Classic favourite (for us ladies that is) this isn’t such a male basher as the film would have you believe. Based on Terry McMillan’s 1992 best-seller, it’s a statement about modern times.
The plot centres on four black American women dealing with life’s ups and downs with the help of their friends – how they work it through, keep things together and resolve their problems, of which men are partly the cause in some cases, and in others they are part solution.
Robin’s (played by Lela Rochon in the film) – looking for the right man
Gloria’s (Loretta Devine) – a single mum afraid to commit again
Savannah’s (Whitney Houston) – a career girl dealing with a boss who takes credit for her work and an invalid mother
Bernadine’s (Angela Bassett) - locked in a divorce with a deceitful husband
The film was Forest Whitaker’s first go at directing a full length film so I’m surprised that he took the male bashing route. It definitely got the slick, perfectly made up, Hollywood treatment, and on the plus side provided a rare opportunity to see four black women on the big screen in leading roles. Not to mention a great sound track. This rightly did well at the box office but you only get a taste of the complexity of the book
Is it any good?
A tough one to call – an even 4 out of 5 for both book and screen. A definite feel good look for the ‘better half’
Friday, September 29, 2006
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Hey WoIM,
I go on a well deserved break & what happens you only go a pick out the good stuff.
Having to grow up with 2 sisters one older one younger, I actually read this book before saw the film.
Like you I found that for film adaptation it wasn't to bad.
A well deserved 4 out 5 for the film & 1 less for the book. It's a guy I guess but I found it a bit soppy.
GQ Smooth here. I read the book, and have seen the film. The book wins hands down( most books do) but not a bad film, all told.
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