Juwanna Mann (2002)

Nice effects though.

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

I can't believe I spent some money on this movie. As stupid as it sounds to actually spend money on this movie, I was forced to do so by a friend. This person is no longer my friend. This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. There is nothing in this movie that is ever funny, the plot is insanely stupid and isn't thought out at all. It is so predictable and it is just no fun at all, plain and simple. Just look at it. It's about a man who is can't play basketball in the NBA so he plays in the WNBA. I mean, seriously, what the hell. If you really want to see a man dress as a woman, go watch Tootsie. I would have walked out of the theater, but I promise myself to watch every movie and give it a chance until the end. Please, if you ever consider watching this movie, just don't. You'll hate yourself for wasting your time like that. You would probably have more fun trying to kick yourself in the face. And you'll probably try that after seeing this giant piece of garbage. Stay away from this movie at all costs. A movie couldn't suck any harder than this. I couldn't possibly recommend this movie any less.

Wow...How this movie got more than 2 out of 10 is beyond me. The main character is annoying as hell, with that high pitch Chris Tucker like voice. Just couldn't stand him. The story is simply unoriginal. The jokes are bad, REEEAAALLY BAD ! Nothing but clichés and stereotypes. And that dumbass character Smokey Smoke...I mean, does anyone here know people who actually act like that, cuz I don't know any pimps...Good god what a poor actor. I am being absolutely honest here, I really tried to enjoy this movie, but I didn't even get ONE laugh. This movie is a waste of time, money, and also a waste of good brain cells that could really someday do great things for you.I'd call this a turkey, but it would be an insult to those poor animals...

Jamal Martin is a loud-mouth, arrogant basketball star who istossed from the League. In desperation to play, he pretends to beJuwanna, Mann, a woman basketball player. The women on theteam are all good actresses and very convincing. Jamal asJuwanna is played very well. There are some crude moments andsexual innuendo, but it is basically good clean fun with thephonies exposed and the good people coming out on top. Irreminded me of "Tootsie" where another desperate man (DustinHoffman) has to play a woman in order to find a job. I give it a 6 forcreative imagination.

The material, gender-twisted camp sports movie, is astonishing, but may be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to realize well. A major problem of Juwanna Mann is that unwisely blended fantasy and reality lead the audience to an absurd confusion. If it took place in a perfectly fictitious setting, it could be more persuasive. But the setting obviously refers to the NBA and the WNBA in the real world, and even an average fan can tell what is described in the film is far different from the reality. Also, a moral-learning in coming-of-age manner of a pro star athlete with an arrested development seems forcedly contrived and looks unnatural. Finally, as an enthusiastic WNBA fan myself, I don't appreciate the filmmakers' lack of knowledge in and respect to women's sports.Overall, the film is all about the superb but raw idea, which is not executed well.