This DVD feature film stars Mos Def, Nicole Ari Parker, Boris Kodjoe and Queen Latifah. Special DVD features include a Director's commentary, 5 deleted scenes, music videos by Erykah Badu featuring Common and Mos Def featuring Faith Evans.
Rick Famuyiwa breathes a refreshing burst of air into the romantic comedy genre with BROWN SUGAR, a film that is as much a tribute to hip-hop as it is a celebration of friendship and love. Dre (Taye Diggs) and Sidney (Sanaa Lathan), best friends since elementary school, have been in love with rap music since they can remember. It has even carried through into their adult lives. Dre is making a successful living as a record executive, while Sidney has just taken over as editor-in-chief at one of the hip-hop community's most popular magazines. Somehow, romance has never been an issue between the two, until they both find new loves of their own--for Dre, it's the beautiful Reese (Nicole Ari Parker), for Sidney, it's basketball star Kelby (Boris Kodjoe). Disillusioned with the lackluster music that his label continually puts out, Dre decides to branch out on his own. Sidney gives him a loan to support his bold new venture, but it is this unflinching support that eventually begins to grate on Reese and Kelby, forcing Dre and Sidney to confront their true feelings. Famuyiwa's crowd-pleasing film is boosted by Mos Def and Queen Latifah's hysterical supporting performances.
"...[The film] sustains the charm of an early 60's New York romance..."
-- Dave Kehr, New York Times
"...A sly and sophisticated romantic comedy with a depth of characterization matched by its appreciation of the world of hip-hop..."
-- Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
"...Sufficiently smooth, sexy and tuneful....Parker and Kodjoe sizzle..."
-- Todd McCarthy, Variety
"...A romantic comedy, yes, but one with characters who think and talk about their goals, and are working hard on decisions....It's observant..."-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"...A film whose tough choices and bittersweet ending keep it real..."-- Jennifer Armstrong, Entertainment Weekly
Movie This is a very good movie...I enjoyed every minute of it.....its an update to date Love Jones Submitted by tatika976 (Houston, TX, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Smooth and Cool After seeing Love Jones I have kept my eyes out for another film that lives up to its smoothness and romance. This film does it, using Hip Hop as a metaphor for the two main characters relationship is an interesting slant. Both actors do a brilliant job, its funny, funky and romantic and filled with lots of talented people and has a little to say about the love of original Hip Hop. Submitted by a reviewer (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Brown sugar is Great Brown Sugar is one of those movies that makes you wish all of it happened to you. It is a good movie with a good soundtrack too. Submitted by a reviewer (Springfield, MO, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
EXCELLENT It is all that. Another one of my favorite actress, Sanaa Lathan, portrays as Taye's best friend was an outstanding performance. Lathan and Diggs made the movie come alive. Everyone knew they were in love, except for them. Boris Kodjoe was handsome and sexy. I really liked the arrogance and nonchalant role Nicole Ari Parker played, she was very good at it. Submitted by Angela Allen (HOUSTON, TX) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
funnny and exciting i feel that this was and excellent movie and that the actors did a great job. they didnt look like actors , but instead they looked as if they really were interested in each other . Submitted by a reviewer (morrisville pa., usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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