laprns The previous "review" was incorrect on so many levels. First and foremost, the child is a GIRL. I tend to believe the "critic" had not actually seen the movie. Ving Rhames proved his range on this one and believe it or not, he made a pretty good drag queen. The story line was good and the acting was great. Holiday's history was handled tastefully and realistically. I loved the character and got wrapped up in it even though it was chopped up for broadcast television and a lot of the language was bleeped out. Not sure who the censors were but they were button happy that day! Alfre Woodard is always a pro and her portrayal of a crack addict was on the mark. She really shines in this role.

Guess_Whooooom2002 I have watched this film numerous times. I have done so because this movie is wonderful, it teaches honesty, love, understanding and forgiveness. It also places emphasis on how to be a friend and open minded in the time of adversity. This movie is heart warming, sad, happy and very much entertaining. Being different only adds to the mystique of being an individual. This movie teaches us that we must be there when needed and that someone will be there we they are needed. DON'T JUDGE...LISTEN TO WHAT THEIR HEART IS SAYING!!! As Holiday says: "Honey, we all have a story to tell"...and we do.Listen...Understand...Know!!! Please take the time to enjoy this wonderful movie!

Mustang_Ed Remember Lou Reed's classic "Walk on the Wild Side"? Ving Rhames' portrayal of a gay female impersonator reminded me of that song.It was fun to have a movie take us into the life of a character who is so different than the characters usually played by the male lead.The opening scenes of the funeral service for Ving's lover/domestic partner are tragic comic. I laughed out loud but got a lump in my throat at the same time.Alfre Woodard is great as a hopelessly drug addicted mother. I felt anger, disgust, and sympathy for her character.

osubob I rented this movie on the basis of Alfre Woodard,one of the most under-rated actors in the industry, and I was not disappointed. She is absolutely fabulous as the errant mother. The screen play is extremely realistic and the casting is superb. Ving Rhames is tremendous and Jesika Reynolds is a talented force to be reckoned with. We will see her in many movies to come.It was a feel good movie, but the ghetto scenes (whores, drugs, violence, crack, etc.) are so real. I know it's a little "touched by an angel" ish, but sometimes that kind of movie just feels good. It gets your attention and never lets you go until the end. Sometimes good folks and children win in this world, if not the battle, the war.