The small-voiced conscience of the group, it is she who discovers true love. Perhaps not coincidentally, by the time Gregory Hines' good guy appears more than midway through, it is literally too late, and too little. After sitting through the movie for a second time, I approached a few black women for their opinions. The Patterson sisters, both single and in their early 30s, were disconcertingly candid. The portrayal of sisters was, to me, very realistic.
Most black men are no good.
It's a fact. They're not ready to deal with being a man . Other black women with whom I discussed the film, like San Francisco poet and novelist devorah major, emphasized the film's positive aspects as well, particularly its theme of female solidarity and friendship. I think the film showed the importance of women being there for one another. It showed how important friendships can be.