Restraining Order

"Restraining Order," on its own, is a powerful and often moving film. Reggie Gaskins makes an ingratiating and positively manly lawyer/hero. Sean Blakemore contributes alternating fire and sensitivity to his role as the picture's abusive husband. Gaskins's script is forceful and deftly builds suspense, and, as director, he deftly creates an ever- increasing mood of tension. Yet towering above it all, making the greatest impression is Robin Givens's performance as abused wife Diane McNeil. In her early scenes with Gaskins, she makes us feel her closeness and affection for him. In her scenes with Blakemore, she has us believing that her life with him has been sheer hell. And when she breaks down and acknowledges that her claims that she has been repeatedly abused by him were exaggerated out of her frustration that she "wasn't happy," her vulnerability and incisiveness has us not only not hating her but wanting to reach out our arms to her (Also: She fills her scenes with her son with motherly warmth and familial love). Such films as "Boomerang" and "Head of State" and "Flip the Script" have freely displayed Robin's rich talent for comedy. "Restraining Order," like her made-for-TV flick "The Penthouse," openly shows off her chops as a dramatic actress. And all of the aforementioned films clearly prove that Robin Givens deserves to be known not as "The Most Hated Woman in America" but as "The Most Talented Black Woman in America."

This movie was definitely a good movie to see! Although there are some minor incidences where the movie does not seem to always flow together, the overall idea of the movie was really good. The suspense was excellent in the beginning because it kept you focused on the movie and why the leading lady was acting the way she was. I thought that the law office secretary was hilarious! The last scene between Diane and Dexter was excellent! The drama in that scene was intense. I would also like to add that the two leading men were VERY handsome! Ladies, you all need to see this movie and get a visual of how a man is supposed (and not supposed) to treat a lady. The man from earth is right....the movie does not deserve one star, because it deserves way more credit than that! Only an inexperienced film critic would give this movie (a movie by the way that has sold out in every movie store that I go to) unproductive criticism and a bad rating! GO BUY IT TODAY!

This is really an excellent movie. It needs to be in Theatres. Sean Blakemore was outstanding and this is the best acting I've ever seen Robin Givens do. Also, the writer and director who is also in the film did an extraordinary job as director and actor, something rarely seen in Hollywood. I give him major props for wearing all the hats and wearing them well. He also wrote the film. I like watching him on EVE. He's funny and in this movie he's funny and dramatic. And N'Bushe Wright is no joke. I didn't know she was as funny as she was. It was great seeing her in a comedic role. I really like, one of my favorite actresses. It was also good seeing Uncle Phil - James Avery, he played a heck of a judge. This was really a great movie.

In Reggie Gaskins' latest film, Restraining Order, you'll get an opportunity to see the works of Robin Givens, as well as the phenomenal performance of Sean Blakemore, who continues to show the world that he has what it takes to bring such a thrilling novel alive. The storyline flowed tremendously well, and as Diane(Robin) tries to separate herself from a marriage that she no longer wants to be in, Dontae(Sean) ain't having it. Like many men who put forth every effort to "take care of home", Dontae is stunned by his wife's sudden non interest and he turns into a crazed individual. A divorce is not an option for him and the story has a traumatic ending, proving that honesty is definitely the best policy. The most enjoyable thing about this movie is the ability to keep the viewer speculating and wondering who the other man is. Once the individual was revealed, it was a shocker and I certainly didn't see it coming. No doubt, this is one to add to your DVD collection.

James Avery, Robin Givens, N'Bushe Wright, Mari Morrow, Reggie Gaskins

I am not really sure which movie the previous comment is referring to. Atrocious, crappy, abominable and unbelievably stupid are just some of the adjectives that would describe this movie. This movie suffers from poor acting, awful direction and a disastrous script. It has all the ingredients of a trash movie. Ultimately, it was a painful experience watching this movie.The director of this movie seriously needs to reconsider his career options. If there is anything that this movie has to offer to the world, then it should be used as a case study for film students to learn how not to make a movie. I wouldn't certainly recommend this movie to even my worst enemy. (Well, that's not entirely true; If I had to kill someone, I'd let him watch this movie). All I can think of saying is YUCK !!!