This film hit my radar when it was casting in '05. For the record, there was considerable discussion about the title for obvious reasons. I'm glad the filmmakers returned to the original title and did not shrink to silly PC conformities. Truth be told, there are worse titles out there.
Now on to this delightful film ITWWG which delivers on so many levels exactly what audiences have said they are hungry for... story, performance, characters you can get into. The beauty of the film is it's original approach to a comedic love story with black characters in leading roles.
Courtney Lilly, Jennifer Sharp (first-time feature director), Lia Johnson (actor/producer), Anthony Montgomery (whose work I was unfamiliar with prior) and a cast of 70s/80s popular throw-backs like Johnny Brown, Richard Lawson, Alaina Reed Hall - to name a few - collaborate brilliantly along with the other fantastic cast members in this fresh laugh-out-loud romp to romance. Somebody's clearly got a sense of humor that's actually smart and funny (um, Hollywood, take note).
You won't get any spoilers here but rather an emphatic recommendation to SEE THIS FILM. I will offer that the on-screen chemistry between Johnson and Montgomery is about as warm and sexy and quirky as anything I've seen. This film has steadily and deservedly been building it's name and audience through the festival circuit and limited release in selected markets. Fortunately, it's about to be released on DVD.
Looking for a movie that skips the re-hash and clichés then you'll want to move I'm Through with White Girls to the top of your queue whatever your venue. I've seen it several times now and the jokes hold up every time. Get some friends together, check it out, you'll be glad you did.
Now on to this delightful film ITWWG which delivers on so many levels exactly what audiences have said they are hungry for... story, performance, characters you can get into. The beauty of the film is it's original approach to a comedic love story with black characters in leading roles.
Courtney Lilly, Jennifer Sharp (first-time feature director), Lia Johnson (actor/producer), Anthony Montgomery (whose work I was unfamiliar with prior) and a cast of 70s/80s popular throw-backs like Johnny Brown, Richard Lawson, Alaina Reed Hall - to name a few - collaborate brilliantly along with the other fantastic cast members in this fresh laugh-out-loud romp to romance. Somebody's clearly got a sense of humor that's actually smart and funny (um, Hollywood, take note).
You won't get any spoilers here but rather an emphatic recommendation to SEE THIS FILM. I will offer that the on-screen chemistry between Johnson and Montgomery is about as warm and sexy and quirky as anything I've seen. This film has steadily and deservedly been building it's name and audience through the festival circuit and limited release in selected markets. Fortunately, it's about to be released on DVD.
Looking for a movie that skips the re-hash and clichés then you'll want to move I'm Through with White Girls to the top of your queue whatever your venue. I've seen it several times now and the jokes hold up every time. Get some friends together, check it out, you'll be glad you did.