Knowing your own self worth, never kowtowing to them but meeting them at the right point and giving in only if need be. I admire the way he brought Eva down to earth, that's what women respect in a man. LL Cool J was smooth as the player who took her on a bet. I kinda felt sympathy when I realised she'd given up on her life (when her parents died)to raise and care for her siblings, but the time came to take a backseat, she moved on and was woman enough to breach the gap she'd created between her siblings and their men. Gabrielle Union was a delight to watch as ice queen Eva Dandridge(who's been jilted by a one time-fiancée), watching over her sisters with a ruthless passion and closely guarding her heart against intrusion. This movie was touching and sincere for a Black movie(a trait which is played down in most Black flicks), there's been a recent departure from the gangsta and hood epics or drugs and money flicks. LL Cool J is a bit too neat or not too expressive maybe it's the role maybe not but he cuts a slightly bland figure.īetween the two of them,they manage to create a cracking chemistry that sizzles and makes all other characters pale by comparison. Gabrielle Union gives a standout performance as the unbelievable Eva Dandridge who needs someone like Ray to knock her from her high horse but she's that way cos she's taken too many knocks from life. The "Women only" club that is the beauty parlor has several enjoyable scenes as well.ĭespite criticism, this manages to deliver a bit of comedy and drama.
There are several hilarious scenes that had me laughing out loud. Also, as Cool Jay gets closer to Eva, life only gets worse for the three friends that hired him, much to their chagrin.Ĭool Jay gives an excellent and believable performance as the "player" and the actress that plays Eva is also perfect. Not to give anything away but the longer Cool Jay "romances" Eva, he finds himself forgetting his purpose and falling for Eva. The idea is that the Romeo will dump Eva making her leave and then they can have control over their women and their lives.
Three friends hire a Romeo (Cool Jay) type "player" to try to romance and dump the ultimate "dragon lady" (Eva) who manipulates their women and eat up and spits out men without a thought. I caught this movie on cable the other night never hearing about it before and I was pleasantly surprised by this well-made and highly entertaining film.
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