threedropsofcaramel From the moment we first are privy to the interaction between Sidney and Dre, you automatically feel that there is something "more" lying underneath years of friendship and familial connection to the music industry.When Sid returns to NY to become editor of XXL, immediately we begin to see a friendship that most people wish they had. Not only does she and Dre have a deep respect and admiration for one another, but they have so many experiences together. This movie offers lots of Eye Candy - a la Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Parker-Kodjoe, Mos Def and Queen Latifah. However, it is the relationship that Dre and Sid have with these other characters that makes them realize they have feelings for one another.What I love about this film are the themes, the successful black woman and successful black man. The obstacles they face and the option of "selling out a little" to keep their careers. I love the friendships that take place. When Dre and Cav finally become friends and begin working together, you see how cool it is for two brothers to share a common bond and comradery that is just real. I also love how Sid and her cousin Francine (Latifah) interact with one another. Fran is that cousin/friend you are glad you have because she is so honest with you and will always tell you the truth.Yet, the most compelling thing in this film is the music, the hip hop. Not only has the director used hip hop as a constant metaphor in the film to tell Dre and Sid's story, it is also constantly heard throughout the film, and I mean real hip hop. With the best cut being Mos Def's hip hop version of the title as the track that gets the label off the ground.If you love HIP HOP, enjoy good black films and are a sucker for a romantic comedy, then this movie is definitely for you!

whpratt1 This was a real sweet potato of a film, with lots of romance, down to earth people and the gals had plenty of moves in the right direction. However, this is really a cute love story between two people who grew up together, loved each other, but the rest is up to you to watch and enjoy. Taye Diggs,(Andre),"Basic",'03, had all kinds of plans in the music industry and seemed to go around in circles with the CD's and met up with a very torrid chick, that wrapped him around her little finger. Sanaa Lathan,(Sidney),"Out of Time",'03, tried to help her friend Andre in every way she could, but he shut her out at times. Great laughs, and plenty of music and it brought back memories of being in the BRONX !

Ih3aRtIMDB This movie is full of beautiful people with beautiful detail. It never fails to make me cry at the end. It's about time someone came up with a really good AA romantic movie that anyone can connect with! And this is it! The movie moves smoothly, accented with real good hip-hop music, it's for anyone who music has touched a part of their lives.

Orridge88 I believe Brown Sugar is a movie that should and possibly will always be remembered. I like the movie since it displays the true meaning of hip-hop. Not only that but it shows how true friends may end up getting together. My comment may not sound clear since my mind is all jungled up. Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs played excellent roles in the movie along with Queen Latifah, Nicole Ari Parker, Boris Kodjoe, and Mos Def. Another good thing about the movie promotes the Bronx!! Holla!!!!!! That's for the haters who stay hatin' on the BX!