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Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Lisa Nicole Carson, Bernadette L. Clarke ... see more see more... , Khalil Kain , Leonard Roberts , Bill Bellamy

What do you do after love at first sight? That's the question posed in this romantic comedy-drama set in Chicago. Darius Lovehall (Larenz Tate) is a novelist who is giving a reading at the Sanctuary, ... read more read more...an upscale club presenting jazz and poetry to a bohemian clientele. Shortly before his set, he meets Nina Mosley (Nia Long), a woman who is a gifted photographer, despite the fact that she just lost her job. They exchange small talk, and Darius makes his interest clear when -- on the spot -- he retitles a love poem "A Blues For Nina." A mutual attraction is sparked between them; soon Darius finds Nina's address on a check and shows up unannounced at her apartment, a visit resulting in a photo session that turns seriously sexy. So far, so good, but neither Darius or Nina are sure where to go next after this promising start. She's just gotten out of a relationship and isn't sure if she still cares for her old boyfriend or not, while Darius' buddies read him the riot act for wanting to give up his freedom so early on in the game. Love Jones was the debut feature for African-American writer and director Theodore Witcher; Isaiah Washington, Bill Bellamy, and Lisa Nicole Carson lead the supporting cast. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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67% liked it

15 critics

R, 1 hr. 48 min.

Directed by: Theodore Witcher

Release Date: March 14, 1997

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DVD Release Date: July 27, 1999

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  • December 15, 2009
    Get Together. Fall Apart. Start Over.
  • October 21, 2008
    man, its been years since ive seen this, too many to really remember much of anything about the flick, except that i remember it having a charm to it and this is one of the films that started me in on a small crush on nia long.
  • September 18, 2007
    A modern love story.
  • April 12, 2007
    A fantastic movie! This is one of my favorite movies that I like to watch every now and then.
  • September 5, 2009
    This movie inspired me to step my poetry up. I will always enjoy this movie. It is the story of my life...LOL
  • August 21, 2008
    i love any kind of black love on the movie screen












    favorite movie of all time























    my favorite movie of all time
  • July 31, 2008
    I have watched this movie many times and I always thought those 2 should have made more movies together, this is a classic in my book
  • January 20, 2008
    Yes, Excellent and a Classic! Larenz and Nia was off da chain it this movie! One of my all time favorites! Yes 5 stars!!
  • October 1, 2007
    "I'm the blues in your left thigh, trying to become the funk in your right."

    "Love is what you make it, and with whom you make it."
  • July 27, 2007
    iI dont know if Larenz Tate was better in this movie or menace to society. 2 totally different characters. Good actor

Critic Reviews


January 1, 2000
USA Today

The two leads click throughout in a movie that's just good enough to engender curiosity over filmmaker Witcher's follow-up effort.

Emanuel Levy
January 24, 2007
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

Larenz Tate, who played a homicidal in Menace II Spciety and haunted Vietnam vet in Dead Presidents, became an important transitional figure in the new black middle-class cinema, beginning this film, ... Full Review

Michael Dequina
September 18, 2005
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

An uncommonly smart and insightful look at relationships while delivering the requisite laughs and romantic heat. Full Review

Philip Martin
January 23, 2003
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

love jones strives to be smart and sophisticated, which isn't exactly the same thing as intelligent ... Full Review

Todd McCarthy
March 26, 2009
Todd McCarthy, Variety

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Entertainment Weekly

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Esther Iverem
January 22, 2002
Esther Iverem, Washington Post

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Jack Mathews
February 14, 2001
Jack Mathews, Los Angeles Times

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James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

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Susan Stark
January 1, 2000
Susan Stark, Detroit News

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    • Darius Lovehall: "I love you. That's urgent like a (bleep)."

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