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Premium (2006)

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Frankie L. Faison, Hill Harper, and Zoe Saldana star in director Pete Chatmon's tale of an emerging African American actor who embarks on a frantic race to prevent the love of his life from marrying another man. After being ejected from a casting call for a tempestuous outburst, told by his mother that he will soon be homeless in the city, and discovering that his one-time fiancée is set to be married in just thirty-eight hours, the lovelorn thespian sets out to get his act together and convince

R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Drama, Comedy

Apr 17, 2007

Codeblack TV

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All Critics (7) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (0) | DVD (1)

In gasoline terms, Premium isn't. But the romantic dramedy has some high-octane emotional moments, thanks to writer-director Pete Chatmon's wise dissection of the games one-time lovers play.

March 1, 2007 Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Comment
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Standout thesping by stars Dorian Missick and Zoe Saldana, along with fully fleshed-out secondary roles, distinguish Pete Chatmon's gentle comedy.

August 4, 2006 Full Review Source: Variety | Comment
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Chatmon reworks many elements of Robert Townsend's erratic 1987 film Hollywood Shuffle into a fluent story that favors character over satire.

August 4, 2006 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | Comment
Chicago Sun-Times
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A high-stakes romantic comedy which pits a bourgie brother against another from the 'hood who knows how to keep it real.

April 21, 2007 Full Review Source: NewsBlaze | Comment
NewsBlaze

Has a problem with its slack and meandering narrative...but it's still well worth a look for its generous wit, casual insightfulness, and love of humanity.

April 2, 2007 Full Review Source: Film Journal International | Comment
Film Journal International

A high-stakes romantic comedy which pits a bourgie brother against another from the 'hood who knows how to keep it real.

March 8, 2007 Full Review Source: EURWeb | Comment
EURWeb

Chatmon's ability to inject humor while addressing some serious issues with the film business and romantic relationships add to his talent and makes "Premium" worth seeing.

February 26, 2007 Full Review Source: BlackFilm.com | Comment
BlackFilm.com

Premium's believable moments slightly prevail over its inauthentic ones, helping writer-director Pete Chatmon's modestly played drama just barely cross over the brink of compelling naturalism.

February 20, 2007 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
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Interesting independent film, good performances.

December 11, 2007
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Low budget film about a guy who is a struggling actor that comes in contact with his old girlfriend and finds out she is getting hitched in a few days to another man. He is still in love with this girl who is getting married. I didn't like the ending. Dorian Missick and Zoe Saldana make the film worth watching. 5/10

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