Disappearing Acts (2000) (TV)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Gina Prince-Bythewood

Writers (WGA):

Terry McMillan (novel)
Lisa Jones (teleplay)

Release Date:

9 December 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Real love. Real life.

Plot:

A couple in the midst of a tumultuous relationship fight to stay together.

Plot Keywords:

Business | Singer | Epilepsy | Schoolteacher | Unemployment

Awards:

7 nominations

Cast

Sanaa Lathan	...	Zora Banks
Wesley Snipes	...	Franklin Swift
Michael Imperioli	...	Vinney
Laz Alonso	...	Martinez
Clark Johnson	...	Jimmy
Regina Hall	...	Portia
Lisa Arrindell Anderson	...	Claudette
Cleveland Sampson	...	Walter
Q-Tip	...	Reggie Baptiste (as Kamaal Fareed)
Fernando Phifer Cameron	...	Tyree
Dequan Henderson	...	Marcus
Thomas Day	...	Allen
CCH Pounder	...	Mrs. Swift
John Amos	...	Mr. Swift
Kelli Crews	...	Christine

MPAA:

Rated R for sexuality and language.

Runtime:

115 min | Australia:111 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:M | Germany:6 | UK:15 | USA:R | Spain:18

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Amen Ra Films

Movie Connections:

References The Green Mile (1999)

The Reality of Love for a change

As much as I love a good romantic comedy, I must say that it was refreshing to get ahold of a great romantic drama. Nice to see that sometimes things don't always go smoothly like in the movies, and that some films are in touch with the people of reality. I loved the love/hate relationship of Wesley and Sanaa. They both played the parts so well, and my goodness.... wash my eyes, ears, and mouth with soap, cause the love scenes were off the chain.

I love Sanaa for many reasons, and she didn't let me down in this film. Once again, good to see an empowered woman in a decent script. Also nice to see a brotha that's not some high powered exec being able to get with a good woman. I'm rather tired of the old sucessful young man with a snob, and falling in love with the girl next door. This new, up-and-coming women falling in love with the man who made her floors is unique and a winner.

Despite ups and downs, in which I'll admit, I was very into the film and the characters - I was very pleased with the movie at its conclusion. It was not an outrageously perfect ending like too many movies I've seen, but had a real life tone to it. A feel good movie in a very different way.

One of the aspects that really drew me into the film was the musical soundtrack and the excellent use of photography for the film. There were several key scenes in which I thought the photography was so instrumental in providing me the viewer a different view of situations. Bravo to all involved in that process. As well, the music was superb, with a lot of great slow jams.

This movie isn't for viewers who don't enjoy romance/drama... it was in some sense a bit much for me, but I still enjoyed the film very much. Gina - another great film, Sanaa - I enjoy no actress more, Wesley - came through in the clutch. 8/10