I went to see Just Wright starring Queen Latifah and Common over the weekend. I really enjoyed the movie. I love a good romantic story. It was like watching a good romance novel come to life on screen. It was a hit with me.
The movie came in at #4 in the box office this past weekend, which is good for a Black romantic movie, but I really would have liked to see it go #1. Black romantic movies can be successful, but it’s up to avid movie watchers to make it happen. If you love romance novels, then definitely support the movie. Of course, you’re not going to like every romance movie, just like you don’t like every romance novel; but if we want to see more romantic movies with AAs as the main characters, we have to support the ones that do get made.
Queen Latifah (Leslie) of course is an outstanding actress. She’s good with whoever her leading man is; whether it be LL Cool J or in this case Common (Scott). Common was sexy in his role as the NBA superstar. Of course, there has to be a conflict, which came in the form of Leslie’s gold digging god sister Morgan (Paula Patton).
I’m sure I’ll be adding Just Wright to my personal DVD collection, along with my copies of Love Jones, Love & Basketball, Brown Sugar, The Best Man, and a few others.
Let’s hope Just Wright leads to more movies in the genre starring us.
Have you seen Just Wright? If so, what did you think? Do you want to see more Black romance movies made or is it just me?
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Love black romances. I have to go see this soon.
I totally agree Shelia. I had the same thoughts when I seen the movie, that it was like watching a really good novel come to life. with me being a wannabe fiction writer, I paid close attention to every detail in the movie. and Queen Latifah was perfect for this movie. No one could have done it better.
We are definitly lacking when it comes to romantic black movies, and I would love to see much more
angelia Reply:
May 18th, 2010 at 8:20 am
I plan to go see it, but I have been so busy, my agency is dealing with oil spill and a new book…but a romance is just what the Dr. ordered…
angelia
My husband doesn’t care for romantic comedies, but I’d like to see this with a girlfriend. The problem is, it’s so hard to find the time…
I love romantic comedies!
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