Southwestern College Collegian

Issue date: 4/9/08 Section: Movie Review

Every girl has that one special movie that touches her heart in so many ways, and somehow seems to make her feel like the actress in the movie is her. That movie for me is "Love and Basketball." I've watched it numerous of times and yet still fall in love every time. "Love and Basketball" is a drama starring Sanaa Lathan, Omar Epps, Alfre Woodard, Dennis Haysbert, and Debbi Morgan. The movie opens up with the first quarter telling the story of two young children who grow up next door to one another. They both love the game of basketball, but eventually in the second quarter the two fall for one another in high school. The stresses of change and college life during the third quarter put a halt in their love life and take them on two separate paths. Bringing them back together when Monica starts to feel something is missing from the game, returning home to find out Quincy is getting married. She challenges him in a game one on one for his heart ending the fourth quarter. The movie shows the ups and downs of the couple, having to deal with Monica trying to prove herself, and Quincy staying in the spotlight despite his father's deceit. Both have to figure out how to be there for one another and yet still reach their dreams of professionalism. Not only does it address the relationship between Monica and Quincy, but the relationship they both face with their parents. Monica deals with her "house wife" mother, and Quincy deals with his "famous basketball playing cheating" father. Forcing them both to deal with the advice both parents have given them. "Love and Basketball" takes you away with love, ambitions, and competition. Placing you in the shoes of both stars and making you feel the advantages and disadvantages of love and growth. Relationships deal with the same issues everyday, and this movie gives couples a chance to see how you can get through differences while facing difficult challenges. Couples will enjoy the adventure of this movie as it takes them through a simple game of "Love and Basketball." It also gives childhood lovers reason to watch. It almost reminds me of the boy next door who you fall for because he is super hot, then you share that first kiss, and nothing ever comes of it but him or you moving away wondering what could or should have been. This is your chance to reminisce and enjoy. Korie Hawkins is a freshman majoring in journalism. You may e-mail her at korie.hawkins@sckans.edu.

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