Really Love

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 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.

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.

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 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.