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Hav Plenty

Hav Plenty

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Truth is sweeter than fiction!
Review: "Hav Plenty" is based on a true story. Lee Plenty (Christopher Cherot) is a sarcastic yet sensitive guy who spends New Year's Eve with his female friend, Havilland Savage. We're not quite sure why they bicker so much or what kind of relationship they have, but when her neurotic friend and her dissatisfied sister are added to the mix, we see Lee and Hav's relationship evolve. What emerges is a sweet, sexy mix of humor and originality that is lacking from average romantic comedies. "Hav Plenty" works on many levels. It is smart without taking itself too seriously and it is full of humor without being over the top. With his tussled hair and almost ratty sweater, Christopher Cherot is absolutely scrumptious... intelligent and witty, yet truly fine and charming. He tells his true story with an honest smile that makes the audience hope like heck that he gets the girl. This movie is something different, something above average, something to see with your man or your girls or both.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A Must See
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed Hav Plenty. I don't want to be a reviewer who tells the whole story. But, if you liked The Best Man or Love Jones, you will enjoy Hav Plenty. It is refreshing to see a movie about people of color who are not selling dope, their bodies or their pride in street gangs. There is another culture worthy of the screen. The young people who have hopes and dreams and a future deserve a voice and can be as entertaining as the other part of the african american experience. If you are looking for something refreshing with depth that have nothing to do with street gangs or dope pushers, check out Hav Plenty. I am looking forward to the future works of this writer/director/actor.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: DA BOMB!
Review: this movie is off tha hook! i mean, its funny, romantic and its just got something that makes you wanna watch it over and over again. The guy Lee, who the story is based on, is a very funny geeza! He's very typical and made me crack up!

I didn't get the story the first time i watched it but it eventually made sense to me. Since i'm from BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, these types of movies aren't very popular and i seemed to have found it on the shelf (by luck!) in my local video shop.

It is probably better then SET IT OFF, which is one of my favourite movies, as it IS a true story and the guy(lee) seems so genuine.

If you want a nice monday night in(like the one i had yesterday watching this movie) then I recommend this movie to you and i know you'll enjoy it coz i did. Peace! (and think about why the title is called HAV PLENTY-you'll get it at the end!)

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Hav Plenty
Review: I'm an avid movie buff but I don't usually watch independent movies. I have to admit though that my thinking has changed since seeing this movie. It was truly refreshing to watch characters that we can relate to in an everyday "normal" lifestyle and not that gangsta genre that has labeled people of color. This is a must see for those in agreement! I have watched this movie at least 12 times and I still find it appealing each time I see it. My favorite scene is when he goes to Hav's bedroom door in a Mickey Mouse sweatshirt. The look on his face and on the face of Mickey is priceless! It will definitely be added to my collection.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Truth is sweeter than fiction!
Review: "Hav Plenty" is based on a true story. Lee Plenty (Christopher Cherot) is a sarcastic yet sensitive guy who spends New Year's Eve with his female friend, Havilland Savage. We're not quite sure why they bicker so much or what kind of relationship they have, but when her neurotic friend and her dissatisfied sister are added to the mix, we see Lee and Hav's relationship evolve. What emerges is a sweet, sexy mix of humor and originality that is lacking from average romantic comedies. "Hav Plenty" works on many levels. It is smart without taking itself too seriously and it is full of humor without being over the top. With his tussled hair and almost ratty sweater, Christopher Cherot is absolutely scrumptious... intelligent and witty, yet truly fine and charming. He tells his true story with an honest smile that makes the audience hope like heck that he gets the girl. This movie is something different, something above average, something to see with your man or your girls or both.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: maurmo
Review: loved the film didnt quite get it the first viewing but I caught on.hope I can see something new in the future.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Get's Better w/Time
Review: You know I just happened to watch this movie again the other day. It really is pretty cool. The way the movie parallels a supposed weekend in the life of the main character is a fun and witty look into the trivia and not so trivia issues that "Black upwardly mobile" families deal with.

Check it out. Really fun to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Where is this guy?
Review: Why hasn't Christopher Scott Cherot acted since Hav Plenty? He is amazing in this film. I need more of that sarcastic, I don't care if you like me or not attitude. And the film itself is amazing. It is the first to manage to portray affluent blacks in a vast array. The characters reflect dignity. Sure there's some snobbishness, but it's discouraged throughout. The reluctant romance between Haviland and Lee are kept central, but humor dominates the film. Cherot is downright outrages. Chenoa Maxwell is a perfect cold-blooded stiff and Robinne Lee somehow manages to downplay her stunning beauty enough to pull of the little sister role. It's the characters and the dialogue, not a big budget that make this a must own. No clowny, cartoony buffoonery going on. It's just how we are. Colorfully diverse black people.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Not for everyone
Review: Am I missing something?

I can't express how disappointed I was with this movie. I had a very hard time relating to these characters. In addition, the plot dealt with issues that I'm not familiar with, and at times the dialogue was difficult to understand. And don't get me started about the spelling of the title.

"Hav Plenty" didn't quite "Hav Enough" to make me recommend this movie to anyone.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Excellent Movie
Review: I'm not good with "catchy" phrases like "This movie is a must see!" So please excuse this review if it is a bit bland. All I have to say is that this is one of the best movies that I have seen. It is simple yet sophisticated and can be watched again and again...It is worth it!!!


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