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Boris Kodjoe, Erik Weiner, Method Man

Friends since childhood, a magazine editor (Lathan) and a hip-hop record exec (Diggs) stumble into romantic territory.

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PG-13, 109 min.

Directed by: Rick Famuyiwa

Release Date: October 11, 2002

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DVD Release Date: February 11, 2003

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Flixster Reviews (2,868)

  • AgentLexi2132
    June 29, 2007
    AgentLexi2132
    One of 2002's most underrated films, Brown Sugar offers more than you'd expect from a conventional romantic comedy.
  • RiderOfTheStorms
    September 14, 2006
    RiderOfTheStorms
    I think this a great movie.
  • poohtiger
    July 19, 2009
    poohtiger
    Somehow I had never seen this movie before last night and I couldn't believed that I hadn't. It's a very good romantic comedy/drama that will remind you a little of When Harry Met Sally. There is even a scene where Taye Diggs character (Dre) spouts off on the different types of w...( read more)omen and which ones are just to date and which ones are to marry, that scene echoes Billy Crystal's similar scene in Harry met Sally. Anyway this film main storyline has childhood friends Dre and Sidney (the gorgeous Sanaa Lathan) flirting around the issue of whether to just remain friends or become something closer. The point becomes moot when Dre ends up marrying hot to trot Reese (played by Nicole Ari Parker, who for once plays the bad girl instead of the usual saint). But Dre and Sidney still are such close friends that he spends more time with her than his own wife which leads to some friction. This being a romantic comedy, you know things will eventually turn out for the better, but getting there is what makes this movie works. A talented cast works wonders including Diggs and Lathan but also Queen Latifah as Sidney's cousin; Mos Def as a singer trying to break into the business, who is helped by Dre; and Parker. But the standout is Sanaa Lathan as Sidney. She manages to make her character seem very real, showing every emotion possible for happiness to sadness and all in between. When she is onscreen, the camera definitely loves her and so will audiences. Did I mention she was drop dead gorgeous. There are only a handful of women or men for that matter that can hold your attention with their acting ability and looks at the same time. I would put Ms Lathan up there with the legendary Elizabeth Taylor in her prime. So I highly recommend this movie, great for couples, great for romance lovers, great for film lovers in general.
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    Dre: It's when you talk like that, that's what makes me think that you're jealous.
    Sidney 'Syd' Shaw: What?
    Dre: Yes. Jealous!
    Sidney 'Syd' Shaw: [throws a cookie on the table] No wonder you two are married, you're both crazy! Look here, contrary to what you and your wife may think, I don't spend my nights thinkin' about you, okay?
    Dre: Shh! Lower the voice.
    Sidney 'Syd' Shaw: I got a man who's fine, intelligent, successful, and gives it to me on a very, very regular basis and the s**t is the bomb!
    Dre: So! I don't care what -
    Sidney 'Syd' Shaw: Dre I need you to be happy for me. I need you to be there for me, just like you asked of me. So - so I can have tea and eat cucumber sandwiches with the crust cut off!
  • ileo
    April 12, 2007
    ileo
    A great movie!
  • Hillshire
    November 1, 2009
    Hillshire
    OMG I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!! ITS SO CUTE!!!
  • HateYouIgnorant
    October 31, 2009
    HateYouIgnorant
    !Comercial or Stupid! :|
  • Janrulezs2
    October 17, 2009
    Janrulezs2
    Good movie, it's a good example of a true friendship
  • SageSlowdive
    October 12, 2009
    SageSlowdive
    Black racist stupid.
  • mohamed09ikran
    October 2, 2009
    mohamed09ikran
    i love this movie...
  • sweetyliciouse
    August 20, 2009
    sweetyliciouse
    hey i really like to see this movie

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Critic Reviews

October 11, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

Lathan and Diggs make an immensely likable couple, and the supporting cast strikes all the right notes. full review

October 11, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

A romantic comedy, yes, but one with characters who think and talk about their goals, and are working on hard decisions. full review

October 11, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Bland if amiable. full review

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