Not Easily Broken

Name: Not Easily Broken
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: January 9, 2009
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 43
Cast: Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson

2009

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Screen Gems | Release Date: January 9, 2009 | PG-13

Starring: Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson

Summary: Chronicling the story of one couple's love, loss and ultimate faith in one another, Not Easily Broken follows the lives of Dave and Clarice Johnson in their second decade of marriage. Dave's dreams of major league baseball success were dashed by an injury in college, leading him to a steady but unfulfilling career as the head of a smallChronicling the story of one couple's love, loss and ultimate faith in one another, Not Easily Broken follows the lives of Dave and Clarice Johnson in their second decade of marriage. Dave's dreams of major league baseball success were dashed by an injury in college, leading him to a steady but unfulfilling career as the head of a small construction firm. Clarice is basking in the glow of real estate stardom, creating a life that revolves around her rise to the top. She has become blind to Dave's needs, the most important being his desire to become a father and start a family with her. Soon Dave and Clarice must face a married couple's most serious questions: are we really meant to be together, and if we are, how do we fight to keep what we have built as man and wife? (Sony Pictures)… Expand

Director: Bill Duke

Genre(s): Drama, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 99 min

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Chris Nashawaty

Laughter through tears is director Bill Duke's M.O., and he hits the bull's-eye of that modest target. Read full review

Wesley Morris

For most of Not Easily Broken, I wondered why the movie wasn't worse. Then I remembered it was directed by the veteran Bill Duke, who applies ample TLC. Read full review

Claudia Puig

Well-acted and involving. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Exerts an unmistakable appeal, thanks to an absorbing story and fine performances from Morris Chestnut and Taraji P. Henson. Read full review

Justin Berton

Unfortunately, for those who do not subscribe to the notion that God's dust smooths a marriage's rough patches, but rather hard work by people do, the message rings hollow. Read full review

Scott Foundas

These resourceful actors -- to say nothing of the audience -- deserve better. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Perry Seibert

Those looking for genuine drama should probably look elsewhere. Read full review

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dooziedreal

Feb 2, 2009

The movie was fantastico. I enjoyed every scene of the movie. excellent perfecto. It's motivated me to by the book. I goota get it. It captured al audiences, It wasn't just black.

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JadeInTheATL

Jan 13, 2009

One might expect preachy, but instead just life affirming. With the exception of the Mother-In-Law the characters are realistically written. The script creaks a bit as some scenes don't flow from the narrative but drop in like they were cut and pasted. It could have benefited from a One might expect preachy, but instead just life affirming. With the exception of the Mother-In-Law the characters are realistically written. The script creaks a bit as some scenes don't flow from the narrative but drop in like they were cut and pasted. It could have benefited from a few more re-writes. Bill Duke's direction is a bit choppy at times, but mostly well paced and thankfully unobstrusive. In a way an anti-soap opera, in that characters are not above temptation but are capable of resisting it. A Spanglish-lite.… Expand

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