For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf
I have already gone on record stating that this was a good movie. But I think I will retract my statement and say the movie was at best "alright". But the performances the actresses gave in the film were nothing short of amazing. There were so many unique characters I haven't seen Black women play in film.
Crystal: Let's start off with Crystal played by Kimberly Elise. Crystal is a mother of two who is loyal to her long-time partner Beau. Beau is an alcoholic, war veteran (Michael Ealy) that doesn't seem to like himself or his place in the world. And in return takes his unhappiness and self loathing out on Crystal and their two kids. But despite the abuse, Crystal is faithful to him.
Juanita: Juanita, played by Loretta Devine, is an older lady who has been strung out on the same man that treats her bad year after year. And she's keeps letting him back in her life time and time again. We all know someone like this, don't we?
Yasmine: Yasmine is played by Anika Noni Rose. She is a a single woman in her 30's, a dance teacher, and a mentor to young girls in her community. Yasmine's world changes drastically when she naively begins dating a man who seems just too good to be true.
