Dave McClain The romantic comedy "Baggage Claim" (PG-13, 1:36) is the entertaining story of a single 30-something woman looking for Mr. Right and dealing with serious pressure from her family to find him – right now.Montana Moore (Paula Patton) is a flight attendant who wants to settle down, but her search for a husband has been impeded by the demands of her job, her high standards, and the occasional two-timing boyfriend. When Montana's younger sister announces her engagement, Mo feels the pressure, especially from her mother (Jenifer Lewis). Mo's well-meaning co-workers and friends (Jill Scott and Adam Brody) hatch a plan to use their airport contacts to let Montana know when one of her old boyfriends is flying somewhere (since "everyone flies during the holidays") and get Mo on the flight for a not-so-chance encounter. After all, one of her exes may have blossomed into the man she's looking for.Mo has 30-days to find a great date -slash- potential mate to take to her sister's rehearsal dinner - to satisfy her own goals, and to get her mother off her back. Mo's 30,000 mile odyssey leads her to encounters with former suitors played by, among others, Taye Diggs, Boris Kodjoe, Trey Songz and past Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou. All the while, Mo's childhood friend (Derek Luke), who lives in the apartment across the hall, is there to encourage Mo and just be a friend when she needs one.The story's path may be predictable, but the journey is still pretty enjoyable. The major characters are charming and funny - especially Mo (although Patton does have a tendency to overact at times). There are a number of laugh-out-loud moments and the movie has some important things to say about family, friends, life and love. What's "B" stand for? "Baggage Claim", that's what.

dragokin While watching Baggage Claim i kept asking myself what led the authors to the choose title. The main character spent a considerable portion of her screen time on planes and at airports, but this hasn't been enough for me. Or maybe i didn't pay attention.Anyhow, Baggage Claim is a relaxing little movie. Without pretension at higher messages, it is another romantic comedy which will hopefully relax you and make feel good.You'll encounter the regular collection of characters being wealthy or at least leading an impressive lifestyle. What happened to hardworking people using public transportation? Don't they fall in love, as well?What gave me a chuckle was that among the few Caucasian characters in the movie, they have all been either gay or rich and dumb...

alycia-woods This was a really good movie. Go see the movie and don't let any negative opinions color your decision for the movie. The love story was beautiful and it just kept you laughing throughout the movie. From beginning to end it was funny. It was a real love story compared to a lot of other so called black love stories. There was no "aww he hits me and I still love him", or "baby mama or daddy drama". It was almost like a fairy tale. The movie had magic to it. This is something that I would love to see from more of our African American movies. I honestly don't know why the rating is so low. Well I have an idea, one that I'd rather not go into, but the movie was excellent. Please go to see it. Well done Mr.Talbert.

cinematic_aficionado A story about baggage, the emotional type that people carry for not conforming to society's norms. The film deals with the concept of marriage, how we all are made for it and the attractive leading lady has somehow not tied the knot though keenly looking for her Mr Right and though she went far, she seemed to miss what is good and near. Whilst in the quest, she discovers her no-no's in men and how once someone is an ex, it is best he stays an ex.Ultimately, the question has to arise: do people marry because they want to and are committed to it or because they have to?Whilst it offers a charming and pleasant experience it is not inventive as a story, succumbing to the rom-com principle of Mr & Mrs perfect live happily ever after. Not a bad experience for viewers who go in couples.