In 1981 in L.A., Monica moves in next door to Quincy. They're 11, and both want to play in the NBA, just like Quincy's dad. Their love-hate relationship lasts into high school, with Monica's edge and Quincy's top-dog attitude separating them, except when Quincy's parents argue and he climbs through Monica's window to sleep on the floor. As high school ends, they come together as a couple, but within a year, with both of them playing ball at USC, Quincy's relationship with his... (Full plot summary below)
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In 1981 in L.A., Monica moves in next door to Quincy. They're 11, and both want to play in the NBA, just like Quincy's dad. Their love-hate relationship lasts into high school, with Monica's edge and Quincy's top-dog attitude separating them, except when Quincy's parents argue and he climbs through Monica's window to sleep on the floor. As high school ends, they come together as a couple, but within a year, with both of them playing ball at USC, Quincy's relationship with his father takes an ugly turn, and it leads to a break up with Monica. Some years later, their pro careers at a crossroads, they meet again. It's time for a final game of one-on-one with high stakes.
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| 3BlackChicks ReviewKamal 'The Diva' LarsuelSanaa Lathan and Omar Epps do not disappoint. Alfre Woodward and Debi Morgan sneak in very strong performances. Go see this. |
| New York Daily NewsJami BernardMakes hoops look like the sexiest game in town. |
| Los Angeles TimesEric HarrisonThe cinematic equivalent of a high, arching rainbow of a three-pointer from midcourt. |
| rec.arts.movies.reviewsMichael DequinaAs honest a title as one is likely to find gracing a multiplex marquee. |
| Baltimore SunAnn HornadayThe conventional and the cliche are slam-dunked in favor of a fresh, authentic take on passion, ambition and coming of age. |
| ReelViewsJames BerardinelliAlthough not a slam-dunk, it's a satisfying lay-up. |
| Sight and SoundStephanie ZacharekIt's a fine example of a conventionally made picture which follows all the rules yet still emerges as fresh and original. |
| New York Magazine/VulturePeter RainerMawkishly heartfelt, but actress Sanaa Lathan performs as if she were lit from within. |
| Mr. ShowbizKevin MaynardIt's a tad too generic to be a slam dunk. |
| Film4Mark MorrisThe surprise element here is that the film takes Monica's career, and her love of the game, as seriously, probably more seriously, than it does Quincy's. |
