Incannerax
What a waste of my time!!!
Grimossfer
Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%
Billie Morin
This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows
lastremainingname
Cover (2007) exposes 'down-low' (married or not) men as the conflicted potential danger that they are, yet also portrays them with sympathy. For those previous reviews which criticized the film for being too melodramatic, they missed the point: it IS a dramatic subject and such admissions and revelations CAN be devastating to a marriage or partnership. This is, after all, a movie; the emotions are played up to drive home their intensity. Wherever love and lust mix, fireworks are bound to occur, and this happens throughout the film.The artistic trappings and qualities (directing, acting, etc.) are open to debate, but don't let any perceived shortcomings detract you from the important message the film carries. We are treated to a rarely-seen depiction of the 'down-low' lifestyle and its consequences, and from this premise alone, the movie stands out. There are some scenes which may be too fast-paced or confusing at first, but the same can be said of the majority of movies today. Hopefully the 'back' button on the remote can be applied well in such cases and new explanations gleaned. Overall, this is a very impactful and memorable movie, compact but packed with content extravagant in illustration and gravity.
ja-191-280465
"Cover" directed by Bill Duke is a poignant film that highlights the cause and effects of infidelity, betrayal and deception. Aunjanue Ellis does very well as the religious devoted mother and housewife who soon becomes distraught after discovering her husband's double life. Not to mention, the radiant and beautiful Vivica A. Fox as the supportive, best friend. The directing is more than suitable for the film as Bill Duke keeps the viewer guessing with his intelligent and crafty use of mystery and suspense. In addition, the film has a clever storyline that's strong enough to keep one glued to their seat. Most importantly, the storyline is well thought out ,unpredictable and original. "Cover also includes performances by Leon as the seductive and charismatic Ryan Chambers, Roger Guenveur Smith("Do The Right Thing"), Paula Jai Parker("Friday"), Louis Gossett Jr, and Clifton Davis from the 1970s TV sitcom "That's My Mama". I highly recommend this film. 8/10.
yourwarmembrace
This film sheds light on things that even I as a gay man could not clearly see before. Sure you hear about it all but actually seeing it is another thing altogether. Whoever did the editing and/ or whoever approved of the film's editing needs to be seated in a dark room and made to watch this film repeatedly. It is rushed to say the least. Three things were lost on me competently until I began reading the comments here. Two are still a mystery. Someone here also commented on the make-up and I would have to agree. Halloween is the only day of the year that this film's make-up artist should be allowed access to a brush. The murder sub-plot was somewhat clever and might have worked better if played a little differently. I personally could have done without the whole Christian woman bit. And before I go off on a tangent about the storyline, I need to first remind myself that heterosexual men cheat on their mistresses every day. It's not enough that they have one on the side; they need two, three or perhaps more. Because this guy just so happens to sleep with men really should not add any weight but he goes for the non-acceptance card. So why 10 stars? That "scene" in the restaurant paired with the video confession scenes are worth 10 stars, I know that there are cruel, heartless, mentally unstable people out there but I think, not me. Why not me? And if everybody is clueless as to who is zooming who then it may not be the person that I am currently with but someone that they had been with days, weeks, months or years prior. Sure, the red and black posters hanging in the STD clinic reminds us of this. Sure, the counselors will reinforce what we read on these posters. There's just something about seeing it all go down that just hits home. And yes I know it is just a movie. I also know that in the 90 minutes it took to watch this movie, that kind of evil had to have happened at least 3x… in NYC alone.Before some white person gets on a soapbox here, I want to add that this is going on with white gay men as well. Unfortunately, I have been there. Try being naked in a white man's conjugal bed with wife out of town and him bidding her goodnight over the telephone. And this was nearly ten years ago… long before DL was glam. No one can be trusted!
leka1622
I really was surprised by this movie. It kept my attention. I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next. THis movie deals very closely to a social issue that is harming the black community. even though some parts were kind of off the wall it still turned out the be a good film. I thought that it was well acted. I kept trying to figure out who the husband was cheating with and was completely surprised by who the person turned out to be. I enjoyed the film. The other wife who tried to kill herself was just foolish but I can't say that there is not a person who would put up with what she did from her husband. I wouldn't have ever guessed that most of the black male characters in the movie were down low, but it is happening. I think that this movie was an accurate portrayal of what is going on in today's society.
