LOVE AND BASKETBALL is the powerful story of two next-door neighbors in Los Angeles who grow up loving basketball and, eventually, each other. Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps) have wanted to be basketball stars since they were kids. Monica has had to work hard to establish herself as a presence, while Quincy was born with natural star potential. As the two struggle to reach their goals of playing professionally, they must also deal with their feelings for each other.
Theatrical Release: April 21, 2000 (NATIONAL)
Love and Basketball Reviews:
"...LOVE & BASKETBALL is a touching romance, rich in humour and finely acted..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
-- Daniel Etherington, Total Film
"...Charming....This is an extremely well-acted movie. Lathan in particular is a marvel..."
-- Eric Harrison, Los Angeles Times
"This is a neat, sweet and untypical sports-themed romance..."
-- Stephen Dalton, Uncut
"...[The film] has an enchanting, lived-in homeyness....a promising first movie from a filmmaker with a lot to offer..."-- Elvis Mitchell, New York Times
"...Effortlessly erotic in a way that few films are..."
-- Emanuel Levy, Variety
"...Breaks away from other sports-themed dramas, thanks to the clarity and dash of Prince-Bythewood's agile directorial style and the exciting originality of the subject..." -- Rating: A-
-- Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
I hate love movies I hated love movies, but I loved this movie. Great story, great characters, and great romantic ending. I'm sold. Submitted by King of Lithonia (Lithonia, Ga. (Atlanta Suburb)) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
love n basketball I love this movie. its so romantic. it is the best movie i have ever seen. its just beautiful Submitted by drew1934 (mississauga ontario) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Beautiful Movie This Film is really beautiful beacause it shows the growth and development of the two main charecters from childhood to adulthood. Theres much more about the movie that makes it a classic, but you have to see it for yourself..its a really great film. Submitted by West Palm Beach, Florida (Andy) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Loved it! I love this movie! It is now my favorite movie.
Submitted by Marti (Johnston, IA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The very best The music in this movie was excellent. Along with the chemistry between Sanna Lathan and Omar Epps, the songs that were chosen made this the best movie/soundtrac I've seen/heard in a very long time. After this movie was probably out more than six months and my fourteen year old begging me to watch this film I finally did and believe me it was well worth it. Submitted by a reviewer (Charlotte, NC) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Region 1 Snap Case Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital Surround - English Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Music Video Audio Commentary (3) Bloopers: Blooper Reel Documentary:
1. THE RISE OF FEMALE ATHLETES 2. THE PORTRAYAL OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN BY THE AMERICAN MEDIA DVD-ROM Features: Screenplay Storyboards
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