Has a problem with its slack and meandering narrative...but it's still well worth a look for its generous wit, casual insightfulness, and love of humanity.
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04/02/07
Premium (2007)
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Reviews Counted:8
Fresh:8
Rotten:0
Average Rating:6.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 37 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Cool is a struggling actor fed up with stereotypical African-American roles. While pumping gas to make ends meet, he collides with his ex-fiance after 3 years of silence. She is getting married in... [More]
Starring: Dorian Missick, Zoe Saldana, Hill Harper, Eva Marcille
Director: Pete Chatmon
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A high-stakes romantic comedy which pits a bourgie brother against another from the 'hood who knows how to keep it real.
03/08/07
In gasoline terms, Premium isn't. But the romantic dramedy has some high-octane emotional moments, thanks to writer-director Pete Chatmon's wise dissection of the games one-time lovers play.
03/01/07
Top CriticChatmon's ability to inject humor while addressing some serious issues with the film business and romantic relationships add to his talent and makes "Premium" worth seeing.
02/26/07
Chatmon's ability to inject humor while addressing some serious issues with the film business and romantic relationships add to his talent and makes "Premium" worth seeing.
02/26/07
Premium's believable moments slightly prevail over its inauthentic ones, helping writer-director Pete Chatmon's modestly played drama just barely cross over the brink of compelling naturalism.
02/20/07
Standout thesping by stars Dorian Missick and Zoe Saldana, along with fully fleshed-out secondary roles, distinguish Pete Chatmon's gentle comedy.
08/04/06
Top CriticChatmon reworks many elements of Robert Townsend's erratic 1987 film Hollywood Shuffle into a fluent story that favors character over satire.
08/04/06
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