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Uninvited Guest

Uninvited Guest

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Rating: 2 stars
Summary: I am so glad I never purchased the movie!
Review: If you have the choice between watching the old versions of the Twillight Zone and Uninvited Guest, watch the Twillight Zone. My eyebrow was arched in confusion the whole time... and all I could think was... "This is Bull!". The whole movie in theory was a big 'free-writing' assignment. The plot(s) had no rhyme or reason. Give me "Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder" anytime from the Twillight Zone instead of that ball of confusion!

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Welcome the "Uninvited Guest" into Your Home
Review: Most straight to video film projects usually serve as dust magnets in video stores. However people are discovering "Uninvited Guest". This movie is generating positive buzz here in Washington and has the potential to become a cult classic. My actual rating is 3 1/2 stars, but that doesn't diminish my affinity for this thriller.

Mekhi Phifer as Silk is head and shoulders above the rest of the cast, although Mari Morrow as Debbie and William-Christopher Stephens as Trey turn in credible performances. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the rest of the cast whose portrayals are uneven at best, in some instances unbelievable and in Mel Jackson's case as Howard, downright excruciating. Be that as it may, the plot is extremely well conceived and the script offers some great twists and turns which ultimately make up for some of the acting deficiencies. Moreover, both Mari Morrow and Malinda Williams serve up the requisite sex appeal to keep male viewers interested. However, Kim Fields' cameo as the store owner only made me wish that she was occupying Williams' role.

Despite my pointed criticisms, I was thoroughly entertained and I have been recommending it to all of my friends since. If you like this movie, I would also suggest that during your next trip to the video store pick up "Trois", another film with an African-American ensemble cast. It's great to see Black Hollywood exhibiting so much talent and creativity that are providing some truly exciting entertainment alternatives.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Welcome the "Uninvited Guest" into Your Home
Review: Most straight to video film projects usually serve as dust magnets in video stores. However people are discovering "Uninvited Guest". This movie is generating positive buzz here in Washington and has the potential to become a cult classic. My actual rating is 3 1/2 stars, but that doesn't diminish my affinity for this thriller.

Mekhi Phifer as Silk is head and shoulders above the rest of the cast, although Mari Morrow as Debbie and William-Christopher Stephens as Trey turn in credible performances. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the rest of the cast whose portrayals are uneven at best, in some instances unbelievable and in Mel Jackson's case as Howard, downright excruciating. Be that as it may, the plot is extremely well conceived and the script offers some great twists and turns which ultimately make up for some of the acting deficiencies. Moreover, both Mari Morrow and Malinda Williams serve up the requisite sex appeal to keep male viewers interested. However, Kim Fields' cameo as the store owner only made me wish that she was occupying Williams' role.

Despite my pointed criticisms, I was thoroughly entertained and I have been recommending it to all of my friends since. If you like this movie, I would also suggest that during your next trip to the video store pick up "Trois", another film with an African-American ensemble cast. It's great to see Black Hollywood exhibiting so much talent and creativity that are providing some truly exciting entertainment alternatives.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Mainstream Drama with All Black Cast
Review: Not surprised but very pleased! What a wonderful display of talent by all of the actors. The suspence, the twists and turns and conclusion...... I heard about this movie through the grapevine..... you know a friend told a friend and so on and so fourth. Now I'm cooking Sunday dinners (yes Soul Food) and showing it to my close friends and family and encouraging them to buy a copy for themselves. This is a keepsake, to be added to everyones library.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: A diamond in the rough
Review: Okay, what's the name? Uninvited Guest or An Invited Gueset? Any way, this thing messes with your head big time. You think you may have it figured out but........................do you??? The scene where Mekhi gives Mari a little "extra attention" in the kitchen is great. Not "great" or "classic", but very much so thought provoking.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Thrilling
Review: One morning I just happened to wake up around 2 AM and had the pleasure of seeing this movie. At the beginning, I figured it would be kind of wack because it just seemed to me as if it were a low budget movie. However, as the movie progessed and the storyline got deeper and deeper, I found myself drawn into it. As sleepy as I was, and knowing I had to get up in a couple of hours for work, I wanted to see how the movie would play out. I must say, I was very well pleased with the plots, storylines, actors, sequences and everything that makes an interesting thrill story (not horror, just thrill). Nonetheless, I stayed up to watch the entire movie. I have been suggesting this movie to anyone who takes time to listen to my story (LOL). If I must say, if you're wanting to focus on an interesting thrill, this is a good movie to check out.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Mekhi must have
Review: REALLY needed the bucks to make this piece of complete trash. I'll review it the way the late Mr. Rogers would have: "Can you say, STOO-PID?" Don't waste your time or money. "Great film?"
PUH-LEEZE!

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Don't Let Strangers Into your Home!!
Review: Stranger walks into the home of flawed couple and proceeds to make their life "pure hell". Debbie is married to screenwiter/postal worker, Howard, who is oblivious to her needs and blatantly ignores her. Their current anniversary is marred with betrayal and a violent intrusion as the stranger, Silk, (Mekhi Phifer)unloads his fury on the confused pair. Along with Melinda Williams and his co-writing cronies, they are held hostage as Phifer intensifies his cruelty. Finally, after several plot twists we discover that Silk is not the only "bad guy". The story goes deeper as does the betrayal, leaving us to wonder who is the "good guy"? Phifer, has always displayed an awesome potential. Silk, is a complex character, who has multiple personalities; but at the root is "pure evil". Phifer shows range and an inherent aptitude for this character. Think of "Robert DeNiro" from "Cape Fear" or Matt Damon, in "The Talented Mr. Ripley and there you will find the imbedded ingredients that produce "Silk". This is not a bad movie, but you may get confused at the end. Solid acting performance by Phifer, he's not just a pretty face."Note" Wanya Morris, of Boys to Men fame has a supporting role as, Mo, "the resident thug" of the group.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Good Movie
Review: This was a good movie but I caution you to see it and judge for yourself. If you look at the reviews listed on this page, several loved it, several hated it and some were in between. Which tells you that reveiws don't mean a thing. The only review that matters is yours when you see it. I thought it was very entertaining and there were some cheesy parts but for the most part, I enjoyed it.

W.S.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Uninvited Guest
Review: This was an excellent, suspense filled movie. Several twists and turns and the surprise ending was absolutely great. The cast contained several well known and up & coming actors and actresses.


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