ROMANTIC, ENERGETIC, A MUST SEE !

Rating: 10/10 (23 November 2001)

This movie has become one of my favorites. I'm in my 30s and loved the movie. I don't believe it was just a teen movie. I believe that the performances were great by Julia Stiles (Sara), Sean Patrick Thomas(Derek) and also by Kerry Washington (Chenille). Julia and Sean had an excellent chemistry together and were very believable with strong performances. I'm an avid Julia Stiles fan and I love that she usually plays very strong characters. Sean Patrick Thomas was also very good, he is a relative newcomer to movies. He is very attractive. I thought the movie touched on many serious issues but didn't dwell on them or shove them in your face. It addressed many issues such as race, single teenage moms. As a black women, I'm glad some of the issues were addressed. It is a fact that some black women have a problem with interracial dating (black men/white women). So I was glad that the movie touched on that issue, not to say that this is the way it should be but it was handled well. It didn't shy away from any issues. I have rented it a few times, finally purchasing the DVD and VHS. The dance scenes were great, full of energy. During the movie I just fell in love with Sara and Derek -- you only want their relationship to succeed.. A MUST SEE !!!