The Pass

Its not so much about the low budget, kudos to that....its more about making a real FILM. Todd did that...However I agree with the others, over doing scenes does not make better scenes. Rushing to get a film finished can lead to lesser quality acting and scenes. I just don't think Kandi should be acting. Even in The Chi her skills are forced . Clearly. You DON'T HAVE TO BE AN ACTRESS KANDI! It's ok to be a singer, producer, director....but acting is definitely not your talent. Drew is always a great actress, I just think her personal stress from her clearly unloyal husband really has her off her game....but don't let that squash her future.... Hollywood aka Tyler Perry really needs to start casting Drew Sidora . We do get tired of seeing the same black women constantly in acting roles that im certain ALOT of other black women are equally talented for. Todd has good direction, he's just focused on budget when clearly that shouldn't be a major factor. Afterall im sure his wife isn't skimping on her productions/ products etc...how much money do y'all need to make??? Too many irons in the fire.... Make another film Todd, with only your name headlining.

Watch it if you have nothing else better to do. Drew Sidora is a star!!! She did the best she could with what she had. She's an amazing actress, period. The woman who played the best friend also deserves accolades, that's all I got. Kandi should've remained off screen and stayed behind the scenes. It wasn't necessarily a bad plot, just far fetched and over the top. Makes me wonder if Todd is setting up Kandi for the okie lol...but no, on a serious note, it's not bad. I definitely wouldn't watch again, nor would I recommend it, but Drew did a really great job. We knew from watching her on The Game that she was a winner. Kandi, stick to writing songs. Todd, stick to mooching.

Props to Candi and Todd for making a "low budget" film through their respective companies. However, this is not a good movie by any stretch of the imagination. The "actors" seem like some attractive people who were plucked from the street and given roles, the storyline isn't cohesive, there is no character development, no arc, nothing. What irked me the most is that the whole movie is based on giving someone a "pass" in marriage to see other people, but there was absolutely no reason for this couple to come to this decision! They weren't having intimacy issues or romance issues. It made no sense to see other people just because the main character's mom is meddling in their lives! The whole setup for why they did it in the first place didn't make any sense, and it's what the whole movie is about!

While I think it's wonderful to support your community and people you like from TV, coming on here to give this movie a 10/10 and write things like "great plot and acting!" and "must see!! Keep them coming!" like you've never seen Fences or Set It Off or Brown Sugar, is not doing anyone any favors. Not the producers who may think this is actually worth watching, not the actors who will think they don't need to improve, and most certainly NOT the viewers who are expecting a half decent film. This movie is not good.

I can appreciate wanting to make a flim, but this is a prime example of "just because you have the means to, doesn't mean you should".

A few things: I don't like being negative but the 2 stars are for Drew's acting and Todd for his first movie. The -8 stars are for the following harsh but honest observations: There are a few decent amateur actors like Drew's mom & boss but every other actor was awful! Very hard to watch.

Personally, I think Todd & Kandi had the oppty to elevate our people and not use the "N" word but apparently they think that's how all AA speak to each other which is sad. Not 1 man in the entire film had screen appeal and their acting was cringey. Drew's sex scene was the only thing that demonstrated acting.

This film follows Nina (Drew Sidora) and Maurice (Rob Riley), a married couple who decide to explore an unconventional idea - a "hall pass" from fidelity.

What starts as a straightforward concept takes an unexpected turn,

leading to deception and intrigue.

The film's clever storytelling keeps viewers on the edge, surprising them with unexpected plot twists just when they think they've figured it all out.

In "The Pass," creative storytelling and gripping intrigue blend seamlessly to deliver an engaging cinematic experience.

While Kandi shines on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" and in her music career, her foray into acting might not be her strongest suit.

Her performances lack conviction and appear somewhat lackluster. In "The Pass," her portrayal falls a bit short, lacking the necessary depth.

However, the film remains enjoyable, especially with a glass of wine in hand. The drama.