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30 Years to Life (2002)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:6
Rotten:3
Average Rating:5.6/10
Theatrical Release:2002
Synopsis: A spirited and intelligent ensemble comedy that follows the lives of a group of friends as each faces the emotional crisis that comes with turning 30. Fueled by a superb script and a great cast,... A spirited and intelligent ensemble comedy that follows the lives of a group of friends as each faces the emotional crisis that comes with turning 30. Fueled by a superb script and a great cast, Middleton has fashioned a frothy, yet savvy, portrait of upper-class, urban, African American Gen-Xers who confront the specter of adulthood and grownup responsibilities of marriage, children, and career with fear, trepidation, and an urgent desire to escape. With a zestful and truthful ring, 30 Years to Life portrays a set of engaging and personable characters: an investment banker with a great portfolio but few prospects for companionship; a stand-up comedian whose future in the biz is more than a little uncertain; a real-estate agent fighting a lifelong battle with weight; a marketing executive who fears that getting ahead is akin to growing old; and a young man in a long-term relationship who is being asked, "Where does it go from here?" [More]
Starring: Erika Alexander, Melissa DeSousa, Kadeem Hardison, Tracy Morgan
Starring: Erika Alexander, Melissa DeSousa, Kadeem Hardison, Tracy Morgan, Paula Jai Parker, Allen Payne, T. E. Russell
Director: Vanessa Middleton
Director: Vanessa Middleton
Screenwriter: Vanessa Middleton
Producer: Vanessa Middleton
Studio: Kino International
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Reviews for 30 Years to Life
Sitcom-ish but lively and amusing ensemble comedy that treats its intelligent, emotionally conflicted characters with respect...
Don't let the title fool you into dismissing this as another Steven Seagal action snooze.
The acting can be subtle (Payne) or broad (Alexander), laid-back (Morgan) or laid on thick (De Sousa). Yet these performance variations matter less than the honesty of the situations.
The movie's low budget shows, but the competent (many of them also sitcom veterans) cast keeps things moving smoothly.
Middleton ... has assembled a clique of familiar, broadly drawn characters, but her film manages to rise above sitcom status, thanks to their sassy repartee.
A light, engaging, well-carpentered film, with a quick wit and a sense of character just deep enough to lend some weight to the laugh lines.
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