Brown Sugar

Rating: PG-13

Movie Release Date: October 11, 2002

DVD Release Date: February 11, 2003

Plot 411: Dre and Sid have been best friends since childhood. They both fell in love with hip hop instantly, but their love for each other took a little longer to blossom.

Review: This is one of my favorite romantic comedies. I love Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs in this because their chemistry is wonderful. In addition to their great on-screen relationship, the music is wicked. It's old school hip hop at its best. They see hip hop as a living, breathing entity. It's something that helped them through tough times. It's dependable. Queen Latifah and Mos Def also play supporting roles and bring some levity to the situation. One of the greatest Erykah Badu and Common songs is also on this soundtrack. It's called "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip Hop)."

Watch It: For an urban love story between two people as well as their relationship with hip hop.

Skip It: If you prefer a more traditional love story. To get the full effect of this film, you'll have to really absorb the music.

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