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Told largely from the point of view of the woman, this career-versus-love story still develops the perspective of the man persuasively, as Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps reveal their characters' motives with nuances of expression that transcend the dialogue.
The pic is so well directed and lead performance by Sanaa Lathan so charismatic that audiences will overlook the script's flaws and root for the central duo.
Satisfying, enjoyable and smart.
Mawkishly heartfelt, but actress Sanaa Lathan performs as if she were lit from within.
An unusual but engaging mix of the overwrought and the understated, a picture that, at two hours plus, keeps threatening to overstay its welcome and yet always pulls us back into its conversational orbit.
The humor is terrific, the cinematography has a burnished glow, and the score is lush.
Good romance, but strong sexuality for a PG-13.
This romantic drama from writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood is well-acted.
The surprise element here is that the film takes Monica's career, and her love of the game, as seriously, probably more seriously, than it does Quincy's.
With Prince's fresh script and engaging performances ... Love and Basketball has more than enough appeal to keep audiences interested until the clock runs out.
Stylishly shot and bursting with visual and sexual energy, this is confident black women's film-making and an eloquent tribute to the girl with the permanently grazed knees -- and about time too.
Thanks to Spike Lee's production company for giving a talented newcomer a good start.
It's a fine example of a conventionally made picture which follows all the rules yet still emerges as fresh and original.
Prince-Bythewood, a first-time feature filmmaker out of UCLA's film school, tells a story that is at once warm and heartfelt -- and often funny as well.
The chemistry between the two stars is exactly right. They are entirely believable as friends, as rivals and as lovers -- a tricky combination for any acting pair.
This film does at least feature superior acting and a solid script.
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