Love & Basketball

Name: Love & Basketball
Genre: Drama, Sport, Romance
Released: April 21, 2000
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 72
Cast: Omar Epps, Sanaa Lathan

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New Line Cinema | Release Date: April 21, 2000 | PG-13

Starring: Omar Epps, Sanaa Lathan

Summary: Two college basketball players (Epps and Lathan) have known each other since childhood. Their love of basketball sometimes conflicts with their love for each other.

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood

Genre(s): Drama, Sport, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 124 min

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Amy Taubin

Prince-Bythewood gives the film a style that's easy on the eye but also has muscle -- on and off the court. Read full review

Jay Carr

The cinematic equivalent of a high, arching rainbow of a three-pointer from midcourt. Read full review

Sean Oxmaker

Uses sports as metaphor for life with rare twist. Read full review

Mark Caro

The biggest missteps come toward the end, when Prince-Bythewood's storybook instincts get the best of her and force a wrap-up that doesn't feel earned. Read full review

Stephen Hunter

This one has crossover hit written all over it. Read full review

Emanuel Levy

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. Read full review

Dallas Observer Robert Wilonsky

A film built upon transitions so weak and obvious it's astonishing the entire thing doesn't collapse on itself. Read full review

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CherrieB.

Nov 21, 2006

This is the best movie eva i love omar epps he is fine he kinda looks like my old boifriend but thats not why i like him though but this movie is good. it brings him out more and more. best movie ever my favorite movie. i voted 10 but i give this movie and Omar a 1000000000000000...

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QuieshaJ.

Aug 17, 2006

this movie was funny, and romantic all at the same time, sometimes i wish my movie was like monica's (sanaa lathan) because it would be such an experince to fall in love the way she did, and who she fell in love with. I give this movie an A and thousands of plus's.

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delineo

Sep 2, 2017

Again, another low-score from metacritic that I just don't get - this movie is brilliant. It feels organic, like you're just along for the ride, but what unfolds is lovely, real and clear. This movie is a winner in my books.

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DavidW.

Dec 6, 2006

This film was one of my favorites.

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KeishlaR.

Nov 10, 2007

This movie is true fairy tale with real life problems and a sweet twist.

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Britt0817

Mar 8, 2017

Love and Basketball is a great motion picture. It demonstrates how you can either be infatuated or play ball, yet it's difficult to do both in the meantime. Monica and Quincy are the primary stars in the film. In 1981, in Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles nearby to Quincy in a decent neighborhoodLove and Basketball is a great motion picture. It demonstrates how you can either be infatuated or play ball, yet it's difficult to do both in the meantime. Monica and Quincy are the primary stars in the film. In 1981, in Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles nearby to Quincy in a decent neighborhood who are seeking after their b-ball profession before in the end becoming hopelessly enamored. Love and Basketball is a sentimental show film.

Monica who is a boyish girl. In which her family tries to misery her in attempting to act like a young lady. Who meets a NBA star and his child Quincy. When they initially meet they play a pickup game, Monica scores and Quincy pushes her, she gets a scar all over that will be on her right cheek for rest of her life. He enjoys her and asks would she be able to be his young lady, yet she doesn't recognize what that mean. Quincy kisses her and says now I need to get you flowers and ride to school with on handlebars of his bicycle. This will be reiteration of a lifetime.

One part of filmmaking that was the ambient melodies all through the motion picture. It was utilized to better pass on the inclination of a specific scene. For instance, the night that Quincy and Monica kissed there was an affection tune playing. Likewise, when their b-ball games were going ahead there were quick paced music playing. The music was utilized to build up the scene and give the watchers a feeling of desperation.

Another part of the film was incredible was the acting itself. The two co-stars were fantastic in assuming their parts. With every progression in their relationship, as the watcher, I felt where they were originating from. Amid their one-on-one match that I discussed before, they passed on such a great amount of enthusiasm for each other through the acting. I felt as if I was in the scene with them, feeling what they felt.

In conclusion, this is a great film that I would prescribe for everybody to watch. Regardless of the possibility that you aren't into b-ball , it is still a show that will shield your consideration from start to finish. I've watched it a hundred circumstances, despite everything it gets my consideration without fail. I'm stunned by the storyline and in addition the immense acting. Be that as it may, in the event that you don't believe me watch it and discover how fascinating it is for yourself.… Expand

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WesM.

Aug 2, 2008

While admirably unsentimental, it's nevertheless unengaging, poorly acted and frequently boring... though I confess I had little interest in the subject matter.

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