I can understand why some people won't like this film. It's not typical Hollywood. And for a while, I wasn't even sure why I kept watching. And then it came to me. This was like watching real people in real lives.
Who the heck is Nnamdi Asomugha? Heck...I can't even pronounce his name! But then again, I'm not a football fan. The man has an interesting real life story. But I'm impressed. He plays this part "real", and probably understated. I think that's why I liked his performance. I look forward to seeing him in other things. He's an up-and comer.
I guess I should be familiar with Tessa Thompson. I'm rather sure I've seen her in other things...but this time I noticed her. Again, she played this character "real".
The film is a bit slow. Not tedious. Just "real". I questioned a bit the lack of the color line that did exist in America during much of the film. But, that's okay, because that wasn't the point of the film. I think there were opportunities missed -- such as almost leaving out the tension within the jazz combo. But that's okay, because that would have distracted from the love story.
I was a bit disappointed to not see a little more ofRegé-Jean Page as a member of the combo...he's another up-and-comer...but that would have distracted from the main story line. Eva Longoria is interesting as Carmen, although it is not a major part.
They did a nice job dating the story as it went along through the use of pop music.
I struggled here between a "7" and an "8", and settled on an "8" because this film felt "real". It's not going to be for everyone. but I enjoyed it.
Who the heck is Nnamdi Asomugha? Heck...I can't even pronounce his name! But then again, I'm not a football fan. The man has an interesting real life story. But I'm impressed. He plays this part "real", and probably understated. I think that's why I liked his performance. I look forward to seeing him in other things. He's an up-and comer.
I guess I should be familiar with Tessa Thompson. I'm rather sure I've seen her in other things...but this time I noticed her. Again, she played this character "real".
The film is a bit slow. Not tedious. Just "real". I questioned a bit the lack of the color line that did exist in America during much of the film. But, that's okay, because that wasn't the point of the film. I think there were opportunities missed -- such as almost leaving out the tension within the jazz combo. But that's okay, because that would have distracted from the love story.
I was a bit disappointed to not see a little more ofRegé-Jean Page as a member of the combo...he's another up-and-comer...but that would have distracted from the main story line. Eva Longoria is interesting as Carmen, although it is not a major part.
They did a nice job dating the story as it went along through the use of pop music.
I struggled here between a "7" and an "8", and settled on an "8" because this film felt "real". It's not going to be for everyone. but I enjoyed it.