February is Black History month, so I thought I include a few top films. It only makes sense to cover romantic movies predominantly featuring a Black cast. Before I begin, I must confess that I have an obsession with romance —in a healthy, good, and spiritual way. Love is like a unique gift. At every opportunity, it should be celebrated and shown appreciation. While considering which movies to cover, I thought I do a mix of older movies with newer ones. My list exhibits a real passion for unconditional love. There were so many excellent movies to feature. It was a challenge to choose just ten.
I sat down and finalized my list of Black films that you can enjoy on Valentine’s Day. Keep reading to find one you may want to watch.
Boomerang (1992)
The film is classic. This movie was filmed during a time, when Eddie Murphy, Halle Berry, and Robin Givens were on the brink of superstardom. Eddie plays Marcus, an arrogant, womanizing ad executive. His casual attitude towards romance is matched by gorgeous Jacqueline (Robin Givens). Jacqueline soon has Marcus thinking of committing, but she’s not ready to take that step. Soon Marcus finds himself developing feelings for the sweet and kind Angela (Halle Berry). Things get sticky when Marcus believes he can have his cake and eat it, too.
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Poetic Justice (1993)
Hairdresser Justice (Janet Jackson) is grieving over her murdered boyfriend. She uses poetry to hide the pain and shield her from hurting. Justice finds herself drawing close to Lucky (Tupac Shakur) after a rough start. Is she ready to allow her heart to sing, again?
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Love and Basketball (2000)
Is it right for friends to become lovers? Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps) are two childhood friends. They dream of becoming professional basketball players, but their dream risk tearing them apart. Will love prevail?
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Waiting to Exhale (1995)
Girlfriends unite! When it comes to a bad relationship, these four friends join together to support Bernadine (Angela Bassett). Her husband leaves their 11-year marriage for his mistress. What role models she has. A couple of her friends are mistresses, too. Savannah (Whitney Houston) and Robin (Lela Rochon) are in relationships with married men. Only Gloria (Loretta Devine) finds love the old-fashioned way. Will their friendship survive?
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How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)
Stella (Angela Bassett) is a career woman. At the age of 40, she flies to the islands with her bestie Delilah (Whoopi Goldberg). Stella finds herself in a relationship with Winston (Taye Diggs), who is 20 years her junior. Can Stella allow this relationship to flourish, or will she realize the age difference is too high?
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The Best Man (1999)
Bachelor Harper Stewart (Taye Diggs) writes a tell-all book about his best friends. He hopes no one discovers his deception, while he is the best man at his friend Lance’s (Morris Chestnut) wedding. Things get sticky when an advance copy of his book is obtained by his ex-girlfriend, Jordan Armstrong (Nia Long). Will their friendship weather this firestorm?
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Think Like a Man (2012)
The ladies have a plan and that plan is to get hitched. They’re tired of their boyfriends’ non-commit issues. Dominic (Michael Ealy), Jeremy (Jerry Ferrara), Michael (Terrence J) and Zeke (Romany Malco) are enjoying life “as is.” Throw Steve Harvey into the mix and prepare to laugh out loud at their antics.
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Jumping the Broom (2011)
Loretta Devine and Angela Bassett reign supreme in this dramedy. Sabrina Watson (Paula Patton) is a successful corporate attorney when she meets and falls in love with Jason Taylor (Laz Alonso). Jason has his own measure of success and it’s not as old-money as Sabrina’s aristocratic family. The old money and new money clash over overindulgence, lies and keeping up appearances. Will Sabrina and Jason jump the broom?
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Purple Rain (1984)
Prince and Apollonia became the poster couple of the world thanks to the release of “Purple Rain.” Kid (Prince) is dealing with anger issues. His father abuses his mother and he feels helpless to stop it. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when the Kid begins abusing his girlfriend, Apollonia (Apollonia Kotero). Their relationship is rocky. Add the vindictive antagonist, Morris (Morris Day) and the Kid starts to go down with the count. Will Kid make his mark as a musician and heal his broken relationship with Apollonia?
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Why Did I Get Married (2007)
Vacationing with friends can lead to some impressive outcomes. Eight married friends come to terms with their relationships, which includes infidelity, mutual trust, and respect. Needless to say, the couple struggles to keep their marriages intact. Will they be able to heal old wounds, or will new wounds appear?
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