Jones.

I enjoyed moments in the movie but there were so many undeveloped moments that left you wondering. Also there were so many mimics to a classic love movie that can't be rewritten or duplicated in any way.

My desire is our beautiful people to be their own creative geniuses and utilize their own vivid imagination not anyone else's.

This movie popped up on my Netflix watch list. I liked the movie but felt like it was trying too hard to recreate something already done. While watching, I kept getting Love Jones vibes but not as in depth. I like that it was about two black professionals, had positive characters and the backdrop was in DC. I just wished the lead characters were more developed and the ending didn't leave you hanging.

The script writing was not all there we needed more conversations between the love interests but beautiful vignettes of them having a good time and when it came down to it there was no communication between the characters to make the ending land.

The acting was natural and very good. I love the the fact that the movie goes on for just over 1.5 hours, but captures the essence without dragging on. Easy to watch and not too dramatic to the point of it being unrealistic or a typical Hollywood style BS. Overall a good movie to watch.

I really wanted to like this film! The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, as are the characters! The wardrobe is to die for and they get everything right about the DC ambiance. Where it goes wrong is the actual storytelling itself. That seems to be a thing with many of the shows marketed to Black audiences on Netflix, unfortunately. The female lead isn't really developed at all in terms of us getting to know her character other than she's in school to be a lawyer. We knew predictably exactly where things were going to go with the boyfriend. I don't even need to share spoilers! It would have been nice to have a story that was unexpected and still uplifting. There were a number of ways that could have been done given this phenomenal lead and supporting cast. Maybe next time.

The films passion keeps you watching. An honest love story with realistic ups and downs. When it ended I was sad the story was over.

If you're also a millennial, and you liked Normal People or The Photograph, this film is for you. For the generation that got to see Love Jones in theaters, I think you guys will like it too.

I'm white for reference. I love seeing films where black people get to be fully developed characters. We all need to see more of that. Hopefully 2022 will bring a lot films like that. Not just one or two.

Once you start this movie you become addicted to it, and you want to tell all your friends to watch it.

Really love

A beautiful cast and beautiful cinematography. Love the racial exposure the movie packs too. The soundtrack was also gorgeous, the wardrobe was splendid.

The leads had amazing chemistry, if only they gave them dialogues that helped translate their love to viewers and the storytelling was done better.

I was enjoying the movie. But then it just ended. No resolution. I kinda felt robbed. Maybe we could get a part 2.

The ticking clock on my wall, and the demanding job waiting for me in a few hours, couldn't keep me away from this moment. I believe that staying up to watch this film, and now to give it a review, when time is not on my side, is likely to reveal my sentiments toward the experience more than any word that I write hereafter. Regardless, let me be clear that I enjoyed the film but more so appreciated it.

My appreciation stems from my belief that the film is more than a love story between couples but a love story of self, of family, of friends, of community, and of culture. These are all things I treasure and respect. Although, what nearly brought me to applause was the creator's presence of mind to not make this film a fairytale but instead to paint a portrait of ambitious, every day people, who weren't born on stacks of cash, yet never saw themselves as unworthy of the highest level of success. The creator went further to color our eyes with a truth that revealed that most dreams are powered by work, and that the work may open a window of opportunity that allows fate to sneak in and take people wherever it sees fit. Such truth, most creators conveniently leave out of screenplays, or allow to become scraps on the editor's room floor, and all because those details don't summon cheers. How brave the creator must be to go against the grain.

As for the cast, they were top-notch, and seeing Suzzanne Douglas being her talented self was a pleasant surprise.

I don't usually watch films of this genre. Let me tell you this film was amazing. The casting was perfect. The characters had effective chemistry between each other. The art was beautiful and beautifully captured by the camera. The colors and the texture! The music was so emotion provoking it stands on its own. I downloaded the entire album and played it all night and the next day.

Where the movie fails...From the beginning I did not buy her interest in him. I can see it in her eyes and the things that she says. She held this all the way to the end of the movie. If I saw it on the first date I had to think...did he see it and if he did why didn't it come up for discussion? What kept him going with this relationship? He stance was a bit of a distraction but the rest of the movie was so put together I could look past it.

Thought it was going to be great the cinematography was great and the look was amazing....however once the movie really started.....It uses black tropes just to use them with no real reason or motivation as to why.... Pace was slow.. Characters were undeveloped and the story was underwhelming. The ending could have redeemed this film but it was no resolution no closure. A tota waste of an hour and a half. You can totally tell why the Lead actor had been an Etra his entire career. N ot even Michael Ely can save this film. Wondering how this got picked up by Netflix. Totally a first time effort and it shows.

I loved that is was in DC. I love that they talked about Howard. I love the friendship and the connections with family, the places, the art, the music and the church. I loved the mother and the father of both main actors! I loved the lighting, the colors, the complications, and clarifications! I loved this movie and you don't want to miss it!

The cinematography was beautiful and a great beautiful black cast however there was no chemistry. There was no character development. The storyline was not developed at all. I just didn't feel anything. There was no real dialogue between the two. It was very slow. They very clearly tired to recreate a love jones type of story which is my favorite movie but it was a fail. That classic shouldn't be touched especially if it's not done correctly. I always want to support black films and I appreciate the effort. I wanted to like it especially because of that beautiful man kofi but it just did nothing for me. When it's a really good love story you should be able to feel the chemistry through the tv and I didn't.

Really Love, I fell in love with this movie. Angel Kristi Williams and co-writer Felicia Pride wrote a beautiful love story. The chemistry between Kofi Siriboe and Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing is just amazing, I've got no clue how these two actors did not fall in love for real.

This is a must-watch.

The blatant comparisons to the 90s neo soul classic film Love Jones notwithstanding, the typecasting was underwhelming with Michael Ealy and Kofi himself was a continuation of his Ralph Angel character. More substance and originality would have benefitted this promising piece greatly. Their heart was in the right place. Support black art!

Finally a love story set in Washington, D. C. that actually includes DC, i.e. The film interweaves the people, the culture, the places, etc. And it doesn't feel like it was forced or an afterthought. Writing sounded true, directing and acting felt natural. Edits weren't jarring. Score was cool. And the DP and Colorist kicked ass.

Kudos to everyone involved.

Phenomenal movie. BUT, i was distraught about the way it ended. I felt like Stevie should have come back home to Isaiah because it was crystal clear that she really wanted to be with him as much as he wanted to be with her. But it was still a well planned, well played movie. Can we see a part 2, please?

This is love jones but step your game up and make a part 2 next year and I would love love the movie life The cast love kofi omg!

I didn't read the thing but it looked cool , I am a sucker for romantic interludes , no matter the age, color or sex! Lol, I love the idea that two people are working through something to get to something like love, is love wrought out of work? Lol, I don't know but the hand that worked through this story to deliver this lil' gem of a film imo, is marvelous , I have never heard about this writer , but I guess she does stuff! And I love this one, I truly believe the pen that wielded this thing is a nice one , that is the hand holding this pen is very nice! I can't wait to see more from these people and I shant forget about this gem for a while, great job, good stuff!

Beautiful actors, beautiful art, beautiful story, and beautiful cinematography.

I absolutely loved the authentic feel of this movie. The characters were relatable and the actors caused you to connect with them and root for them .

Beautifully filmed . I just craved one look between Stevie and Isaiah at the end . For a movie that had such a sweet feel it just dropped us too abruptly. Stevie turning and smiling at Isaiah would have said everything .