Disappearing Acts
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Movie Reviews of Disappearing Acts
Movie Review: Book to Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie was excellent but flopped if you're judging it based on how true to the book it is. The movie outlines the general ideas expressed in the book. Of course a movie could never duplicate the preciseness included in a book but the necessary events in the book are in the movie. Sanaa gives a stunning performance as Zora, an independant woman with ambition and a craving for some masculinity in her world. Wesley is Franklin, a man with a whole lotta ego, real-life problems and a weakness for beautiful women. Both Sanaa and Wesley are excellent in their roles. They give life to these Terry McMillan characters.
Perhaps the greatest gift this movie gives us is the possibility that you probably know a few Zora's and a few Franklin's! And knowing that allows one to connect with the absolute reality of the film. Get it! I applaud HBO for bringing this movie to the screen.
Movie Review: Urban love story hits Hollywood...
Summary: 4 Stars
Compared to the book, the film left out a lot of things, which is understandable, but maybe not the right thing????? In the book, Franklin had a closer relationship w/his sister and that wasn't mentioned at all in the movie. Maybe seeing the other interaction with his family may have given viewers a bit more insight to that character. Wesley Snipes was good in the role, but should have kept his facial hair...at least a little.
Sanaa Lathan was great! I easily saw her as Zora and my heart went out to her as a single mother trying to survive and deal with Franklin's ever-changing moods.
We understand that it is not always easy to take a novel and turn it into a film and keep all aspects of the novel on the screen, but it's nice when you can read the book then see the film and know that it's just about all the same.
Overall, I was pleased.
Movie Review: Good movie
Summary: 4 Stars
Disappearing Acts is one of my favorite books. The movie was actually good. Granted some changes were made for the screen version, but they tried to stay close to the story as possible. Sana Lathan plays Zora, a teacher who really wants a music career. Wesley plays Franklin, the man who falls in love with Zora, but has to deal with the fact he has less education, less money, and he is not up to snuff career wise. The movie basically shows that no matter how in love, you can't ignore the differences in relationships. I thought Wesley did a good job in the movie. I'm looking forward to buying this one day.Movie Review: I read the book
Summary: 4 Stars
I read the book to this and it was much better (Of course), but it's about time I see Wesley Snipes play in a movie that's actually descent, and not some super hero (blade). He needs more good roles like he had in "New Jack City", and even "Jungle Fever". But this movie was really good. He did an excellent job in this one. Saana Lathan did a wonderful job too. I like her. I hope she does more movies in the future.Movie Review: Disappearing Acts,
Summary: 4 Stars
I loved the book Disappearing Acts, i read it in two days, i love the movie as well. we all know that when a book is turned into a movie it is never given its due, i do think that the movie did a good job, and it could have been better, but i enjoyed the book as much as i did the movie, if you love the movie pick up the book it will not disappoint you.