Own the rights?
I was compelled to write after reading some appalling review of "Something New". First of all, let me start by saying that I do believe in freedom of speech, as well as having a personal opinion. However, hearing so many short-sided reviews of "Something New" is in my opinion one of the problems with our country.I can't explain how offensive it is to have men insult and negatively comment on the plight of unmarried, intelligent and physically fit black women! I find it difficult to believe that they could truly relate to what it is "really" like being a woman, let alone the intricate balance of being a minority who has some intelligence and success when you are discriminated against and undermined more often than not, like in some of the reviews posted here for example.It seemed to me that the reviews were an unsuccessful and immature defense for black men and men in general when there was no attack. I was able to fully relate to, not only the movie, but its characters because my family and friends mirror them greatly. I don't think that the movie portrayed black men as harshly as some reviews state. In fact, every man in the film has very positive aspects including Sanaa Lathan's father, her best-friend's boyfriend, and Blair Underwood's character and even though Donald Faison's character is a womanizer (which is also an accurate portrayal of some types of men); the concern and loyalty to his family is commendable.I found the film to be refreshing and an honest look at that demographic of African-American woman of which I am a part of. Also, the odd comment that "men don't like over-weight women" and spouting percentages about over-weight women in America was ridiculous and had nothing to do with the movie! I as well as most of my friends happen to be in shape and not obese and have many of the other attribute's that the female characters had in the movie, so what is the movie supposed to say to us? What does it say about African-American men in this country that no matter how much African-American women have going for us we are still not being chosen for marriage? I think that second question more accurately covers the meaning of the film, as well as the fact that happiness can be found in a wider circumference that where we are looking for it.I found it hopefully to think that there may be a Blair Underwood character and a Simon Baker character that could potentially be out there for me! I also found it inspiring that this movie was the first to be written, directed and starring a predominately African-American cast and yet was still distributed by a major film company.Right now it is so important that in light of the Academy Award nominations for a film like "Hustle & Flow" where black men and women are still portraying pimps and prostitutes that we see the balance of "Something New". Both are truthful but it is nice to see something that reflects me, my life and the people in it. I think that perhaps people should look at the more positive aspects of what the film is and not what they personally think that it's "not" saying or doing.
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