August 13, 2009
Iliked it enuff but i wouldnt watch again
Halle Berry, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Michael Ealy
A drama set in the 1920s, where free-spirited Janie Crawford's search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging the morals of her small town. Based on the novel by Zora ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 29, 2005
Stats: 426 reviews
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April 25, 2009Never read the book before you watch the movie, because you'll always feel the movie adaptation sucks
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November 9, 2009This film really made me notice Halle Berry as an outstanding actor. The film is such a beautiful story of Janie Starks and her journey to discover herself and who she really is. The storyline has so many beautiful and also some sad moments but it's a great journey to go on. Hall...( read more)
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August 7, 2009This movie was a poor adaptation of a poor book. With the exception of Halle Berry, the acting was pretty bad. The attempt at make-up wasn't good either. People appear the same from decade to decade.
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July 29, 2009wow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch,.....its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie.....i think that halle berry, ruben santago-hudson, michael ealy, suzan-lori parks, lorraine toussaint, nicki micheaux play go...( read more)
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June 22, 2009I have waited so long to see this movie and now that I finally have I find that it was well worth the wait. Janie's story wouldn't have touched me or meant so much to me if I was younger. You have to know a little about life and love before this movie can truly speak to you and n...( read more)
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May 26, 2009This movie gave vision to the viewers, it depicted the book which was written by Zora Neal Hurston, to a tee.
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July 25, 2008This movie sucked! If you like romance novels and bad movies, then you will love this one. I would rather be torn to shreds, rather than to have to watch this movie again; it sucked! It's to bad too, it had a good cast, but the performances were terrible.
Take care all,
William
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May 19, 2007If you like this movie you should read the book; or if you haven't seen it yet, read the book first. THis movie is definitely not as good as the book.
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February 27, 2007I only saw this movie once too, but it IS one of those movies that you get totally lost in and I really really want to it again.
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