Movie chronicles the rise and fall of a black group named the Five Hartbeats. They're played by Robert Townsend (who also wrote, directed and produced the movie), Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix and Tico Wells. It follows them from 1965 to 1972 dealing with their problems with women, parents, other bands, drugs and money. Also the movie doesn't soft pedal the racism that black groups had to deal with in the 1960s.
The story lines are very predictable--I saw every one coming--but the movie is very quick-moving and the acting, directing and music keep you watching. In fact there are TOO many story lines going on--the second half of the movie becomes a little disjointed with multiple stories going full force. Also Michael Wright's acting was way too over the top--he quickly got annoying.
However all the other acting was good and the songs and dancing were incredible. Also it's nice to Diahann Carroll in a small role. This movie came and went very quickly in 1992 (the studio had no idea on how to market it) but it's a very good movie. Worth catching.
The story lines are very predictable--I saw every one coming--but the movie is very quick-moving and the acting, directing and music keep you watching. In fact there are TOO many story lines going on--the second half of the movie becomes a little disjointed with multiple stories going full force. Also Michael Wright's acting was way too over the top--he quickly got annoying.
However all the other acting was good and the songs and dancing were incredible. Also it's nice to Diahann Carroll in a small role. This movie came and went very quickly in 1992 (the studio had no idea on how to market it) but it's a very good movie. Worth catching.