Based on the movie with the same name, She's Gotta Have It follows the life of Brooklyn artist Nola as she pontificates about sex, freedom, and other topics while coordinating relationships with three men; Jamie, Mars, and Greer.
DeWanda Wise (Nola), Anthony Ramos (Mars), Lyriq Bent (Jamie), Cleo Anthony (Greer), Margot Bingham (Clorinda), Chyna Layne (Shemekka), Joie Lee (Septima), Santana Benitez (Lourdes), Elise Hudson (Rachel).
She's Gotta Have It from Spike Lee begins with some introductions before moving to the main story which is quite simply a mess. For all the talk about this being a feminist film or a good representation of polyamory, it is neither. And while billed as a comedy there were not many laughs in this one. Nola, while professing to be a 'sex-positive, polyamorous pansexual', instead appears to fear commitment which is dressed up as 'sex-positive', lacks solid communication skills and to some extent honesty which are both necessary for polyamory, and happily trades her sexuality for a wad of cash. In fact, she seems to lack control of her life in any way other than having three men who want to sleep with her.
Wise was okay as an actress, though she felt immature at times. Ramos was possibly the most amusing person in this comedy and did nicely. Bent and Anthony were mildly interesting with solid delivery. The remainder of the supporting cast was okay.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were decent enough though long musical interludes overwritten with lyrics in later episodes became annoying. Dialogue was horrible throughout with very little relationship management or open conversations. Sound and soundtrack were good with some nice tracks.
Overall this series reboot of the original film feels like nothing more than following Nola around with the promise she will grow out of being a physical and emotional vampire. Sadly, personal growth is missing so nothing changes. Fans of the original film may enjoy this one. For the rest of you, take a pass.
With plenty of sexuality, nudity, some foul language, and adult situation, save this one for the oldest teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 12.28.17
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Drama, Romance
DeWanda Wise (Nola), Anthony Ramos (Mars), Lyriq Bent (Jamie), Cleo Anthony (Greer), Margot Bingham (Clorinda), Chyna Layne (Shemekka), Joie Lee (Septima), Santana Benitez (Lourdes), Elise Hudson (Rachel).
She's Gotta Have It from Spike Lee begins with some introductions before moving to the main story which is quite simply a mess. For all the talk about this being a feminist film or a good representation of polyamory, it is neither. And while billed as a comedy there were not many laughs in this one. Nola, while professing to be a 'sex-positive, polyamorous pansexual', instead appears to fear commitment which is dressed up as 'sex-positive', lacks solid communication skills and to some extent honesty which are both necessary for polyamory, and happily trades her sexuality for a wad of cash. In fact, she seems to lack control of her life in any way other than having three men who want to sleep with her.
Wise was okay as an actress, though she felt immature at times. Ramos was possibly the most amusing person in this comedy and did nicely. Bent and Anthony were mildly interesting with solid delivery. The remainder of the supporting cast was okay.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were decent enough though long musical interludes overwritten with lyrics in later episodes became annoying. Dialogue was horrible throughout with very little relationship management or open conversations. Sound and soundtrack were good with some nice tracks.
Overall this series reboot of the original film feels like nothing more than following Nola around with the promise she will grow out of being a physical and emotional vampire. Sadly, personal growth is missing so nothing changes. Fans of the original film may enjoy this one. For the rest of you, take a pass.
With plenty of sexuality, nudity, some foul language, and adult situation, save this one for the oldest teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 12.28.17
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Drama, Romance
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