Love Jones
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Synopsis
A poet and photographer in Chicago explore their growing relationship while discussing love with friends. When she tests his feelings, romantic complications follow.
Cast
- Larenz Tate
- Nia Long
- Isaiah Washington
- Lisa Nicole Carson
- Bill Bellamy
- Leonard Roberts
- Bernadette Speakes
- Khalil Kain
- Cerall Duncan
- David Nisbet
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- Apr 27, 2021
everyone in this film is so attractive and charming by the end i felt like i could vibrate through walls
francescaJan 10, 2021These people felt so real and the chemistry between the whole cast is off the walls. The poetry in this is beautiful.
AS4488Mar 30, 2021keep likin my letterboxd reviews we gon end up like this🥴
cleansing my soul of addiction🦋 - Dec 7, 2021
every single leather jacket in chicago was sourced for this movie
samFeb 1, 2025B. N. C. (BLACK NEVER CRACKS) - A BLACK CINEMA MARATHON As I’ve mentioned a few times in the past, I’m not much of a romcom kind of guy, though I’ve enjoyed a few of them. This one is definitely one I for the most part, vibe with. Sure, it sticks to a lot of the genre’s…
Rafael "Mister Movie" JovineJun 19, 2021falling in love after the first link!
lex - Apr 16, 2020
Quarantine Priority Watchlist I swear that black love be hitting different. Although I wanted more love scenes and scenes of them getting to know each other I still enjoyed this. The chemistry between the entire cast was *chefs kiss* Reminded me of me and my friend…
✨PinkMcflurry (Danya)✨Sep 8, 2022Love Jones is such a odd case for me. I recommend seeing this movie for anyone who is curious even though I expected more. Love Jones disappointed me because it was far from the super romantic movie that is associated with it. I wouldn’t call they’re relationship toxic but…
JayLee248Apr 5, 2021i understand why people are so nostalgic for an era they never grew up in now
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- Noel Sergeant likedLove Jones
What it offered was rare: a story where Black love wasn’t trauma-driven, loud, or caricatured. It was grown, nuanced, creative, sexy, and messy in the most human way.
Tamia King lovedLove JonesA beautiful love letter to Chicago's bohemian art scene. It trades standard tropes for deep conversations about Mozart, jazz, and the messy reality of timing. Anchored by an extraordinary neo-soul soundtrack, it captures the sweet, complicated rhythm of falling in love
bklyn likedLove JonesOmg, I’m mad i hadn’t seen this sooner. And bro, they were both annoying me in the middle with them both trying to be players😫 especially when they both was heavily feeling each other lmao. But very much enjoyed witnessing the chemistry 💕
- Kim lovedLove Jones
One of the best love stories ever told. So real and authentic. And it made me fall in love with poetry all over again. A true classic that will never get old and will forever be my favorite film of all time.
Luyanda lovedLove JonesThe reggae club scene? Oh boy I was SAT! This movie gave me so many butterflies. Larenz was so fine to me in this movie, especially with glasses on.
Bugga lovedLove JonesWatch it. I’m a guy but this is a quality romance fr. Not like all the other bs. It’s a realistic interpretation of love.
- Troi likedLove Jones
Fell in love with Nia Long after watching this. Black love & the complexities of it on screen.
foreverjalen lovedLove JonesWatched this with my girlfriend and had a great discussion about baggage. 8.5/10
Simone Ruffin lovedLove JonesFavorite movie. I love the chemistry between the main characters.
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- APAdrian Perkins
Metacritic
Many love stories contrive to get their characters together at the end. This one contrives, not to keep them apart, but to bring them to a bittersweet awareness that is above simple love. Some audience members would probably prefer a romantic embrace in the sunset, as the music swells. But Love Jones'' is too smart for that.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Still, even when the plot sags, the erotic moodiness of Love Jones remains fresh.
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Love Jones (1997) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Love Jones (1997)?
The movie is 1hr 49min long.
What's Love Jones (1997) about?
A poet and photographer in Chicago explore their growing relationship while discussing love with friends. When she tests his feelings, romantic complications follow.
Who's the cast of Love Jones (1997)?
- Larenz Tate as Darius Lovehall
- Nia Long as Nina Mosley
- Isaiah Washington as Savon Garrison
- Lisa Nicole Carson as Josie Nichols
- Bill Bellamy as Hollywood
- Leonard Roberts as Eddie Coles
- Bernadette Speakes as Sheila Downes
- Khalil Kain as Marvin Cox
- Cerall Duncan as Troy Garrison
- David Nisbet as Publisher
Who's the director behind Love Jones (1997)?
Theodore Witcher directed Love Jones (1997).
Who produced Love Jones (1997)?
Jeremiah Samuels and Nick Wechsler produced Love Jones (1997).
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