Life is Messy and Nobody is Perfect - Love & Basketball (Movie Commentary & Reaction)

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Love & Basketball movie commentary reaction
Love and basketball movie reaction
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Love & Basketball is a really well made movie and very deserving of a movie commentary and reaction video. A well written, multi faceted story, Love & Basketball follows the lives of Quincy and Monica, from childhood into adulthood. It's a shame that this movie isn't more well known because it absolutely should be!
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@milesdavislover444 3 жыл бұрын

This is a STAPLE in the black community. ❤️

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

We can see why 😋 - Sam

@oglifeline1005 3 жыл бұрын

My black ass has never seen it I feel so bad

@LlamawithHat 3 жыл бұрын

@@oglifeline1005 😂😂

@markchae2123 3 жыл бұрын

Period. I was so happy to see this I was genuinely shocked af

@summerrose8110 3 жыл бұрын

@@oglifeline1005 It's ok. Better late than ever.

@crystalgtv3394 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact! Both actors Omar and sanaa where in a real life relationship while filming this movie. It’s was unknown to the director at the time of their audition. The director didn’t find out until they both got the role lol thank god they both got it cause they killed it and their chemistry was through the roof 🥰

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

That is so cool! I reckon they’re both great actors but that extra layer really of chemistry really made it go off 🙌🙌 - Stef

@Aurora0510 3 жыл бұрын

I believe when they did the movie The Wood, they met there and started a relationship and when they were both casted for Love & Basketball, the connection was genuine because they were already comfortable with each other.

@tgirl1021 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Sanaa Lathan's scar is real! They wrote it into the movie! Also they make every shot in the movie themselves! Omar & Sanaa actually had to learn to play bc the director Gina Prince Bythewood didn't want them to fake any of the basketball. Gina the director, also makes a cameo in the film!

@mariakal605 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know her scar was real! That's cool to know, I always thought it looked so real in the movie and thought it was just really good makeup haha

@darylesells19 3 жыл бұрын

I had a feeling they had to work her scar into the story somehow. Smart writers.

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you can tell they can actually play because they don’t cut away from any of the shots or moves. It’s a very much appreciated aspect of this movie for me 😊 - Sam

@tgirl1021 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 Yea I love it! I'm glad they did it. Gina was actually considering casting an athlete for the role, but went with Sanaa bc she was a better actress & she ultimately wanted that to shine through.

@uncannyresemblence 3 жыл бұрын

The scar story is kind of crazy. She was trying to make playdoh art by herself as a kid. I think her mom put the art in the oven for her to bake and she tried to take it out without help. It like fipped off the cookie sheet when she tried to get it off with a spatula and stuck to her face. When they pulled the hot playdoh off it took skin.

@aortiz233 3 жыл бұрын

I’m here for Sam getting way too invested in fictional basketball games 😂

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, it’s all ball to me 😂 - Sam

@aortiz233 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 lol I’m here for it cause I was legit doing the same thing. I definitely think y’all should do some more sports films

@thomashester2 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite was Monica taking a charge and the basket going in while Sam says "it doesn't matter...that's a charge. Make the call ref"

@mutantx2372 3 жыл бұрын

I love Gabrielle Union . Throughout the 90s everytime she played a character in high school in a movie or a tv show it was always believable because she has a very youthful appearance .

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, she’s great. Always enjoy her performances 😊 - Sam

@arielcheyenne1853 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! She's a staple of that time period & during said time frame My personal favorite was her as Isis In "Bring it on." Yours?

@YouTuberOnlineNow 3 жыл бұрын

Gabrielle union isn't in this movie. Sanaa Lathan is in this movie.

@mutantx2372 3 жыл бұрын

@@KZfaqrOnlineNow Gabrielle Union is in this movie .

@arielcheyenne1853 3 жыл бұрын

@@KZfaqrOnlineNow Her characters name is Shawnee- High school friend who asked to pass the note.

@SessVlogs 3 жыл бұрын

I loved Sam's passion for basketball throughout the movie because it didn't come off as him being condescending or a know-it-all, it was just genuine enthusiasm. Very infectious, and it even got me more invested in the story!

@heyitsnasira 3 жыл бұрын

Took the words right out of my mouth

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really tried to just fill in the blanks where necessary cause it was immediately obvious that basketball wasn’t just a gimmick for the story but a deeply integral part of it. Glad you enjoyed that 😁 - Sam

@Haru-the-baker Жыл бұрын

I am alao thankfull for your enthusiasm as it makes the movie much less confusing in my mind when you explain all the things that are happening I don’t know anything about sports

@nicolewatterson3351 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you guys show so much emotional intelligence in every single commentary. I've watched a lot of guy-duo commentary channels that talk over the movies and just make sex jokes the whole time. You guys know when to make jokes but also analyze the relationships with maturity I don't see very often. Love your videos!!

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback! That really means a lot to us 🤗 - Stef

@nataliegaines8722 4 ай бұрын

Agree

@miyeyoo 3 жыл бұрын

I have a tough relationship with this movie cuz Monica was down bad the whole film. I know theres not supposed to be winners and losers in love but the whole time it felt like she was the only one trying in the relationship and I hated it lmao. I wouldve loved it to end with monica finding someone else.

@alwaysm.i.a10 3 жыл бұрын

He had a harder fall so I feel that balanced out her shaky basketball experience throughout. But I wanted her to find another love at least once even if she ended up with him in the end.

@thisasiankidistrashfordram374 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I'm glad that other people also feel iffy about that storyline. Like you said, Monica put in the most effort in their relationship. She had held a torch for him since they were kids. Quincy may have known her the longest but he didn't have to be the one & only person she ever loved or dated. He tended to focus on his needs without considering her's. But he had a bit more personal & professional problems in the end, so I get why he wasn't always emotionally available. Still, maybe its best if they ended up as just friends. I also wanted to see her find someone better.

@20YearSoul 3 жыл бұрын

Because she was more grounded. I think its realistic. She faced more adversity as girl in sports, being new kid etc. I think he did the best he could and did care for her as he knew her basketball stats and wanted to be with her while other girls threw themselves at him but he had no reference of love while she picked up things from her mother's doting even if she resented her for it Monica was so laser focused on basketball only an extension of it could be in her life and Quincy was that. Her only friends were other players. She was all about ball as he stated but he is ball to her

@spidavenom4 3 жыл бұрын

And society is basically the exact opposite now 😂

@justlooking1087 3 жыл бұрын

@@spidavenom4 but it isn’t though is it? 🙄

@henninggirl261 3 жыл бұрын

The mom is Alfre Woodard and is a national treasure. She’s in a billion things. She’s also one of my two famous people stories.

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I know I’ve seen her in lots of movies before, I just couldn’t quite pick an exact thing at the time haha 😋 - Sam

@JemJam2976 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 Crooklyn is one I love her in

@Wazzup25 3 жыл бұрын

@Gregory Mason I was just thinking about this as I was watching the video!

@gothadritha13 2 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 i would love if you reacted to A Family That Prays Together. It has Monica and her mother playing together again

@austinlawrence8663 3 жыл бұрын

i know pretty much absolutely nothing about basketball and the fact that sam was like explaining shit to stef actually made me appreciate the movie a looootttt more

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Same here 😆 - Stef

@elliem.1572 3 жыл бұрын

It hits different when you‘re watching this movie with someone passionate about basketball who really knows the game and the history

@MoonMoon-fx1op 3 жыл бұрын

SUPER different

@tgirl1021 3 жыл бұрын

Quincy & Monica are best friends underneath all the sarcasm & jokes. They're the only people they can be vulnerable with & they call each other out on their crap.

@BlueDivez 3 жыл бұрын

You can see sam’s love for basketball throughout the whole reaction

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

I really do love ball 😍😂 - Sam

@janewick1082 3 жыл бұрын

I know nothing about basketball. Learning with this commentary.

@allthingslexi6046 3 жыл бұрын

I like how they always analyze the what the characters say and do and try to understand if they’re being reasonable or not

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We really appreciate the feedback ☺️ - Stef

@vevr98 3 жыл бұрын

"i love my wife, please don't make me do this" lmaooo you guys are so much fun to watch, can't wait for the legally blonde movie commentary

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We appreciate you 😋 trying to get that one done ASAP - Sam

@summerrose8110 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 I love Legally Blonde, I was happy when I found out it's on Netflix now.

@vanessaf2286 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i was cracking up with that one too 🤣

@pamelawilliams3144 3 жыл бұрын

Any chance of watching the musical also? Its on youtube a better than the movie lol

@arianaking2310 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a classic black love story. And also, Sam, what kind of donut for your soul? 😂

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Something weird. Like a pineapple donut. Those are epic 😂 - Sam

@avaphynx 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 that sounds magical lol

@janewick1082 3 жыл бұрын

Jelly of course! 😄

@ClowneryAtItsFinest Жыл бұрын

This is NOT a love story. I’ve always hated this movie. Even at 15-16 years old I knew that Monica was down bad. LADIES …PLEASE RAISE YOUR STANDARDS.

@heyitsnasira 3 жыл бұрын

Me, a viewer: I'm coming to really appreciate Sam's commentary. I liked being clued in to things with him or by him. Also me, a black woman: I mean... I'm appreciating Sam, period, right now 👀👀👀

@arielcheyenne1853 3 жыл бұрын

Just when I think y'all couldn't be more delightful you profess your love of New Edition😀

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I’m a huge fan 😊 I can’t wait to do the new edition biopic. Probs have to wait a little while tho - Sam

@arielcheyenne1853 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 they're fanfuckingtastic! Legit its groups like them that moved my countries equality forward. Other artist across different media mediums helped but music is the baseline.

@thomashester2 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 yes the NE Biopic was phenomenal from the acting to the singing. My notifications will be on for that one

@helovetham Жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 please react to the new edition story😭😭

@markchae2123 3 жыл бұрын

So shocked but happy you had this on your list this is SOLIDIFIED In our community as a movie all black people see growing up!

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

It’s such a great movie, I wish more people knew about it! - Sam

@serenityq26 3 жыл бұрын

except this black person

@SS-km4pp 2 жыл бұрын

@@serenityq26 shame on you!

@ruirent 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best movies ever made and I’ll die on that hill

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

That’s fair, I don’t have any arguments for that 😊 - Sam

@sosimplyruthy7294 3 жыл бұрын

The enemies to friends to lovers is a classic 😭

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Time honoured 👍 - Sam

@courtneylovett8307 3 жыл бұрын

There's a whole collection of films like this one that are staples in the black community. Love Jones, Brown Sugar, Hustle and Flow, The Best Man (1&2), and Poetic Justice to name a few. Not saying you have to react to all of them, just that you have only scratched the surface. If you love this movie, the director/writer Gina Prince-Bythewood also did another movie many years later called "Beyond the Lights" - another love story, a bit more modern setting, but just as emotional. Personally, I like Love and Basketball more, but Beyond the Lights still a good movie.

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Both best man movies are definitely on the list already, but we’ll have to take a look at the others cause I’m not sure. Had a few people mention beyond the lights as well so I’m definitely curious - Sam

@kenyonsgirl415 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 pretty please, do Poetic Justice!! I know for sure you'll like it

@breannab7112 3 жыл бұрын

I highly, highly recommend Brown Sugar!!!

@Kallah_DaughterOfYAHUAH 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah sooo many CLASSICS in the black community that are so well written and acted. I’d love to see more commentary about them.

@annamariejones2837 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of my favorite black films growing up.

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

It’s such a good movie 😊 - Sam

@Musicluvr4 3 жыл бұрын

The timing between your uploads and my food deliveries are... unmatched. Can’t wait to watch! 🥳🥳

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Well, maybe it’s meant to be 😆 - Sam

@annamariejones2837 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if yall knew this but the dad is also the guy from the Allstate commercials. Took me a long ass time to figure that out lol

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

We don’t have those commercials, tho. Aren’t they American? - Sam

@lettyrubble 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 lol yes. But B99 is a reference all its own.

@annamariejones2837 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 Yeah I just thought about it 😅 idk why I thought Allstate would be international lol

@annamariejones2837 3 жыл бұрын

@Me We I was really young when I first saw this movie lol it took me years to register it cause I only recognized him from the commercials.

@scoutershangout 3 жыл бұрын

His name is Dennis haybert

@fanofauburn11 3 жыл бұрын

I only remember the strip scene bc my parents made me leave the room and when I was older I watched it😂

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Worth rewatching just for that haha 😋 - Sam

@ilovegeenadavis 3 жыл бұрын

sam’s sass with stef’s easy going attitude is so refreshing, becoming a fav duo

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

We very much appreciate that 😋 - Sam

@Cydagy 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes now we’re getting into my childhood 😩!!!

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Classic film, wish I’d seen it when I was a kid too 😊 - Sam

@LA-tz8zr 3 жыл бұрын

I love the mom's performance 37:22 . Debbie Morgan is a great actor, Eve's Bayou is my favorite of her films. She had such an alluring intensity~

@jessjones2766 3 жыл бұрын

Eve's Bayou is a great movie. They should watch it too.

@LA-tz8zr 3 жыл бұрын

@@jessjones2766Truly~ I love how casually magical the movie is.

@jessjones2766 3 жыл бұрын

@@LA-tz8zr That magical ambience is perfect. Not too over the top, but not too underwhelming.

@LA-tz8zr 3 жыл бұрын

@@jessjones2766 perfectly balanced 😊

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, she absolutely killed it. I’ll put Eve’s Bayou on the list 😊 - Stef

@wordywolf3 3 жыл бұрын

I have very vivid memories of watching this movie as a kid (shout out ABC Family). It played all the time! Also, it's crazy how you don't realize some stuff left a waaaaay bigger imprint on you than you thought, and then rewatching it as an adult and going "oh dang, THAT'S where that came from??" Monica definitely impacted my tomboy phase. As well as the "if you're bickering/fighting, it's because they like you" thing, which is definitely not the greatest takeaway. Also, Legally Blonde AND Bring It On??? Yesssss.

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I hear that. Still, I’d rather have this movie forming some of my ideas rather than so many other movies at the time. It’s so multifaceted in it’s approach to story telling and character development. This movie shows people aren’t just one thing 😊 - Sam

@MishaHusnainAli 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know anything about basketball but Sam's commentary and explanations for the technical parts of the game and league are really cool. Great to see someone enthusiastic about something and sharing their knowledge. Another fantastic reaction, folks!

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Got admit it really helped me too 😂 - Stef

@CloisForever29 3 жыл бұрын

I love this movie so much. The chemistry between Sanaa and Omar is 🔥

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

True story, they’re fantastic. I don’t actually like how they ended up together, but their chemistry was definitely strong - Sam

@Houston.sunflower 3 жыл бұрын

Y’all just made me realize that Quincy was very toxic and idk why I was rooting for their relationship in the end 😣

@Shia224 2 жыл бұрын

It’s the way this movie still has a hold on me and the black community I cant get enough of it ❤️

@takijahrichardson8752 3 жыл бұрын

Damn this is one of my childhood movies- I watched it with my mom 😂

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Such a good one! 😁 - Sam

@BillyBinges 3 жыл бұрын

When they started to kiss my stomach turned tho... They kiss like 2 flower pots

@pamelawilliams3144 3 жыл бұрын

You and kissing! 😂 same though...always

@LA_HA 3 жыл бұрын

Someone wrote that they were dating at the time. haha

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome expression and I may or may not use it myself 😋 - Stef

@taylorward5660 3 жыл бұрын

Billy! 🙌🏾💜😂

@IBEtripz 5 ай бұрын

Before i read your name i said is this billys burner account 😂

@sandersgeorges 3 жыл бұрын

It's funny because he's never interested until she gets a haircut like every time

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap I never thought of it that way 😂 - Stef

@summerrose8110 2 жыл бұрын

First of all he was interested, just never admitted it. And she didn't get a haircut at all.

@JaMadatMe 2 жыл бұрын

@@summerrose8110 Calm down ma’am

@Lysey96 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, I hate this movie 😭😭 she “plays for his heart” after he treats her like garbage, while he’s engaged and he wins and still picks her??? Lmaooo but I’m glad you guys reacted to it 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 keep these up

@jessjones2766 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like it either. It's not a bad movie, just kind of a bad romance. Every time I see it I end up thinking about how she shouldn't do it because he's so mean. I appreciate the character nuance, though.

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

I like the movie overall but the romance is really not great, especially at the end. They needed to have Quincy try and make up for his past screw ups and win HER back if they wanted to make it work - Stef

@dreamergirlbaby 3 жыл бұрын

We all know their love story is lowkey/highkey trash but we don’t care it’s such a good movie 😭😭😭😭

@20YearSoul 3 жыл бұрын

They were young. Mainly 17-19 for most of the movie. It's realistic though disappointing. But young love is disappointing . It's a very well made movie, I think people can dislike the character's choices without inherent disliking the whole movie lol. The director killed it. But Quincy is definitely a spoiled teen boy for most of this and it's mostly Monica's coming of age story so we don't see his growth as much

@summerrose8110 2 жыл бұрын

@@dreamergirlbaby How dare you?!

@ShaniceXO26 3 жыл бұрын

Since y’all reacted to Love & Basketball you guys should watch the movie Beyond the Lights. It was directed by the same woman that directed Love & Basketball. It’s one of my faves

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Oh cool, we’ll have a look 😊. Probs can’t do it for a little while tho - Sam

@ShaniceXO26 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 Understandable

@chantelwilliams517 3 жыл бұрын

I second! It’s been awhile since I’ve seen that movie but I remember enjoying it when I did.

@tionak 3 жыл бұрын

This used to be a fav of mine. Watching as an adult, I realize Q didn’t deserve Monica at all. He had no redeeming qualities and only showed interest her when she was “pretty”. Then he just leaves his fiancé in a midnight ball game? Gross. Plus, Monica was borderline pathetic with how much she begged to be with him. Didn’t date anyone else or anything. Just pined for Q. Should’ve stayed in Spain.

@summerrose8110 2 жыл бұрын

Hater troll

@musicallover8401 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe if people were just logical robots. But people change and mature. Also, love doesn't always seem logical, but if it's right and the person is happy then that's good enough.

@EvoGotGame 3 жыл бұрын

Little Easter egg in the beginning of the movie young Quincy said I'm gonna be in the NBA and you're gonna be my cheerleader....Fast Forward Monica makes it to the WNBA and Quincy is the one cheering on the sideline for her! :)

@mutantx2372 3 жыл бұрын

" This Woman's Work " by Maxwell is imo one the best love making songs lol . You might hear it more times when you react to more black movies .

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the one that’s on during the sex scene? Stef outlined a parody coffee ad with that song as the backing and now that’s all I can think of when I hear it 😂 - Sam

@kellimagana1480 3 жыл бұрын

"you could be pretty if you did something to your hair." me: I did do something to my hair..... I buzzed it 😆😋lmao Sam and Stef can vouch for me 😁

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

True story. It’s all gone 😁 - Sam

@sipulikorva8717 3 жыл бұрын

"This is the first basketball movie I ever watched" Does this mean Stef hasn't seen Space Jam?

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

I have, I guess I just don’t really count that as a normal basketball movie since MJ wins by stretching his arm by Mr. Fantastic to make a slam dunk 😂 - Stef

@summerrose8110 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 If you guys watch Space Jam, mute R. Kelly.

@AMB33ZY 3 жыл бұрын

⭐️Fun Fact: Q’s mother is played by Debbie Morgan who is a famous daytime soap opera actress and played in All My Children and the Young and Restless, so, it stands to reason that she can do a dramatic presentation quite flawlessly and very well. She can go big and loud and dramatic or she can go soft and somber and if there’s any movie I recommend to people with her in it it is Eve’s Bayou I hope the guys do that movie it’s such a good movie it’s one of my favorites. Eve’s Bayou stars Lynn Whitfield, Samuel L Jackson, Debbie Morgan, Diahann Carroll, and a young Jurnee Smollett. It’s the story of a black family in Louisiana in the 50s (very little to no racism because there’s an isolation of the events and an in solution of the characters)and within the family there is this mystic undertones because Debbie Morgan‘s character has premonitions and it’s believed that Eve; the child the story is told through, is also inheriting that gift and there’s a family drama and how that affects her gift. I really hope that the guys see this comment and do that movie I’m gonna go now and look and see if that’s actually in their catalog and if not please add photos so they will no one ever reviews that movie and it’s so good it has such a strong black cast. ☺️

@kenyonsgirl415 3 жыл бұрын

I was just looking for a comment about Debbie! My mom had me watching All My Children all the time as a kid and I instantly recognized her. Beautiful woman

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

That’s no surprise she’s an acting heavy weight. She was awesome. Someone else also mentioned Eve’s Bayou so we’ve got it on the list for sure 😁 - Stef

@wtdrmfrthwbzn 3 жыл бұрын

i know absolutely nothing about basketball so Sam's little bits of information were actually very useful

@loln00bsify 2 жыл бұрын

The first two thirds of this movie I thought it was a well done basketball movie made with obvious love and care. But then - holy cow - the final third of this movie just takes it to a whole 'nother level. I was totally caught off guard with how the third act unfolds and the themes and relationships it begins to explore. Totally did not see that coming, was totally invested in it. Love & Basketball transcends being a sports movie and I think everyone should watch it.

@lbierman21 3 жыл бұрын

I forgot how star studded this cast was. Damn Alfre Woodward makes me cry every damn time.

@BillyBinges 3 жыл бұрын

Wow it’s a 2nd kissing scene I forgot about. They was kissing like 2 barstool chairs Wait I gotta save these for my videos 😂😂😂

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t mind me, just taking your jokes 😂 - Stef

@TheDfranks1866 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to see this comment. I love it when you do those jokes in your videos.

@BabyKagome16 2 жыл бұрын

I love when youtubers I watch comment on each other's vids. It's like a crossover episode lol

@FreyaEinde 3 жыл бұрын

Dang both Regina King and Regina Hall was in this movie. All the greats in here.

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Great cast for sure aye - Sam

@yowussup9700 3 жыл бұрын

Regina King wasn’t in Love and Basketball

@FreyaEinde 3 жыл бұрын

@@yowussup9700 I am actually tripping balls I swear to God I saw her in this...sleep deprivation is playing with me.

@yowussup9700 3 жыл бұрын

@@FreyaEinde Lol it’s cool. You had me stumped cuz I was like “wait...what where?! I seen this movie way too many times to miss that” Maybe you mistook Monica Calhoun for Regina King. Monica was in the movie for all of 5 secs

@FreyaEinde 3 жыл бұрын

@@yowussup9700 Very likely.

@claudiabouchard4547 3 жыл бұрын

I will honestly watch any movies that you guys react to no matter WHAT. absolutely love your channel

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That’s good cause we do want to do some lesser known movies down the line sometime 😋 - Sam

@SCarr8813 3 жыл бұрын

I was a football and soccer kid but this was on at every friend's sleep over secretly. It's just such an important movie

@BillyBinges 3 жыл бұрын

Alright couldn’t watch the twilight commentary’s cause I ain’t seen it. But I have seen this one 😂 Let’s see what my boys talking about!!!

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you liked it dude! When you get around to it Twilight is gonna be a whole other ordeal for you 😆 - Stef

@jasondermack7485 3 жыл бұрын

The "double or nothing" scene at the end is iconic. For more great black romance/romantic comedy stories I'd recommend The Best Man (and The Best Man Holiday), Brown Sugar, Something New and Love Jones

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll put them on the list 😁 - Stef

@krystalcanfield3553 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of my favorite movies. It shows that people make mistakes and mature as years go by. Every relationship can and love is a key factor in that. These characters went through major changes and came out better in the end.

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

That's a fair point. I can definitely see the positives in that 😊 - Stef

@ess6566 3 жыл бұрын

Y’all most definitely need to watch poetic justice if y’all haven’t seen it.

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good. I’ll put it on our list 😊 - Stef

@ashante190 3 жыл бұрын

"Double or Nothing" gets me everytime! In my top 10 favorite movies of all time.

@doseofdestiny6022 3 жыл бұрын

Now I want them to watch lovejones 😂

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Got it on our list 😊 - Stef

@toxicginger9936 3 жыл бұрын

50:42 To be fair, carving out a professional career even WITH the WNBA existing is hard. A LOT of our amazing WNBA players are paid so poorly that in the WNBA offseason they head overseas and play in the leagues other countries. They have to.

@LA_HA 3 жыл бұрын

What's the viewership like?

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

God damn, that is so rough 😰 - Stef

@toxicginger9936 3 жыл бұрын

@@LA_HA Viewership, though, is irrelevant to my original comment about the WNBA players be paid poorly. I'm not saying they should make the same salaries as NBA players, but take this quote from Kelsey Plum as food for thought: "We are asking for the same percentage of revenue shared within our CBA. NBA players receive around 50% of shared revenue within their league, whereas we receive around 20%."

@toxicginger9936 3 жыл бұрын

@@LA_HA You know you could just google that. Or is your question really just a passive way of saying "They don't get the same viewership, so they don't deserve the same paycheck." ...? queenballers.club/basketball/why-does-nobody-watch-the-wnba.

@LA_HA 3 жыл бұрын

@@toxicginger9936 I'm a researcher, so yes, I'll read the article and watch the linked info before I respond. Thank you for sharing it. I'm very interested in what I'll learn. In the words of The Terminator, "I'll be back."

@LadyRandomful94 3 жыл бұрын

I was a kid when this movie came out and I loved it. It is hands down one of my favorite movies. Watching it now and comparing it to then, I realized how toxic that relationship was and how somethings has me thinking "wait what?".

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's totally fair. Still a great flick overall in my book - Stef

@ClowneryAtItsFinest Жыл бұрын

It’s because u love yourself…and because Q dragged Monica the entire movie!

@DDTSik 3 жыл бұрын

22:16 "Yeah, you look two halves of bad" lol. Why was this so funny.

@ambriaashley3383 3 жыл бұрын

yessss thank you for this classic 🙌🏿 so happy it made it through copyright claim this was my *movie* as a kid. I wanted to fall in love with my next-door-neighbor over a game soo bad lmao 😭

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a good movie! It was actually really hard to cut down because basically everything in it means something 😊 - Sam

@melissaisloud7404 3 жыл бұрын

This came out in my formative teen years. I’ve always loved this film. It’s comforting.

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

It’s such a good movie aye 😋 - Sam

@AngiMP 3 жыл бұрын

Such a classic Black film!!! Thank you for reacting to this. I really enjoyed your commentary!

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, I’m glad I finally got to see it 😁 - Sam

@prizefighter7607 3 жыл бұрын

I was so in love with Sanaa Lathan for so long because of this movie

@kenyonsgirl415 3 жыл бұрын

She's a total babe 😍😍

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Fair. She’s very talented and beautiful 😊 - Sam

@summerrose8110 2 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 Still waiting for Best Man and Best Man Holiday.

@j030977 3 жыл бұрын

You have to give Boris Kodjoe a break. It was his first real acting gig after modeling and I don't think he was used to performing in English. LOL Great reaction guys.

@ashleydowney1222 2 жыл бұрын

He went to college in Virginia. He also speaks 5 languages fluently including English.

@Amberelyse 3 жыл бұрын

Something New is also a good Sanaa Lathan movie with Simon Baker!

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, we’ll add it to the list 😊 - Sam

@florenciahoracio8517 3 жыл бұрын

Did any of you watched legally blonde before? Or is it going to be the first time? So excited to see it!

@Pinkladyisv 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good one to watch!

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I had seen it before, but apparently only about the first ten minutes or so and Stef saw it around the time it came out 😊 - Sam

@OyayoTheStorm 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with that. I could relate so much to Elle. Then when I got older and was diagnosed with Autism, I realized that she's Gotta be on the spectrum

@cambriajolika 3 жыл бұрын

Very rare that I actually sit through any YT video over 45 min...but this was so enjoyable to watch!! One of the best movies in my opinion ever!!! Must put the Best Man, Love Jones and Set it Off on your radar. New subscriber!!!

@thandoncume3512 3 жыл бұрын

Y'all should watch Dream girls. Loved this reaction by the way

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Got it on our list. I’ve heard it’s really good 😋 - Stef

@Ayaforshort 2 жыл бұрын

OMG YESSSSS! this is awesome, an epic musical!

@Quiteinfamous 2 жыл бұрын

That tall guy analysis is so accurate! The most boring guys I’ve ever been with were over 6’1” because so many women would throw themselves at them. But the real interesting guys learned to have a conversation Also for the record it’s a Spike Lee joint

@mutantx2372 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you reacted to this .

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to see it! - Sam

@craptap2029 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes.... I am very, truly, really excited about this one. I love how you watch all genres and appreciate all cultures❤️

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly our only criteria is it being female lead, either through the acting, directing or writing. If it fits that, then we’re solid 👍 - Sam

@dignature123 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 I didn't realize it but yeah, these have all been female led movies. That's awesome.

@C-Iris 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 I didn't realized that before but I did have the feeling you where focusing on female complexity how that plays with movie clichés. Thanks!

@DSGodiva 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: The final scene was shot at an actual Sparks game, but they didn't tell the crowd what they were doing. Also...after you guys do Bring It On you should do Crazy/Beautiful. It came out a year later and Kirsten Dunst chose to do it because she wanted to play a character as opposite of her Bring It On character as possible. And it still holds up, imo.

@summerrose8110 3 жыл бұрын

Shar Jackson was Niecy in Moesha. One my personal favorite shows.

@sadlulangel 3 жыл бұрын

i'm sitting here hoping that monica and quincy end up together because i believe that they're meant to be together but at the same time i can't imagine planning a wedding and paying so much money and how heartbreaking that would be for his fiance lol

@laurah7337 3 жыл бұрын

Not sam getting ready to throw fists every time a ref breathed😅. Also holy crap i forgot how good this movie was; mainly cos i somehow managed to confuse it with Save the last dance lmao. I know its ridiculous, pls don't come for me!😅🙈🙈

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Sam takes his basketball pretty seriously 😆 - Stef

@JungleJuliaDP 3 жыл бұрын

Just a little fun slang from us in America, in case you tackle another movie by Spike Lee: We refer to them as "Spike Lee Joints", instead of films. It's specifically for his films only. Just an African-American cultural fun fact I thought you'd find interesting. I love your channel and the way you shine light on films that are important to ALL backgrounds. Keep being awesome.

@celery6365 3 жыл бұрын

just wanted to say i found ur channel a couple days ago and after watching all of your videos, ily guys so much honestly. rarely do i find guys on youtube where i actually genuinely care about what they have to say. so thanks for making this shitty lockdown a lil bit more entertaining for me

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Aye, thanks so much! We put a lot into these so the love is appreciated 😋 - Sam

@vide0vixen 3 жыл бұрын

omg?? why did I never expect this and why does it feel like two worlds are colliding rn?! 😭😭 I love it

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

It’s such a great movie aye 😋 - Sam

@vide0vixen 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 so true bestie

@theresalor 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here 👋🏾 this reaction had me sold. This is such a black classic! Please do more of these like: The Wood, Soul Food, The Best Man!

@mariakal605 3 жыл бұрын

27:22 "You guys are doing it wrong" 😂😂😂 I'm dying, I remember watching that as a preteen and being like "I don't know how it's supposed to be done, but surely not like that??" lmaooo Loved this commentary you guys!! Laughed so much, this was one of my favorite movies when I was back in middle school. Also it was so interesting and cool to hear Sam's basketball trivia throughout! I've seen this movie so many times but never really knew much about basketball so hearing his input added so much context I didn't even realize I didn't have! Super informative. (psst my vote is for Legally Blonde next! no pressure though, Bring it On is also a great pick)

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Credit to them for selling it so we’ll even preteen you knew it was wrong 😆 Thanks so much for the love. Yeah I’m happy I watched this with Sam because otherwise I probably wouldn’t have understood half of what was going on during the games 😅 Working on the Legally Blonde video right now and we’ll be doing Bring it On right after 😁- Stef

@amandaljohnson 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are normally great. But you had me Cackling this entire video 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you laughed like that! 😋 - Sam

@amandaljohnson 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 it was the Magic Johnson joke that did me in. I had to pause to laugh

@CeCebetterCCme20 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your reaction, thanks for reacting to this, one of my fav movies ❤️👏🏾

@kaylaaa363 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this movie as a kid, but I don't remember ever watching past the prom scene lol

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

But that’s so early in the movie? - Sam

@kaylaaa363 3 жыл бұрын

@@themoviebudz1988 Yeah, I have no idea what I was doing

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaylaaa363 😂

@anareyes8491 3 жыл бұрын

guys I've been binge-watching all of your videos and you are so awesome! Love all of your reactions! :)

@yami3960 3 жыл бұрын

You're so knowledgeable about basketball, loved your insights....great reaction! 💜💜💜

@ten410 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you guys enjoyed this all time classic.

@shanell6364 3 жыл бұрын

i don’t know how we always watched this in school but damn this movie is a staple of my childhood

@BombJahlaam 10 ай бұрын

Omg this reaction earned you guys a subscriber. Wow! Y'all were so thoughtful throughout this whole film and I admired Sam's basketball knowledge.

@themoviebudz1988 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I wish we could do movies like this more often 😁✌️ - Sam

@itzkayceed 3 жыл бұрын

I personally love this movie. I see a lot of ppl that dislike it. If you truly analyze the movie it all makes sense. Quincy was Monica’s shoulder throughout the whole movie. He looked up to his dad idolized him, he wanted to be his dad or what he saw his dad to be. Then that image was broken, so by default Quincy is broken and lost. He no longer knows who he is or what it is that he wants. He does know that he loves Monica, so he goes to her in his time of need as she has always done. So this one time he needs her, so desperately. She chooses basketball ball. Now he doesn’t understand this cause he would never and has never chosen basketball over her. (He’s wrong for his next actions for sure) but instead of stringing her along and dogging her out, he lets her go because he loves her too much to even do all that. So when she comes back in his life, he thinks it was a hs/college romance until he sees that he’ll really lose her and realizes what they had was real and he does love her. It’s beautiful story if you ask me especially with the basketball element and her thinking she’s the best and him saying he’s only let her win because he wanted her to and him showing her how true that was but regardless of their deal, he’s choosing her.

@summerrose8110 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I wish more people comprehended that concept instead saying,"Quincy is toxic." I'm just like,"You didn't watch the movie at all did you?"

@itzkayceed 2 жыл бұрын

@@summerrose8110 I wish more people comprehended it as well. They’re just stuck on the fact that he “cheated” and at the end of the movie Monica had to win Him back. Him “cheating” seems to trump all of Monica’s wrong doings in their relationship.

@jennaB209 3 жыл бұрын

The guy I had been crushing on all through junior high finally approached me at the 8th grade dance after I had worn makeup and a dress for the first time in 3 years, in front of him. Needless to say, guys do notice that shit. We ended up dating after that😂

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

I mean, yeah, we notice. But, I was never that guy. If I like a girl, it ain’t the makeup and clothes that’s doing it 😊 - Sam

@aliyahunleashed 3 жыл бұрын

haha so glad y’all reacted to this, it’s definitely a classic!

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really wanted to for awhile 😋 - Sam

@aliahspirituality 3 жыл бұрын

idk why I loved this! so cool seeing someone enjoy such a staple movie! great work guys keep going!

@taylorlockridge5151 2 жыл бұрын

Why do I find myself rewatching this reaction so often? One minute I’m watching encanto reactions and then boom I’m here🙃💙

@Gabbylandd 3 жыл бұрын

Loved watching your reaction! Great vid guys 💕

@angelicasolis5100 3 жыл бұрын

I've never been more informed in a sports film, mate, you're truly a basketball encyclopaedia. I know this is random, but what happened to the bass that was next to Sam? 😅

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks haha 😂 I love the game 😋 Bass is now in the main guitar rack cause I’ve mostly been playing my six strings. I assume it’ll rotate back in when I get back to playing more often - Sam

@angelicasolis5100 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for answering, I can't help noticing bass guitars as a bassist myself 😁 Cheers!🤘🏻

@briananicole5213 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy y’all’s reactions and commentary so much. Thank you for reacting to a childhood favorite. I look forward to more from you guys ✨

@briananicole5213 3 жыл бұрын

I’m finishing the video now and you guys commentary are some of the best, most genuine, and most thoughtful on this platform. And also funny, y’all have me cracking up. You two are lovely.

@themoviebudz1988 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly our pleasure! The movie was great. Thanks a million for all the love, we really appreciate it 🙌🤗 - Stef

@ma-ri-ko 3 жыл бұрын

Adding my thanks for the storytelling translation of all things related to basketball. This production was able to do a lot of character building and relationship moments through the games that would have gone over my head otherwise.