And Eva Pigford's play acting of the femme fatal just ruined a character that might have been interesting. Wesley Jonathan who was absolutely priceless in Rollbounce was less than thrilling- almost boring. The cookie monster is a scarier underworld figure. Wayne Brady (who said he could be a leading man?) has to prove he's black to all his critics and quite unconvincingly portrays Vaughn, part businessman, part thug who has more than a legitimate interest in street ball. The plot was mediocre and the acting simply ghastly. #CROSSOVER 2006 MOVIE#The funniest thing in the movie was the main character Tech (Mackie) spending half the movie studying for his GED. It wasn't dramatic enough to be taken seriously and not funny enough to be a comedy. If a filmmaker wants to show the good of the city make a good movie! But that was just part of my problem with Crossover. However, they simply have no place on the celluloid. I too love my city and I understand patriotic sympathies. A gimmick that seemed patronizing at best, insulting at worst. It seemed like every few minutes there was a needless montage of city landmarks that were not part of the storyline. Writer and Director Preston Whitmore II, a loyal patriot indeed, attempts an urban tale about street ball, dreams fulfilled, and dreams deferred. Those with a voice, the politicians, the rappers, even the filmmakers try desperately to reverse that negative image much to their credit. Detroit is a city rich in culture, history, ethnicity and empowerment but in recent years has developed an unfortunate reputation that upsets many natives. For all who have cried for quality urban film-making free from gangsta, thuggin, and drug related themesÂ…keep looking.
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