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Love & Basketball
72
Metascore
28 reviews · Provided by
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90
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
In her first feature, writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood tells a familiar tale with first-rate acting and an underlying sense of authenticity.
88
Boston Globe
Jay Carr
Boston Globe
Jay Carr
The cinematic equivalent of a high, arching rainbow of a three-pointer from midcourt.
88
Baltimore Sun
Ann Hornaday
Baltimore Sun
Ann Hornaday
The conventional and the cliche are slam-dunked in favor of a fresh, authentic take on passion, ambition and coming of age.
80
L.A. Weekly
Ernest Hardy
L.A. Weekly
Ernest Hardy
Although the writing and the directing are smart and purposeful, the movie takes flight on the strength of its performances.
75
Charlotte Observer
Lawrence Toppman
Charlotte Observer
Lawrence Toppman
Any critic likes to predict the rise of a star, so let me introduce you to Gina Prince-Bythewood.
70
Chicago Reader
Lisa Alspector
Chicago Reader
Lisa Alspector
The lush, emotional scenes are enhanced by the sound track.
70
Washington Post
Stephen Hunter
Washington Post
Stephen Hunter
This one has crossover hit written all over it.
67
Austin Chronicle
Russell Smith
Austin Chronicle
Russell Smith
The fact that the blatantly thumbtacked-on happy ending plays as unvarnished fairy tale adds a definite bittersweet tang of irony.
63
USA Today
Andy Seiler
USA Today
Andy Seiler
One wishes producer Spike Lee had stepped in to give the dialogue some sass.
50
New York Post
Jonathan Foreman
New York Post
Jonathan Foreman
Strong cast is defeated by a labored, screenplay in this overlong, clunky love story.
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