A love story full of RED FLAGS| Love Jones 1997 - 90s cult classic movie commentary
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Now I see why ya'll wanted me to do this Love Jones review. I hadn't watched this movie all the way through before, but now that I have - their love story was problematic FROM THE START!
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Larenz was so fine in this… I mean he’s fine in everything but in this he was fine fine lol
Hes definitely fine and he keeps getting even more handsome with age.
Lol
Damn that friend devaugh is old. Wasn't he in drum line?
Fine fine fine ❤
With his short self😅
This was a 90s situationship before the term was coined lol
Lol just " kicking it"
This is the 90s version of we in a relationship but we not 😂😂
😂😅
😂😂😂 ikr. The 90’s version of “it’s complicated “ 😂
Not really. They were really in a relationship. In the scene where they broke up he was asking her why she was tripping about him and the woman he used to date named Lisa and he told her we’re together now. Then when she said he hasn’t given her any reason to trust him then he broke up with her but they were fully in a relationship not a situationship.
@@beautifulsurprise9424Naw they were just kicking it and having sex the first time. When Nina came back they did get in a serious relationship. He told her " this is a destiny type thing" . At first Darius said they were just kicking it she wasn't his girl.
@@Pretty30715 no, they were official when she moved in with him. When they broke up she had to get her stuff and give his key back. You don’t live with someone you’re just kicking it with. They started off as just kicking it yes. But after they got into it when she came to that party with Wood and they weren’t talking for a while then she called him and invited him out dancing, they then became official. Which is why he got so mad at her for not trusting him. He was like how are we going to be together if you don’t trust me?? If they were just kicking it, then her not trusting him would not even be an issue because they weren’t together. They most certainly made their relationship official and she either lived with him or spent most of her time there because when they officially broke up after Darius got so pissed off about her not being able to trust him then they broke up and she had to get all her stuff out of his house and give her key back. They were definitely official and in a relationship but it started after they went dancing at the stepper set.
What I didn't like was that neither of the two main characters seemed to be over their exes. How can you expect a relationship to work if you always have someone else in the back of your mind?
I will say I liked the side characters storylines. All of Darius's friend and their little pow wows were very entertaining.
To be fair Nina did say it was bad timing, but Darius low-key stalked her until she finally gave in lol
But wait….who did Darius not get over? Lisa?
My thing was, she ran off to go be back with her ex and was mad at Darius for getting with someone then gets with his boy. SMH we can't just be mad at him. But I still loved this movie
Love Jones is a staple in the Black community, and it’s funny (but not surprising) this film didn’t achieve that much success in the box office. I feel like this film is also influential because over the years I have seen films that tried to copy the romance of two artists that go through trial and tribulations.
We need to discuss how Darius was low key stalking Nina in the first few minutes of the film 🚩🚩🚩
He was stalking her. Got her address, number, and probably her account info from that check 🚩
@@forthenostalgiaNot the account info😂😂
It's not stalking. Going after a woman you want is called being a man. If he didn't "stalk" her they would have never got together.
@@CinqueMalcolm yeah thats most definetly stalking, regardless of sex man or woman. That's a crime and if someone is stalking you in the name of "love" to put it simply it's just not meant to be.
@@high_off_glowsticks She tells him to call her and that she knows the has the number when he's leaving her apartment after showing up unexpectedly after she had already turned him down before. It's called persitence. She was feeling it too. Just like flirting is sexual harassment when the woman doesn't like you, but all good if she does, that's stalking if she wasn't feeling him, but she was. She was the one who made the first move at the poetry spot. She probably turned down dozens of men on their first try, but who ends up getting her? The alleged stalker. He knew she dug him. Women don't act in logical ways. Men who understand that, like Darius, don't accept a no when he knows she's into him even if she won't admit it.
Being a child of the 90s I love this movie. I love Lauryn Hill's 'Sweetest thing' and Maxwell's Don't ever wonder(ascension). I wish times was still cool and deep as the 90's 😔
The 90’s were the ish!
Yes yes yes I grew up in the 90s I was a young adult in this erra
Yes and yes
They both gave toxic, delusional, and codependent.…beautiful gowns tho/great 90’s aesthetic ❤
No, it was her
“beautiful gowns tho”
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great review! Just a point of contention: Nina wasn't initially a smoker. From the montages we learn that she picks it up from Darius. I think this is a representation of how connected they were to each other. Ok, carry on.
I didn't catch that. I assumed she was always a smoker. Thanks for pointing that out ❤
she actually comments on his smoking in a disparaging way @ the open mic spot when they first meet
to me, because he didnt pick up any of HER habits, it showed how (as much as people contend this) biologically how women take on the “follower” role in relationships w men. ie: so many women i know who HATED sports became “sports fanatics” b/c their men who fans or taking on their men’s ways (usually their BAD habits interestingly)
just an observation
@@learninggrowing1361 yeah...i find it interesting when i see it happen
@@BeautyLoves88 This! I agree, he didn't pick up any of her habits but definitely used her as a muse and was inspired by her. All she got was a smoking habit😩
That's sole tie isn't it?
Damn you know you fine when you don't need an edge up lol
I couldn't stop looking at his hairline 😮😅
😂😂😂
This is a story of how pride can cause you to miss out on your blessing. Let go of what you think you know and who you think you are
Very interesting comment
How would one not know who they are?
@@anousckabergraaf1841 Based off of the things you do in life that affect your life
💎💎💎
When you said, “my 2023 ass would’ve went into the good drawer, immediately” 🤣
This was my favorite movie getting older but as I turned 40.. I lost interest with these toxic themes in this movie.. things I thought was cute is not anymore.. thank you for this🌹
THAT Part! It’s like watching my 20s and 30s on screen.
Yes I agree. It just seems toxic
Bill Bellamy does indeed always play the same character. It's always annoying, too.
The impression I got is that Nina did not smoke cigarettes until she started dealing with Darius.
Same
Facts.. She didn't... she picked up his habit . ❤
@@americalove9495 Yeah it seem like that part is meant to highlight how people can wind up acting like their intimate partners.
Exactly
You are correct
I never liked Darius’ group of friends. Sheila was into him, Hollywood was jealous of him and the other one was in a miserable marriage. Ed was the only one who minded the business that paid him.
These two had a lot of pent up resentment for each other and it never stayed in the past because they couldn’t communicate about their feelings.
Savon knew Darius was fronting about his feelings for Nina ,Savon always knew that he was lying😂that's why I liked him.
I wrote a essay on this movie, waiting to exhale, dream girls, poetic justice, and soul food 😂🤣 so far you have said the exact same stuff about soul food and this movie. I officially love this channel 💕
Thank you 😊. Like your profile pic. BAPs is my movie!
@@forthenostalgia Thank you💗 so cool you recognized the movie she was in!! Many don’t 😂
She should make a video on Poetic Justice.
"...meanwhile, you driving a vehicle of death..." took me out 😅
We feel the exact same . They needed better communication honesty boundaries. The 90's.
I also noticed that @8:48, Nina is walking on side face the street. He didn’t switch places. Most guys I know would switch places with me in case of a car got out of control it would hit him and not me. Call me crazy but there is a
meme on this🤷🏾♀️
Great observation!
This is one of those chivalry things that’s cute to me, but also unnecessary. If a car jumped a curb and hit one person, the person next to them would probably also get injured 😂 it’s always been funny to me and I chuckle to myself when a guy moves me in away from the curb
My dad always tells me not to take relationship advice from my single or unhappy friends.
Facts
Not good advice. Just because a person is single does not make them without discernment
Bad advice. Relationship status doesn’t determine insight. You have to know which ppl are smart and empathetic and substantive…single or not.
@@TheNaomiChristina I agree with you. I think that I’ll follow both pieces of advice.
I meeeeaaaannnn…. There’s that and taking advice from a toxic couple 🤣🤣
Its a realistic love story that has stood the test of time. Too many times, folks want Hallmark type shit where everything is perfect. That's why couples fall nowadays. This was perfect over 25 years ago, and still prefect to this day.
Darius def didn’t know nothing about boundaries… omg!
The red flag after "Nah I don't wear drawers, I just let it hang" has me weak 🤣🤣
i NEVER understood why Nia Long would get with Bill Bellamy in this movie! it was messy, and petty and he not even cuter than Larenz so it makes NO sense!😡😄 still tho it's a *slightly* better love story than Brown Sugar or Love & Basketball so there's that 😂😂
What ?!! Lol, I think Love and Basketball 🏀 is way better
Brown Sugar was good.....Love and Basketball sometimes gives me hives😏
Brown Sugar was super cute. Hands down my favorite black romance movie.
@@cadillacdeville5828I hate that movie. So toxic.
Sorry ain’t enough red flags to ruin this movie for me. 😂 #SorryNotSorry 🤷🏽♀️
I love this story...I felt that it was realistic....there are trials and tribulations in relationships....and I appreciated this movie how it was made...the realistic friend circle...the hater lurking ...the uncertainty of Darius and Nina ....I loved it all
I believe it was Kendrick that said that Pride will be the death of him and you and you and me and me and you.
They didn’t communicate because of pride.
Deep
"But what had happened? I thought y'all was 'just kickin' it.'" 😂😂
I was a preachers kid so was definitely not allowed to watch this as a child .. but BAYBEE when i saw this on netflix i was in love! Their chemistry was insane and the unapologetic blackness of the whole movie gave me life. Your videos are honestly such a vibe. Thanks for the time you put in to make them love..
Also, can you please do the inkwell ? The five heartbeats?!? ❤
Or "Poetic Justice"
Yes
Nina was very ambitious with her career, and Darius dedicated his novel to her and the poems that he was reading at the sanctuary all that is what added sparks to, their relationship!
“and fuCKED OLe boi”😭😭😭😭rent free
her apartment is beautiful!
So i know i’m not the target audience, but i am so glad youtube brought me here, love your narration, it is super entertaining
Im so glad you're here 💕
Thank you 😊
And she tells him after they have sex, yoooo I just noticed that. Savage lol
Great analysis on the love portion. Looking back at a lot of 90s/2000s movies and shows, all the relationships were toxic. 😂 I was watching The Game yesterday, and where I once thought Melanie and Derwin were cute, I realized that their relationship was toxic as hell! 😂😂
Anyway back to the Love Jones one thing I did really like about this movie was how Nina wasn’t some big time photographer, we saw her in a job role that she didn’t like, and eventually got let go from. To her getting rejected, to the finally achieving success towards the end of the movie. It’s more realistic. A lot of 90s movies show the women super successful, partners are their firm, top marketing associate in their firm, etc etc. And it creates a sort of unrealistic narrative.
I always wish they gave us more context as to how long Nina was gone to NY the first time.
I love this critique! Very well narrated and explained. Um, yes, Nina and Darius were toxic as Flint water. Lol But the mood, soundtrack, overall vibe, sexual energy and cast chemistry hooked you in like crack. I saw this at the movies my junior year at CAU. Love Jones started some shit that year lol
I feel like the only thing Nia did wrong was date his friend. I don't think they even kissed, but she was still wrong for that.
I agree her going back to her ex to figure things out was her right cuz her and Darius weren't in a serious relationship. She was wrong for entertaining Wood though cuz she wanted to get back at Darius.
She was wrong for listening to her single friend. She advised Nina to tell Darrius about her going back to be with her ex. Nina didn't want to go back to her ex. Nina really had feelings for Darrius. Instead of telling that to Darius, she decided to play games. She wanted Darrius to read her mind, instead of telling him what she wanted. She left Darius to be with an ex. What was Darrius supposed to do while she was gone and doing God know what? She came back and saw that Darrius moved on and got jealous. After taking bad advice from her single friend AGAIN, Nina decided to date a friend of Darrius. Nina played too many games. Nina listening to her single friend was the problem. They both were toxic AF
@@bfields112She didn't have to tell Darius all that. She could've just said she was going to a job interview. But she wasn't his girlfriend so her going back to her ex wasn't really the issue in my opinion. They both lacked communication. Just because you like someone doesn't mean you want to be serious and Darius and Nina downplayed their relationship. They both said they were just "kicking it." "The sex was just good" . Not one time they admitted that they wanted to be serious.
This is my favorite black romance movie. Two artistic, fun loving black people just living life. I love that for us this was just a rom com, didn't need no crazy ass stereotypes. Just two black people in love.
The way he walked her home was wrong too. The man is supposed to be on the outside....near the street. That's what a gentleman does.❤
you are KILLING it, Queen! .... this is my favorite movie, even with all of the toxicity... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Larenz and Nia together... their good times look SOOOOOOOOOOO good! 😍😍😍😍😍😍
💯 I hope she can do "poetic justice"soon too this year makes 30 years for it
I also forgot to mention, the movie Premature reminds me of Love Jones mixed with Just Another Girl on the IRT.
Compared to relationships today this is not that toxic I mean they had hella problems but I think they rushed into something too fast
💯 It always end up like that
They playing house and he had no intention of putting a ring on it he even says it.
@@shanazblacksun7201 that's tame compared to today youthful relationships at the end they really felt for each other though
@@Daf029 you don't say 😧😯😭😄🤣 no but seriously I hear you though this is a healthy relationship compared to nowadays
Ninas character was wrong to entertain Wood...smh
Larenz Tate would be a good candidate to play Stevie Wonder in a biopic.
why would you wanna be with someone you don't trust
People sleep on Bill Bellamy ❤
Did you review Crooklyn yet? If not, please do 😅 Been waiting to see your reaction to Queenie flying out of that couch 🤦🏾♀️
First and foremost I love your commentary. It makes me want to start a movie club.
I had an ex that favors Larenz Tate and when I say it's a slight challenge to watch his older roles. I really roll my eyes at how charming that man was especially in this movie. Only because I finally watched this movie after our breakup. Lol.
I’m here for all the counters.
Whether it’d be fashion, red flags or what ever- I’m here for it ♥️♥️
Please Please Do "The Brothers" &
"The Best Man" pt.1 NEXT!!!!!
Love these videos been binge watching them like crazy now lol keep up the GOOD work!!!
Yes to this
Double Yes!!!
How did u get here nobody’s supposed to be here 😅😅😅 that line got my subscription
😂😂😂 Thank you for subscribing
Am I the only Black person who doesn't like this movie? 🤣I never understood why people hype this movie up.
No, you're not alone
I like the aesthetics of it. The cast is beautiful. Other than that, I find Darius and Nina annoying af. Especially Nina.
@@cuteyalexia yep. I knew there was something I couldn’t quite describe that I didn’t like about it. You said it perfectly and so did this video.
Thank you i thought know one would never review. Some people who have review this show has given a delusional opinion defending his character.
He introduced nina to smoking...one of favorite movies ❤. thanks for the review 🙂
Am I the only one that thinks this is the most overrated love story of all time????
No no ur not
Just watched this for the first time after all the years of hearing the hype.....I was shook. No way this could have been a romance movie. It was all red flags. Not people saying this is a great representation of black love. Like hell na!
Great analysis and review 👏🏾!
Thank you 🤗
You should do Jason's Lyric and Dead Presidents!
Or "Poetic Justice"
The inkwell
MY FAVORITTEEEE Movie. You already know if someone starts a conversation like that, you already know its Clipped!😂I miss these days. I was too little to watch this when it first came out. But yea, take me back 🥰
The ways, everybody was FOINE in this movie.
I need to call my Mom, to ask where them VHS at?
Oh my God, this was my moms favorite movie. I haven't watched it since I was kid because I was so burnt out on it 😂 watching this back as an adult gives me so much insight into my mom as a person, you know, outside of knowing her as my mom. It's fascinating to think about.
8:57 Time Stamp - He took her to a *REAL REGGAE CLUB* in Chicago! LOLL. It's called "THE WILD HARE". I think it still exists. It's over by Wrigley Field where the Chicago Cubs play. Right across the street there was a Dancehall club called "EXODUS" but it closed.
2 videos back to back?! Yeeesss👏🏽
Not "vehicle of death" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂
You would've thought he was driving a Mercedes or something, talking Cash Money
Girl it gagged. I literally laughed out load. 😂
When Lisa calls the audio fades into the background but can still be heard and he tells her not to call anymore. Not sure if was intentionally directed that way but...
Oooh chile the way I clicked on this video so fast.
My new favorite channel
You should do the disappearing act movie next
Nina smokes while dating him tho...she didnt at first.
I don't know why she has to be the one standing in the rain getting drenched, while he's bone dry.
Your channel is a gem !
"My 2023 ass woulda went into the good drawer, immediately" 😂😂😂💀
I had no interest in this movie, I just didn't like it at all( really indifferent). It unfortunately didn't resonate with me, but I love ALL your commentary.
Yeah I forgot how boring this movie is
I agree the movie was boring
Please do eve’s bayou
In progress 🙂
29:10 Of all the reasons to kick Wood out the friend group, the fact that he drives a death mobile is the clear sign? Prolly 5-10 legit reasons in front of that one….
they look good together nia long and larenz
Can you review another girl from the IRT
Sure, I'll add it to the list. I really like that movie.
Yes plz
I think she suggested that dont smoke because if he was clumsy with the drink, he might drop and burn himself or her with the cigarette or start a daggone fire 😂😂
5:26 😂😂 I said is that "one band one sound??" Lmao
Thank you!! You are such a gem, can you turn your mic up a little? It was hard to hear after the intro 🥺 I want all the commentary 🤣Hugs from Asia 🌺
Edit: Not the " Good Drawer" sis 😭🤣🤣 I'm screaming 🤣 and I concur 😂
Someone else said something about the sound as well. I just played the video on different devices and it was normal to me. I'll look into it.
People are crazy these days, gotta have a good drawer or two.🤣
@@forthenostalgia Thank you for your time Sis 🌺 can't wait for the next vid! Hugs from Asia 🌺🌺
You should do love & basketball
Or "Poetic Justice"
As a spoken word artist, I've never understood the love that poem got.
Lisa Nicole Carson was fine as hell too!!
Yes, she was so gorgeous. Her and her curls 😍
@@forthenostalgia she was where my curl fetish started from. Her, Cree Summer and Rachel True. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@Cluv22 not a bad curly lineup…but Lisa had them beat during the love jones years
Gratitude.
Ps Classic Movie and Soundtrack. That Lauryn Hill song is my ish.
And that Maxwell's Don't ever Wonder (Ascension)
She’s was the true player and I’m not mad 😂😂😂😂😂
Please can you do a review of "Disappearing Acts" - Sanaa Lathan and Wesley Snipes...
That would be 🔥
It was problematic for me then and still is. Another Terry McMillan classic!
THIS IS MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME! I love me some Nia & Larenz babbby!
The hater counter is hilarious 😂
I'm a newbie to your channel. I love, love, love your reviews/commentary. So spot on and hilarious. Looking forward to more.
K.
Lisa Nicole Carson was the so fukkin gorgeous in this movie…
Yes lord she was…..compare this look to her look in Jason’s lyric…doesn’t even look like the same person….
Not your email 😂
This movie is a classic hit. Those that don't get it, DON'T GET IT
Can you do a review on Save The Last Dance?
I can't believe people were debating whether this movie or Jason Lyrics is better. Jason lyrics wins by a long shot. I was throwing up watching the whole commentary. Great video! Glad I haven't watched it yet. Well technically I have just now but yeah. 🤣🤣🤣
Love Jones wins, but that's because I HATED the brother
Love jones way better in my opinion….anything with jada gets downgraded in hindsight in 2023….kidding. But jada’s southern accent seemed to vary every seen….
Jason’s Lyric was good but I honestly prefer Love Jones
Love Jones 4 the win
I’ve never watched this whole movie, this is a great breakdown ❤
I am so embarrassed to know I was telling pol this was my fav romance movie 💀
That 90s vibe was different
I don’t remember that book store kiss scene at all. I remember the one when Nina saw them in the window, but not the one at 15:45. Now I have to rewatch lol
If you review tv shows. Girlfriends or One on one.
I eventually want to do TV shows. I dont want to do full out series but maybe popular episodes...im not sure.
I still love this movie 😂 but I love the commentary/ perspective from a younger generation. Especially with the added gifs/memes throughout. Hindsight is 20/20 😂😂
I never did understand why her friend Josie suggested she link up with Wood. Messy 😂