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How Stella Got Her Groove Back

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Absolutely superb!
Review: After seeing the movie adaptation of "Waiting to Exhale", and being totally disappointed, I was extremely skeptical of the movie version of "Stella". However, I was pleasantly surprised. Angela Bassett, who is an extremely talented actress, shined brightly and brought the role of Stella to life. Kudos to Whoopi Goldberg! Unfortunately, Taye Diggs didn't quite foot the bill. Albeit, Regina King is blossoming into a seasoned actress. There is a twist to the plot that will please the readers of the novel. This is a great movie and you will definitely want to see it again.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: An entertaining romantic comedy/drama.
Review: Angela Bassett in a winning performance since What`s Love Got Do With It. Bassett plays Stella a hard high class working woman in the city and forget something in her heart, how to really live. Her friend Delilah(Whoopi Goldberg in a fine performance) ask Stella to come with in Jamica to new start in life. Stella did change her sense of living meeting a young man half her age, played by Taye Diggs(Go, House on Haunted Hill) in a standout performance. When she falls in love him but everybody telling Stella is wrong to fall in love with a man half her age.

DVD`s has a great flawless widescreen transer and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround is also great. An very good movie and worth buying to our collection. Grade:A-.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: very average at best
Review: Angela Bassett is a great actress.but this film doesn't work.Taye Diggs is a okay actor but there's no real Chemistry between him&Bassett.Whoopi Goldberg gives a good performance.but it's Regina King that steals the show.she has to be if not the most then defintely in the top 3 most UNderrated Actress's in Hollywood.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: I thought Angela Basset was so HOT in this movie...
Review: Angela Bassett is awesome in this movie.. I mean.. her physical appearance is stunning.. If you buy the movie just to look at ANGELA.. you made a good choice.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Angela Bassett does it again.
Review: Because I tend to see anything Angela Bassett stars in I ran to see "stella", and I am glad I did. This film is witty, insightful, sexy and meaningful. This film depicts life and love as we all wish we had it, good friends and inspiration from the person you least expect.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Jamaican Males
Review: Being a Jamaican male, I must say that perhaps for the first time I've seen a depiction of my brothers in a better light - Definitely NOT the constant stereotypical weed-puffing individual we consistently are made out to be! So, thumbs up to all involved in the script and concept. Of course, the ladies in this video are quite fine indeed and great actresses - Ms. Goldberg you are truly special and extremely humorous! You're welcome to coffee with me anytime! In fact, I must trace your roots as we have a couple of actors who are just as funny as you are - must be related!! cheers

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Get Your Groove On!
Review: For those of you who believe in love no matter the age difference, How Stella Got Her Groove Back will keep you coming back...again and again! While I don't agree with every scenario and some of it is a bit hard to believe (but hey, can't a person dream?), I can undeniably relate to its contribution to society. It is well written, and Angela Bassett (Stella) and Taye Diggs (Winston) do a wonderful job making their characters believable. This movie makes you want to hop a flight to the Islands for a little fun and relaxation of your own! Complement your purchase of the movie with the novel; I hear it's even better!

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Starring Angela Bassett
Review: Had this mediocre movie been cast with white actors, it would probably never have been made. Another advance in African-American filmmaking: earning the right to be commonplace. The characters, plot, dialogue are so unconvincing and unbelievable that, were it not for the stunning Angela Bassett, the film would have probably gone unnoticed. And Whoopi Goldberg wastes yet another part that a genuine actress could have illuminated.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Hmf
Review: Here's how Stella got her groove back, she went on an escapist vacation and had some SEX, end of story. Not much news here.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I didn't want it to end. I had to watch it twice
Review: How Stella Got Her Groove Back has to be one of the 10 best movies that I have ever seen. I can't remember the last movie to make me laugh as much as this one. It makes you feel good from end to end. It is also one of the few movies in recent times to show Black Americans in a positive light. Not since Waiting to Exhale or Soul Food can I remember a movie doing that. Angela Bassett and Whoopie Goldberg were outstanding and both women brought so much depth to thier characters.


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