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The Wood Reviews

1999

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A mere three hours before he's scheduled to walk down the aisle, Roland (Taye Diggs-the man who helped Stella reclaim her groove) gets cold feet. Now it's up to his best buddies Slim (Richard T. Jones) and Mike (Omar Epps) to ease his pre-nuptial jitters and get him to the church on time-a task that inspires a trip down memory .. Read more

Starring	Omar Epps, Sean Nelson, Taye Diggs, Richard T. Jones
Director	Rick Famuyiwa
Genres	Comedy

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- "...A savvy, good-natured comedy....[The] dialogue is easygoing and witty, and the warmhearted comic performances mesh beautifully..."
- 8962
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  This movie is quite ...
  
  This movie is quite funny but I was disappointed with Taye Diggs' acting! And the DVD doesn't include any additional features!
  
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  Not worth the bother
  
  I cant say I enjoyed this film very much, bordered on boring for me. Perhaps I would of had more of an appreciation for it during its release, but not worth the... read more »
  
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  stunningly watchable
  
  this might have been made 11 years ago but it still had all the bits that makes a movie about 3 friends, a hit. i truly enjoyed this film, so much i watched it ... read more »
  
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  Good film, enjoyed this more than i thought i would, but cheesy with the direct talkingto camera moments but i guess that makes you feel like your having a ... read more »
  
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  How nice to see a little film about life in Inglewood CA without the 'hood' cliches. Actually no...it's not about life in Inglewood at all... it'... read more »
  
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  - 02 May 2011 at 12:34
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  Avoiding the cliches
  
  How nice to see a little film about life in Inglewood CA without the 'hood' cliches. Actually no...it's not about life in Inglewood at all... it'... read more »
  
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  It a very nice film. I like the way the film start by showing the growing up of the lad and what direction they take in their life.
  
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  Ok film. A bit slow in parts but quite funny in a cute sort of way
  
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  - 11 Feb 2009 at 15:59
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  This movie is quite ...
  
  This movie is quite funny but I was disappointed with Taye Diggs' acting! And the DVD doesn't include any additional features!
  
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  - KINGSTON
  - 05 Feb 2004 at 20:15
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- - 6
  - 3
  This movie is quite ...
  
  This movie is quite funny but I was disappointed with Taye Diggs' acting! And the DVD doesn't include any additional features!
  
  Report this review
- 27710
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - AD#1
  - KINGSTON
  - 05 Feb 2004 at 20:15
- - 3
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  The woods
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  It a very nice film. I like the way the film start by showing the growing up of the lad and what direction they take in their life.
  
  Report this review
- 721060
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  - Manchester
  - 06 Mar 2009 at 03:14
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  The Wood
  
  Ok film. A bit slow in parts but quite funny in a cute sort of way
  
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  - Bristol
  - 11 Feb 2009 at 15:59
- - 1
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  Avoiding the cliches
  
  How nice to see a little film about life in Inglewood CA without the 'hood' cliches. Actually no...it's not about life in Inglewood at all... it'... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 942202
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Jaxworld
  - 49 reviews
  - Welling
  - 24 Nov 2010 at 21:59
- - 1
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  The Wood (1999)
  
  How nice to see a little film about life in Inglewood CA without the 'hood' cliches. Actually no...it's not about life in Inglewood at all... it'... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 988157
- - a customer
  - London, England
  - 02 May 2011 at 12:34
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  Epp-ic Watch
  
  Good film, enjoyed this more than i thought i would, but cheesy with the direct talkingto camera moments but i guess that makes you feel like your having a ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1002769
- - a customer
  - 09 Jun 2011 at 21:11
- - 1
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  stunningly watchable
  
  this might have been made 11 years ago but it still had all the bits that makes a movie about 3 friends, a hit. i truly enjoyed this film, so much i watched it ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1029542
- - faith
  - 139 reviews
  - uk
  - 15 Aug 2011 at 18:22
- - 0
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  Not worth the bother
  
  I cant say I enjoyed this film very much, bordered on boring for me. Perhaps I would of had more of an appreciation for it during its release, but not worth the... read more »
  
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  - 07 Sep 2011 at 02:47

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Critics' reviews
- "...A savvy, good-natured comedy....[The] dialogue is easygoing and witty, and the warmhearted comic performances mesh beautifully..."
- 8962
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- A nostalgic movie about growing up and accepting responsibility, with a likeable cast doing their best with shallow material.
- 30896
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
- In this thoughtful but flat coming-of-age comedy-drama, Roland (Diggs) has gone AWOL with a bout of wedding day... read more on Time Out
- 44092
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...[The film] unabashedly wears its heart on its tuxedo sleeve and goes beyond the merely macho..."
- 8964
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Both generations of actors excel at catching the affectionate spirit of the piece..."
- 8963
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Humorous and engaging....Solid performances from Diggs and Epps..." -- Rating:B
- 8961
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  A mere three hours before he's scheduled to walk down the aisle, Roland (Taye Diggs-the man who helped Stella reclaim her groove) gets cold feet. Now it's up to his best buddies Slim (Richard T. Jones) and Mike (Omar Epps) to ease his pre-nuptial jitters and get him to the church on time-a task ...