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Plot: At the heart of this dynamic film is the love of a man for a woman, a mother for a son, and a brother for a brother. Rarely is one man's struggle for inner peace so poignantly displayed as in this eng...( read more read more... )rossingly sexy and unflinchingly violent love story. Lyric is the young woman who rekindles the dreams of a man tormented by a father's alcoholic violence now perpetuated by an unstable brother. Allen Payne and Jada Pinkett make for one of the screen's most memorable duos in the title roles. Each brings emotional intensity paired with powerful sexuality to their roles. Director Doug McHenry speaks to the 1990s by deftly balancing the story's heightened drama with just enough hope to give it impact. --Rochelle O'Gorman

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  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    October 2, 2008
    It was good.The ending had me confused for a second. Man and the dream he was having was weird too..I totally thought it was his brother who did it...His Brother was stupid tho..
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 7, 2008
    A movie that helped me to understand what becoming a man, a Black man, and an American man...is all about. Black Men United's "U Will Know" still counts as one of my favorite songs.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 8, 2008
    A GOOD "TRYING TO BETTER MY LIFE" TYPE OF MOVIE WITH
    A LITTLE MADNESS TO CONTEND WITHIN THE FAMILY CIRCLE.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 11, 2008
    Jason, I am TRYING to love you, but I don't want my heart broken. But that's exactly what you're gonna do if you keep trying to save a brother that don't want to be saved!
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    December 6, 2007
    decent drama and love story. this film starred a few actors i dont care for but for some reason in this film they worked ok. the story was decent but the end was melodramatic and over the top.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 25, 2007
    What you found is quiet in a world full of thunder. What person living in this environment can't relate to this love story? Some choices are just hard.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 23, 2007
    How could you not love this movie? Loving, poetic, touching, and thugs for those woman who likes a little thug in their lives (smile). Seriously, I love this movie too.
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 7, 2007
    I thought this movie moved too slow for me. I thought the relationships between the characters was believable however. I believe Jason had a struggle in his life, trying to take of everyone else & keep everyone in tact.
    Its amazing to see the difference in the paths the two brothers took & the reasons behind it. I think in reality it is more common than shown.
    It was a good romantic drama with an okay storyline. Just couldn't hold my attention, like other love stories of this nature.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 26, 2007
    I liked this movie simply b/c it wasn't your typical urban movie. It had real emotion and it didn't glorify the negativity that plagues urban environment.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 16, 2007
    I am telling you, The brothas are representin' wrongly in this movie in the iareas of loive, stremgth and courae. The love scenes are intense and as real as the COME! LOL!!!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 18, 2007
    "Here's a blast from the past" What a wonderful love story, and both Allen Payne and Jada Pinkett Smith were young and fresh to the movie scene. What do you think???
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    January 14, 2007
    real good kinda underground movie,l most people haven't heard of it. real nice early jada pinkett sex scenes! especially in the grass! woohoo! decent story line that could be a tear jerker if you let it...
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 31, 2006
    Very strong emotional performance from all concerned, especially the virtually unknown Bokkem Woodbine. Half a star taken off for the over-cheesy romance scenes, though!
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 5, 2006
    Good story and acting about love and the challenges being a man has to offer a guy who just wants to fly straight.

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  • Rated: (R)
  • Directed by: Doug McHenry
  • Genres: Drama
  • Released: September 28, 1994
  • DVD Released: January 18, 2000

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