Disappearing Acts (2000) Was Toxic As Hell!
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- Disappearing Acts is a 2000 American made-for-television romantic drama film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, and stars Sanaa Lathan and Wesley Snipes. The film is an adaptation of the New York Times best-selling 1989 novel Disappearing Acts by Terry McMillan and originally aired on HBO on December 9, 2000.
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This movie should be a case study for women on how NOT to "eff" up your life! Dusty repellant to the 4th power. 💪🏾
I've been in Zora's headspace and never again! I think that growing together only works when people are at least starting at about the same level and have about the same drive to grow.
Unfortunately, Zora and Franklin were both not ready for a relationship. She was a people pleaser and got used and he took full advantage of that. This plays out a lot everyday in real life relationships and even marriages. They were not equally yoked or compatible really. Great review! :)
The novel was way better than the book, IMO, because Franklin admitted all his insecurities. What I got from the novel is that Franklin was used to dating women that didn't have their shit together. He almost had a superiority complex over them. He got with Zora and didn't know how to handle a woman who had her shit together. Zora enabled him because she didn't want to be known as high maintenance.
This book was a warning sign and the movie should have done the same
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Franklin: “Liar !!! You think I don’t know your cycle? That sh**t is like the moon.”
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He trapped her on purpose
Disappearing Acts is one my favorite movies. This movie did exactly what it supposed to do, to teach us a lesson. It gave us all the red flags 🚩 we women/men watch out for. I loved Disappearing Acts. Watch it and learn a lesson! Franklin ex wife summed it all up, “ The Black D Ain’t All What It’s Cracked Up To Be “ Watch it! Let your eyes be open 😊 Is it love or is it good sex? Don’t be fooled, learn the difference ladies, learn the lesson. Please don’t try to raise a grown ass boy and to our mature brothers, don’t try to raise a grown ass girl. 💞 I loved the end. Continue paying child support, be part of your son’s life. One thing sure,we would be spending our lives separately!
True the book was good too
Big D ain’t worth the stress 😂😂😂😂
Zora and Franklin relationship was low key toxic … they really didn’t get a chance to know each other before they just jumped into a relationship and then they brought a child into it when He could barely take care of the two children he had plus him trying to get money for the divorce
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Girl the book was even worse.
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Ain’t never read the book
@@marisadiorr9138 Be glad. Save your blood pressure and stress levels.
That's a facy
Sanaa Lathan was the best choice for the role of Zora because in all her movies she got that face like « I’m a woman that can take a lot of ish ». I really liked that movie 🥰
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We were supposed to pick up on how toxic it was back then but we just weren’t there yet as a society. My mama always knew what was up though lol.
I watched this as a teenager and remember telling my best friend that this movie was my worst nightmare. As fine as he was, Franklin got on my nerves, even then.
Perhaps for those who only knew this, it was normal. But for those who had been exposed to different, we knew what to steer clear of
I think a lot of people understood that it was toxic but it was never talked about
Lol, IDK, I watched this as a teen and although I loved the movie, I vowed never to let my attraction for any man lead me down that road. It probably added to my mistrust of men honestly, lol.
Zora was an enabler. Franklin was immature. As much as I want to bash this movie, it's actually realistic except the happy ending. I know a lot of women with similar stories to Zora. They did love each other but they weren't good for each other. Franklin was never going to man up as long as he had her as a crutch.
I think this is when the disconnect started between black men and women. Women were influenced by authors like Terry McMillan, Zane and others. A lot of us men at the same time were influenced by misogynistic and degrading rap music. I have an ex who admitted that some of those books gave her trust issues. Too Short and Snoop definitely didn't help my view of women.
I agree.
I really wanted them to go for the gusto with the real depiction most couples don’t end up together!
I feel that, super true about those dame books.
I definitely agree that the disconnect and vitriol started around this time. I wouldn't put Terry McMillan books in the same class with the Zane books. I stayed clear of the Zane books because I could see them for the cheap titillating drama they were whereas TM books just shined a light on relationships that many accepted as the norm in black culture. I grew up watching soap operas and other romantic movies, and it never occurred to me to think my idea of a relationship were limited to those books or the music
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It was toxic but very realistic. Zora knew he was broke and dated down due to physical attraction. Honestly, she was at fault. He was of low vibration but it was no secret, Bx he was honest about his situation ( with the exception of lying about his kids and wife ) . I can’t believe she even entertained him . A live representation of a dusty 🥴
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It really was her fault lol
Great comment it was relatable.
The title should have been: “A Dusty Disappears”.
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I hollered when you said let's get into this horror movie! LOL! I Knew it was toxic the first time I saw it as a kid😂
It was the singing for me. 😂 🎶Dropping Dick offffffffff.....🎶
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I just went back and really watched this movie and I was so done with Franklin from the first 20 minutes! 🤣😩 Like Sir, you really are going to wait until this lady gives you a key to tell her you have two kids and a wife 😳😳
You are HILARIOUS!!! I had to subscribe.
What triggered me from the start was that he was broke, but could give his homeboy money to gamble with at the bar!!! Lord help.
Gave it to him faithfully! 🤣👏🏾
This movie told the raw and gritty side of relationship drama embedded within black culture, pretty much like all of Terry McMillan books. From listening to her interviews back then, I got the impression that she thought these stories DEFINED the culture and that anything outside of that wasn't who we were.
The book is way better than the movie , i read it at least 5 times until the movie came out.
Zora was ultra desperate for a man
As a woman who saw this movie as a teenager this movie gave me hope because I am also epileptic. When I rewatched this in high school I was like aww shit I have friends that are more supportive than this relationship 🤣🤣🤣
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I remember watching it as a child with my mom and though I didn’t understand it, the energy from the movie gave me so much fear and anxiety!!! That movie had me feeling depressed as hell as a kid 😂😂😂😂
“Dropping *ck offffffff” 😂 😂😂😂
I watched this movie years ago and still met and fell in stupid with a “Franklin”. Thank goodness I left before I gave him all of my young years…
The Paid In Full “I’m broke baby I ain’t got no money” GIF took me out. lol
Franklins priorities were NEVER straight.
You broke this movie down like a surgeon. But I gotta tell ya, the book is a lot worse than the movie. Franklin is off the chain in the book.
OhhhhMy! How much further down can he go?!😭
@@StruggleReviewzTV He puts the paws on her in the book. I read this book years ago. I was 14 I had no business reading that book. But yes, from what I remember he hits her and I think he cheated on her too.
@@seedsinthemud wow! F#€k FRANKLIN 😭
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I can't take some black books from the 90s especially Terry McMillan. Re reading some of like woe the toxicity.
Wesley did have me hating him at times in this. But I never thought he was a super bum or lazy, just unmotivated. I thought Sanaa is so underrated. I wish she had a bigger push in Hollyweird. I would choose her over Zendaya or Tessa any day.👌😊
She’s gorgeous!❤️
@@StruggleReviewzTV You too, friend. But she is and she can actually act. How is it that Halle strives and well, Sanaa ...I won't say it🤣
This movie "Disappearing Acts" is a classic example of always try Dating or Mating with people who are "Equally Yoked" #DopeMovie🎬
This movie is so traumatic, like I didn’t think a character could be dustier than Jody from Baby Boy but Franklin is the OG
Bro it had me heated lmao. How do women let this happen and allow themselves to go through thisss
@@Rokia2003 History is unfortunately littered with so many unique women with unlimited potential who lost their way via a dusty. Sad
Great review
I remember rushing to HBO to watch this & watched it over & over again not even realizing how actually toxic & stereotypical it was at the time
Thank you 😊
I remember watching this when it came out and thinking had they been white she would have ended up with a new boo. Yeah we had DOMBW, but similar TV movies around the same time that would happen. Or at least a rival would come making the womans SO have to get his ish together
When Franklin was telling his 1st wife about his new baby with Zora, her response was awesome! She was like - Have her call me so I can let her know a big dick ain’t worth all the stress 😅
The gifs you insert are freaking hilarious 😩😂👌🏾
Thank you ! I really have to search 😂
@@StruggleReviewzTV You're investing the time into making sure this is an entertaining production and I can appreciate that ✨
How you got him is how you get him. Mr. Married with 2 kids had tons of time to plot his free room and board.
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I mean he told her "your rent is a little steep" he was honest from the beginning before accepting the keys, well... about being broke that is😂 Once a man is honest from the beginning and the female still proceeds without caution ⚠️ Smh, Jesus help her☹️😮💨😖
Yeah she should have never moved him in
@@cuzzitsmee I agree!
Before this review, Donny songs, board games, and vitamin D in front of the fridge was the only things I remembered about this movie.
“Where is Franklin?” 🎶Hey it’s Franklin🎶 😂😂😂
OMG I literally just watched this movie two days ago for the first time since it came out and I SAID THE EXACT SAME THING! Maybe I was too young and thought this movie was so romantic, but now all I saw was TOXICITY!! What was Terry McMillian thinking???
I just watched this movie. I've seen people say Quincy and Monica were toxic in Love & Basketball, that relationship looked perfect compared to Franklin & Zora. You could tell Franklin & Zora had trainwreck written all over it from the start. There were so many red flags with Franklin but Zora didn't realize how detrimental his flaws were until it was too late.
Ironically you noted a Common 's song.. Yet he gets his hustle on..but yet he has not married any of the Queens we have seen him with.
You crazy for putting drag queen Wesley in this video 😂😂😩
The disappearing acts gifs said FIND ME ! I to replace them with something 😭
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Ohhhh chile this was struggle love to the 10th power. The pickmeisha of it all!
OMG! This movie triggered my sneezing and coughing because of all the damn dust. This movie should be required viewing by every single BW as a cautionary tale to avoid the dust and 🍆 has no value.
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The way I CACKLED when you sang "Lounging"!!! I cant even stop laughing!
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The “good at scrabble” is sending me ever so smoothly 😭
Chile this movie had me so triggered, I never made it to the end. 😂 I had no idea that he supposedly got it together. Also you singing dropping dyck off is my favorite part.
Your review and commentary is one of a kind! I'm dying laughing, now I wanna go watch it.
Thank you 💕💕💕💕😂
you deserve a sponsorship with somebody! you are awesome with these reviews chile!
Thank you and hopefully one day it will happen!💕🤣
For my own protection I am only going to date men with a job,car, and house.
I am just like Zora.
Say no to drama,trauma, broke
Amen
Those can come with toxicity and drama too , make no mistake.
@@2EKgn16 you can't win, Michael Jackson voice in the Wiz 🎵🎶
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Yes that is true,but it is better than who I have been dealing with recently.
Lord please give me discernment to know who and what to give my time to!
What is this man true intentions?
I watched alot of Sanaa Lathan's work. Not my favorite actress but this to me is her best performance.
Black struggle love at its finest
Love on life support, chile . . . 🤦🏽♀️
@hereforit2347 lol
I read the book years ago, so I knew what I was getting myself into.
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This was the first time that I acknowledged Sanaa Lathan for the beauty and talent she is (absolutely why she's my wife now lol).
But really, your reflection of the movie was everything. I've definitely been in this relationship dynamic in regards to someone not being able to give what is needed, and the insecurities that follow.
This movie is a representation of the "manosphere" vs. "Pick me" culture of today...Terry McMillan trailblazer, truly.
(SN: I love the clips of Noxeema Jackson, my fave!)
Thank you so much for watching I’m glad you enjoyed the video 💕
@@FocalPointElisa Too Wong Fu was my movie! 😂
Honestly I think her self esteem was gone because of her condition. I thought she ended up in the bed with him MUCH TOO FAST. Just like way too many folks do. He even in the end still had nothing much to offer. It seems to say that her becoming a mother was a great trade off. She never could've really become a huge star with her condition. Still she could've been big as a childless song writer though.
I know I'm a month late but the funniest part to me is when Wesley Snipes called her a liar with so much Authority. It was so funny because you look like his breath stank
😭😭😭 it did! I’m sure Franklin’s breath smelled like the BAR!
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Not D that slaps and I'm dropping D off 🎼🎶🎶🎵🎵😆😅🤣😂
Yes this movie was toxic as hell, you've got to read the book.
I’ve heard the book was better, what were some of the differences?
Last night was my first time watching this movie and Lord it was a struggle to watch 😩…I’m so tired of dusties!
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I found this movie DETESTABLE, but I ❤ your review.
I rewatched this movie after many years and damn, Franklin is so toxic 😅. I immediately wanted to talk to someone about it and not just anyone, but a black woman. Thankfully I stumbled upon your review. It's exactly the kind of smart, funny, and creative assessment I needed :).
I will never understand what was so appealing about Franklin. 😩 Ugh! You can't trust a man with no facial hair. That was the first red flag!
My celebration of life begins with this comment☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹
Not every man can grow facial hair.
I missed the opening... the gun shots scared me, Miss Struggle hahaha and all that smoke from that big cigar... but calling it a horror movie??? 🤣🤣🤣 omg
The cigar was needed after the watch 😂
@@StruggleReviewzTV hahaha i hear you. I don't remember much my reaction when I first seen this movie but I was mad at Wesley and annoyed at Saana lol
This is my first time on this page but your review is dope! You've won a loyal subscriber!
Welcome! And Thank You! ❤️😊
Gina Prince-Bythewood, patron saint of female characters who make the wrong choices. Unfortunately, Sanaa Lathan was her poster child. I'm surprised that her father, Stan Lathan, didn't steer her away from this character trope. Doing this type of role is fine if it's the first time...but then you go on to do Love and Basketball, Brown Sugar, The Best Man, The Wood, Out of Time...Sanaa Lathan has to be the most dogged-out Black Woman in romantic movie history. I also hated this movie's depiction of the Black man; Wesley's character was trifling. It's funny that today's social media argument between Black men and women is that the women choose this type of man over nice guys. The only difference here is that Wesley's character was at least a "regular-type" guy, and not a "six-figure" type.
Oh I knew they were toxic from the first time I saw it on HBO way back when.
I'm crying 😂😂 over here...dudes with nothing else going on ducks be slapping...you are hilarious!!
Why TF wasn’t Zora using birth control??? She’d already had a whole abortion in high school. Make it make sense. 😢😢😢😢
Just a mess
This was a great movie and well written and it doesn’t get talked about much like love Jones Or love and basketball .. the sex scene Wesley snipes and Sanaa Lathan when they was in the fridge was something lol
Thumbs up for the sex scene hahaha
No, I want the kitchen! ❤️😫
Lol .... I kept wondering why the fridge was left open... lol
I almost choked on my water on this part 5:38-5:42
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See this is why I make videos!!! 😭😂
Great review, the movie is ok, there relationship was very toxic, and the ending felt rushed that the director probably said the film cant end with where they both go there own ways so they both end up together and all is forgiven, If I want to see a better film with Wesley Snipes and Sanaa Lathan both that they were in I'll just watch Blade
Have you seen my blade review? I hated Sanaa’s acting with a passion 😭😂
@@StruggleReviewzTV 😂😂😂 yeah not one of Sanaa great perfomances😂😂😂 but a fun film
@@StruggleReviewzTV Yes I vouch for her on that lol
Dating his mom. I just realized. LOL.
I am glad you did this review. I remember seeing since back when I was a teenager. Cool retro movie review.
Thank you 🖤
@@StruggleReviewzTV You are welcome.
I love this film, It really is a reality film. The whole love story and how life got in the way made it even more perfect and real. I think that’s what made it a great watch. I’ve watched this movie several times , and saw many reflections of me in Zora . Franklins actions were allowed , yet they loved each other . When they separated they grew and that is what they needed to do, be better for themselves, and their child. 💯🔥💕
This movie so toxic and realistic Its hard for me to watch it🤣 Im really disgusted by these two lmaooo. Now thats good writing😭
The “hey it’s Franklin” part took me out🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂 I didn’t think anyone would catch that!
Cracking tf up 🤣🤣
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That song is very lovely. 😍
I love your singing 😂😂lolll
If the script revolves around a toxic relationship they calling Sanaa Lathan 👌
Low down dirty shame should be next
The clip of Noxxeema Jones! 🤣
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The book was more scary 😂
Watching this older with some experience hits different. #Binging asf
Let us also pour one out for a Brooklyn that no longer exists, where a teacher's salary could pay rent on a gorgeous place like hers/
Girl to quote a phrase from the 90's.." Been there And Done That! lol
🎶"Dropp'n d*ck offffff"🎵
Unfortunately, Terry McMillan’s books are largely based on her own experiences and attitudes about men and relationships.
She clearly has the tendency to date beneath her and possesses some sort of rescue complex. Look at the whole “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” situation. And the fact that the story was all wrapped up neatly in pretty paper and bows, women began to believe that it was feasible to be 40-something and successful and have a lasting, happy relationship with a 20-year old gold digger.
Although “realistic”, I think Ms. McMillan’s novels and the films they are based on encourage Black women to make poor choices based on loneliness and denial.
Great comment. I don’t understand how as a writer, one can continue to write and sow such seeds of dysfunction into existence especially on black female characters. Like the books/movies don’t have to promote perfection (because life isn’t) but at least tell a reasonable story not bogged down by struggle love
That common lines you drop on point 👏🏿
Thank you ❤️
First time watching...girl you was on point and funny as hell.
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This movie is so underrated
There was something like this with Lawrence Fishburn around that time. I just remember thinking why we have these effed up love stories.
Your reviews are really good. Chile I still luv ole Franklin though😂😂💪🏾💯🙏🏾
Thank you! ❤️
This movie is just. a raw and realistic story I love this movie.
Hey , this was another great story, and yes this happens more often than it should. Still in all, it was a great cast😊
Playing scrabble 😂😂😂
This review is amazing! I seen this movie as a teenager. It definitely hits different now that I’m older.😂
Thank you! ❤️
Hahaha not "with the curve" 🤣🤣🤣
Awwww, 'Come In' like Khadijah said on Living Single.
Just Playing,
But I Love this movie and story. 🥰
When bra ate the cat in kitchen.. I was like Aite..Wesley bald headed ass lol. My mom had this a while ago
I just watched this movie. Yesterday. You hit the nail on the head😂😂
Queen,I ❤️ that you review the low key black movies too.I did see this when this came out.And I instantly wanted to be a song writer😂Can you do the movie “Always Outnumbered”? Staring Laurence Fishburne.There we’re some good actors Natalie Cole & Cicely Tyson r.i.p did a cameo,Bill Cobbs,Isaiah Washington crushed his scene🙏🏾Please please🥺
Are you in NYC? Let's get some cigars together.
I’m not but Thank You !
48 minutes?!? 😬 sheesh LMFAOOOO… but this is one of my favorite movies though, I’m always down for the black star power 🙏🏾
Yes and I need all 48 minutes 😂☝🏾
I LITERALLY HATE THIS MOVIE !!!!
This was hilarious!
Thank You ! 😂
Well they got their shit together in the end.
Great movie, one of my favorites. Very realistic many people have lived it.
I loved this movie flaws & all the music, acting… it’s on the same level of Love Jones. I’m for a part 2/ sequel