A Descoberta Perfeita

As soon as I saw the lead actress I knew she'll be playing her usual role. A high powered boss chick struggling with falling in love, blah blah. Beautiful people but so lack lustre. The guest appearance from a washed up rapper and dreadful acting from the YouTuber made it so cringeworthy. It was nice seeing the legendary Janet Hubert and that's it.

I liked was the throwback music from the likes of Sweet Sable who was on the Above the Rim soundtrack and the few guest appearances from several celebrities and of course the comedian Godfrey.

Other than that, I absolutely lost interest. It became boring.

The shots of New York and the colors they used in the film is 10/10. But the actual movie seems rushed and forced. Zero chemistry whatsoever. The story is beautiful and I'm sure it felt beautiful to read the book. But that did not happen with this film. Which is disappointing. As a black woman I love watching black love. Idk lately it seems to me and I hate to say it, but production has gotten so much better with black films but the acting falls flat. Even with good established actors. Maybe use up and coming actors? Who still relate to us everyday black folk? It felt like all of the actors were just going through scenes and reading the script instead of connecting with it.

The cinematography was decent but it main characters had zero chemistry. I don't think that either of them worked. It had poor editing which made it disjointed at times; it was very annoying like what was the plot again? I think it all came downhill from the scene how they first met. I was like what?

I had to rewind several times and once it was over I said I'll start from the beginning and try to better understand why after watching the entire movie I felt weary and disappointed. I'm sure at all what to make of it; I listened to the audiobook long before. The audiobook had great narration but some parts were not believable like the movie. I didn't believe they were in love. I didn't believe that. She was heartbroken from the other relationship. I didn't even believe the male main character was the son of her boss. I found myself wondering what two people would pull off this film than those two.

It wasn't romantic at all. I wish I could think of more good things to say. The entire movie just didn't come to life.

I was excited to see a Gabriel Union movie as she brings so much charm and warmth to the characters she plays but I have no idea what I just watched.

There was no chemistry between the leads, felt as friends at most. There was no flow in the movie, it felt like they were trying to check off boxes with requirements in how to put a movie together.

The characters themselves were made into an exaggerated version of whatever personality they were supposed to be.

I can safely assume that they did not do the book justice and I haven't even read it.

Can't recommend this unless you feel like you have some time to waste.

Prepare for a rollercoaster of cringe and irritation! The two main leads in this film seemed more like pretty faces on a billboard than actors with real chemistry. The acting, to put it kindly, was subpar to say the least, which is ironic given the big names who came to play in this. Don't even get me started with the cringetopia that was the first meet-up between the main leads.

And let's not forget about Gina Torres, who sadly became a caricature of herself in this film. Known for her captivating performances in the past, it was disheartening to see her reduced to a one-dimensional, over-the-top cringe portrayal.

And oh, the patchy editing! Is it an avant-garde attempt at abstract art, or did someone accidentally spill coffee on the cutting room floor? I must admit, it was quite the artistic statement-except the statement was "please stop torturing me with this jumbled mess." The sporadic cuts and disjointed scenes were positively headache-inducing, almost like a migraine set to music. Irritation level: off the charts!

Here's the thing: I didn't go into this film expecting a cinematic masterpiece or an Oscar-worthy performance. I simply wanted a guilty pleasure romcom-a light-hearted addition to my list of shamelessly enjoyable flicks. But alas, I ended up drowning in a sea of regret for sacrificing a precious 90 minutes of my life. If only I could request a refund for lost time!

Now, let's talk about that third act. What on earth was that? Seriously, it was a blob of unnecessary events which left me questioning if someone was trying to live out their wildest fantasies through the characters.

In conclusion, this film was a cringeworthy disaster that left me irritated to the core. The lack of chemistry, subpar acting, and puzzling editing choices made it a regrettable experience. If you're looking for an award-winning performance, you won't find it here. But if you're in the mood for an unintentional comedy or a masterclass in what not to do in filmmaking, then by all means, grab your popcorn and prepare for a wild ride.

Rating: One star (for every pretty face, but that's about it!)