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Love & Basketball Reviews

Jan 31, 2025

A beautiful story!! Not just a love story but an inspiring film about going after your dreams and the passion it takes to do so.

May 27, 2024

Brilliant film and a beautiful story.

Apr 15, 2024

Enjoyed it for the most part but the story feels a little stunted with its presentation, especially the rushed conclusion.

Feb 22, 2024

This movie is flawless

Jan 30, 2024

It was good but kind of typical for this genre. I'd probably not want to watch it again. It's worth checking out.

Nov 11, 2023

"Love & Basketball" is a slam-dunk romance film, intertwining the love story of childhood friends Monica and Quincy with their passion for basketball. Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps deliver compelling performances, and the movie explores themes of ambition and personal growth. While it captivates with relatable characters and emotional depth, occasional plot meandering and underdeveloped subplots hinder the overall experience. Nonetheless, the film's soulful soundtrack adds to its charm. "Love & Basketball" is a heartwarming portrayal of love and dreams, celebrating the thrill of the game while showcasing the intensity of relationships both on and off the court."

Jun 13, 2023

A beautiful love story about 2 people with a love for basketball. I watched this movie growing up and it's just as good now as it was then.

May 16, 2023

Love and Basketball is an absolute classic! Everything about this movie. The casting. The story. The Director's calling card film and IMO, the #1 hoops film ever released. A sequel would be interesting, knowing that the WBNA is now at a different level. For it to have a chance, Gina Prince-Bythewood has to direct. Any film she does is gold! :)

Feb 6, 2023

Powerful story, beautifully acted, strong writing, and women's basketball. I loved it.

Jan 3, 2023

It's OK. He's a basketball star falling in love. Gotta deal with his love for basketball and his relationship.

Jun 22, 2022

One of the greatest basketball movies ever. 10/10.

Mar 5, 2022

Perfectly captures the vicissitudes of life using basketball as a lens.

Feb 17, 2022

GAHHHHHH. This movie made me feel like I was seated on some old lady's porch watching life play out before my eyes. Simply spectacularly written and the actors, don't even get me started on the actors. The dad. and my gay friend LUUUUUUVED the basketball girl. Overall a 10 out 10 in terms of physical and emotional eye candy. Watch it again and you might sign yourself up to a rec league. Monica deserved better but shtill men are going to keep swanging that thang.

Feb 10, 2022

Really enjoyable film. This film fills the demographic of a good majority of adults; if you're into sports or love stories then this is something for you. Overall good acting from both leads. I enjoyed the story and setting, the changes time brings. Worth a watch. 7/10

Dec 31, 2021

If you are a hooper you will love this movie. No matter your age check it out. In my top 25 all time.

Feb 21, 2021

The greatest movie about basketball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feb 16, 2021

An interesting (if not especially alluring) conjunction, neither "or" nor "of", but love "and" basketball, a film about two competing passions and the passion of competing.

Jul 11, 2020

It's tender, it's nuanced, it's beautiful. One of the best movies featuring a black romance, not impeded by any hood story. It's just black people being people and women trying to figure out how to be loved while being excellent and having that not be a problem to a man. In my top 4 all-time movies and perhaps my #1 for its genre.

Jun 10, 2020

A tremendous blend of drama, basketball and romance.

Apr 23, 2020

Excellent all around

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