Love Song (2000)

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

Great example of an old-fashioned, pure-at-heart escapist event movie that doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not and has boat loads of fun being its own ludicrous self.

I first saw Love Song whilst searching You Tube for Christian Kane related videos- I admit it, I'm a fan. But when it comes to film I do look past whether or not I like a certain actor to judge if it is a good film or not. Love Song is a good film, so original and a great story. Monica had copped a lot of criticism for her performance but honestly, I couldn't see anything wrong with it. Christian Kane provided more than just the eye candy, his role was one which he could put a little more of himself into it, given his musical background. I thought all performances were solid and the story line was great. But whenever I ask people their opinion on Love Song I'm always given the same answer; 'It was good but there was just something about it I didn't like'. I feel the same way, and after watching it too many times it's apparent to me that this movies falls down in terms of directing. There were some scenes where the actors could have been coached better, in particular the scene in which Camille and Billy first kiss. The lead up to it came across very awkward, like the scene started too early. But the overall story line is what got me through, these days it's hard to find such an original story, everything is a remake or a comic book adaptation. It's good to know we have something to fall back on when we get sick and tired of another Transformers (that is if you're not sick of it already).

Love song was wonderful. I mean who ever wrote and directed this movie deserves a lot of credit. I would kill to see this movie over and over again. Love song was a very emotional movie and, may i add beautiful. And, OH MY GOD! Monica, was just brilliant, She played her role excellent. The music itself was very nice in the movie. To be honest, when i first saw Love song, I cried during the entire time of the movie, It was just that emotional (LAUGH). The movie was basically about, A young Black and, independent woman who finds herself head over hills with a musician, gas pumping guy, Which by the way her father did not approved, who then found herself in the middle of settling down and, In a new beginning of living life. But who then refuses to settle down and just live life and follow her heart. You should see it, I know for a fact that you will love it.

This film was an excellent and wholesome love story. It addressed race issues without being belligerent, coming of age issues without being predictable, and falling in love without being sappy. There were no unnecessary sex scenes, although there was plenty of chemistry between the two main characters. If you're tired of the same old physical sex love 'em and leave 'em story line, please rent this movie!

Love Song was a pleasant love story. It was easy to follow but predictable. That however, doesn't prevent you from relaxing with the family and enjoying this movie. The story line relates to a `spoken for' African/American girl from a wealthy background, who has had her whole life planned out. While celebrating her birthday with her two best friends she pulls into a gas station for fuel. A white guy fills her car, and for him it is love at first sight. She rejects his advances but their paths cross again later. She becomes torn between her obedience to the relationship she is in, her future, and her inner feelings about this white guy. Set in jazz land New Orleans, the score is great, with a mix of jazz, blues and soul. This movie is a good one for a quiet night at home or a rainy afternoon.