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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

Rated: R [See Full Rating] language and some sexuallity

Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins

Genre: Comedies

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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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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04/04/02
Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
New York Times
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Sitcom-ish but lively and amusing ensemble comedy that treats its intelligent, emotionally conflicted characters with respect...

Full Review Source: Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) | comment Comment
05/15/03
John Beifuss
John Beifuss
Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)

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.

Full Review Source: Charlotte Observer | comment Comment
05/09/03
Lawrence Toppman
Lawrence Toppman
Charlotte Observer

The movie's low budget shows, but the competent (many of them also sitcom veterans) cast keeps things moving smoothly.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
04/05/02
Maitland McDonagh
Maitland McDonagh
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Don't let the title fool you into dismissing this as another Steven Seagal action snooze.

Full Review Source: Creative Loafing | comment Comment
05/13/03
Matt Brunson
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing

Middleton ... has assembled a clique of familiar, broadly drawn characters, but her film manages to rise above sitcom status, thanks to their sassy repartee.

Full Review Source: New York Post | comment Comment
04/05/02
Megan Turner
Megan Turner
New York Post

Too many exchanges are sitcom-smooth.

Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
05/08/03
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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07/26/05
Emanuel Levy
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An embarrassingly amateurish and cloying comedy.

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02/09/02
Eric D. Snider
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05/20/08
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