Movie: "G" The Great Gatsby- Urban Version
 

I loved TGG (book and movie) in HS. I haven't gone to the movies in a few minutes, so I'll probably check this out!


'G' is a contemporary African-American romance inspired by the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald story The Great Gatsby. Set amidst the grandeur of the ultra elite Hamptons, 'G' follows self-made millionaire and rap mogul Summer G (Richard T. Jones) on a journey to regain what he desires most – the love of his life (Chenoa Maxwell), now married to a wealthy and philandering Wallstreeter (Blair Underwood). Having built his thriving empire from the ground up, Summer G would relinquish it all for the promise of rekindling a romance with his one true love.

ETA: Oct. 28-
Release Date

I definitely want to check this movie out. Richard T Jones is a favorite of mine, plus he's looking yummy in the previews.

Richard T. Jones. Umph. Umph. Umph. :cool:

After seeing the trailer for this, I never would have pegged as an 'urban' spin on Gatsby. Interesting. If it plays here, I might actually go see it.

^^^ I didn't know it was spin of The Great Gatsby either...but that's hot tho cuz TGG was a good book back when I read it back in HS (especially all the underlining symbolism, i.e. color references, etc.). Now I gotta see the movie.

I haven't even seen previews for this and it's supposed to be out this weekend?

Sounds like it would be very good! I loved the book.

You'll see the trailer...
 

Watch UPN! LOL

Ooh! I'll see it!

I would like to go see this movie. It's good to see Blair Underwood in another movie, and Richard T. Jones is looking rather sessy. :)

I've never read TGG; maybe I'll go pick it up.

Re: You'll see the trailer...
 

Fa real! LOL

Re: You'll see the trailer...
 

Also, check out the official website http://www.gthemovie.com/

Glad it was sort of wider released
 

I can't wait for this. It will be playing in Los Angeles, which is the closest area to me. I'm going to go see it on Sunday.

I definitely want to check this out.

I think you will all enjoy the movie......I did....;)

I saw a commercial for this movie last night during ANTM but according to the website it's not coming to Syracuse. :mad: And I'm not going all the way to Albany to see a movie.

I wonder why it's not coming to Syracuse??? That's not right! Dang it's a good movie to, maybe it will come up that way later.

Yes, I can't wait to see this movie. Richard T Jones is my man

Just came from seeing the movie. It was ok, kind of predictable. Richard T. Jones was looking good though.:D I'll save future comments until more people have seen it.

It's here in Saginaw, but my money to go and see it won't be here until Friday. :o However, I will go and see it when I go out of town. :)

I don't have UPN and the trailers haven't been on any other channels I've seen.

It's playing here though, so I might check it out.

Thoughts (no spoilers)
 

I enjoyed G. Now don't get me wrong, Christopher Scott Cherot is no auteur, but it's a pretty good look at what happens when hip-hop meets socialite society.

Chenoa Maxwell seems to be a limited actress, but I think Blair and Richard T. Jones handled their roles pretty well. Andre Royo's voice grates -- it's lispish; we were wondering if he'd also had hearing problems. Jillian Lindsey (Daisy Duke) brought the comedy -- her character seemed to be a play on Kimberly Denise Jones, bka Lil' Kim. :p

Plus, the visuals are stunning. Being a West Coast person, I've never been to the Hamptons, and am curious as to their appeal of sorts.

I've also got to give a fashion take. Blair was rocking the Ralph Lauren lines very well (Andrew, Ralph Lifschitz' son, was the producer of this film).

Go see it. I feel bad for my S.D. friends and sorors, because the closest place it's playing to is Irvine.

ETA: I just learned it's playing in San Diego. The Web site doesn't indicate this.

Re: Thoughts (no spoilers)
 

Since she was tall and light skinned, she reminded more of Charli Baltmore. ST, you probably have her govt. name.:p :)

It actually is here in Syracuse, but it's not listed on the website. I found out when I went to see Saw 2. :)

this place seems a bit more positive about the movie. i was reading reviews elsewhere (Soror Steeltrap, i'm sure you saw them) and folks DOGGED this movie. i'm hoping it's not bad. i loved The Great Gatsby book and movie and i don't want anyone to mess up the story.
as for the Hamptons, it's a lovely and very pricey area. the best part: the shopping:D seriously, if i had the money, i would love to have a home out there. it's that nice but i'm biased since i was born on the Island...

Good! :cool:

I was about to say, don't make me call Al Sharpton and start some mess up in Syracuse.....LOL

Re: Thoughts (no spoilers)
 

She is quite limited. From her lack of facial expressions down to the wooden reading of her lines.
My theory is that Chris Cherot gets Chenoa at a discount. She also "starred" in his first movie, "Hav Plenty."

Re: Re: Thoughts (no spoilers)
 

...or something.

:/