pc95 The idea that this movie adds anything original to the dramedy category is misplaced. It's more of a commonplace romance movie, with a little bit of racial relations and tensions thrown to keep it off balance. Unfortunately some of the dialog to try to keep it off-balance as well as situations are not well presented, unrealistic, and distasteful. For instance, when the David character gets belittled in several scenarios during conversations and introductions at the night club or in the back-yard - the script is contradicting it's general edict of "colorblind" love (itself actually a flawed premise). Likewise, some of the Kenya's character's work-place friction are obviously intentionally overblown. (spoiler) Or when David goes about discussing how he's not against talking about race, but retorts "he's black?!" in a heated conversation. There is too much of that contrived dialog. It's phony and not based in reality. Not to say the movie is awful - it's not. It has some good, albeit clichéd, things to say about following your heart, and the lead actress Sanaa Lathan has a great presence on the movie, dwarfing mostly the rest of the cast. Worthy of a look if you like the romantic comedies to judge for yourself. 6/10

judy I saw this movie on cable because I like Sanaa Lathan and I think she's a really good actress. I also Like Simon Baker. I thought he was great in The Guardian and The Mentalist. But this movie was a dumb poorly done story. The characters were stereotypical. The single love seeking Black Women who can't find any decent Black men (tired of that, I have one), the fun-loving, liberal, color-blind white guy (don't know any of those) and the outraged Black parents (please!). 'm just as liberal as everyone else but I just didn't believe any of this. I saw Guess Who's Coming To Dinner (the original) and we all loved it not because of its subject but because it was the first time that a Black man was portrayed as something other than a thug or drug dealer (beside Shaft). In fact most Black women hated the content of the movie but praised Poitier for his performance. And let's face it what self respecting Black woman would choose Simon Baker over Blair Underwood- not me!

Carol Douglas I have to agree with a previous post. This movie was better than probably 99% of all romantic comedies. It had depth, gave you something to think about and left you with that feel-good feeling. I am a married white woman. I have seen this movie so many times I can't count them. I taped it, rented it, and bought it. It is a refreshing look at two people who are in love. I think it is better than Guess Who's Coming To Dinner because it just seems more honest and real.I've been seeing a lot of Blair Underwood lately, which is great. I wish there were more movies out there with Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker. They make a terrific couple. I can't see Matthew McConaughey doing nearly as well.I too liked the soundtrack. I didn't know Jill Scott, but now I have one of her CDs. I also am sorry this movie didn't get the proper publicity. I can't understand why. Are they asleep over there in Hollywoodland. They spend so much money on those slash and dash movies. This one deserves more. They are showing it a lot on HBO. Maybe someone of the "powers that be" woke up.

ladewi This movie was so wonderfully cute.I found it very real. This film does not preach the "joys" of interracial dating, but gives the watcher the true nature of what dating and finding love should be. It shows how the constraints that family , those around us , society and even ourselves can keep one from from finding happiness.It tells the story of a woman who finally frees herself of those constraints to find true love and happiness. A very good lesson for love and life.One of the best lessons that the protagonist Kenya learns , is that you may get the "Perfect" guy, (as in the Blair Underwood character), but that those ideals of perfection get lost when the feelings JUST AREN'T THERE.This movie is a wonderful story of love, romance, and letting go of certain strong ideals, so one can find everything one ever wanted.