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Jan 9, 2018 · MAYA (Amber Stevens West) a headstrong daughter with artistic ambitions – a strong contrast to what her father ED(Keith David) wants: a dutiful daughter to r...
- 2 min
- 17.8K
- Inner City Films
Love Jacked is a sophisticated small-town romantic comedy centered on Maya, a headstrong 28-year-old with artistic ambitions, and her father Ed, who wants a ...
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- 4 min
- 132
- Rumana's Movie Blog
Feb 28, 2020 · Love Jacked is not a landmark film that changes us, but it is a special little treasure to return to for a good laugh and a feel-good Saturday afternoon. I’d love to see more films like this but with a richer context. One thing that was missing for me was an authentic African character who could inject some indigenous knowledge into the film.
- A Rom-Com with A Relatable Lead
- A Classic and Funny Setup
- A Few Faces You May Recognize
- Love Jacked Is A Great Date Movie
The film was fun to watch and Maya’s storyline is one that many can relate to. She is struggling to reach her dreams and decides to take a leap of faith. Maya is in a creative rut and seeks a change in her life. Loss of motivation and creative inspiration is a problem that many go through. Just as Maya, many use traveling as a means of gaining insp...
The location that Maya choose to travel to is Cape Town, South Africa. The directors choice to highlight the developed and modern side of Africa was refreshing to see. While in Cape Town, Maya meets Mtumbie (Demetrius Grosse) and he instantly sweeps her off her feet. Maya is smitten by him. She’s so smitten that she says yes when he unexpectedly pr...
There are many familiar faces in Love Jackedand each plays their role well. One person you may recognize is comedian Mike Epps. Epps plays Maya’s uncle, who just so happens to be Afrophile. His character and scenes were among the funniest of the film. It was intriguing to watch his interactions with Malcolm who knows little to nothing about Africa,...
Overall,Loved Jackedis a great film to watch with your boo, best friends, or family. The film is funny and cute. The cast really helps bring the film together. There was a missed opportunity to capture the evolution of Maya and Malcolm’s romance, however. There were a few scenes where the two shared intimate moments, it wasn’t enough exposition to ...
It's a hilarious and awkward Coming to America meets a forced engagement story. If you're looking for a nice warm movie this is a perfect antidote to a bad day. Rated 4/5 Stars • 02/25/23. Page ...
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- Romance, Comedy
- PG-13
2018. Romance. 1h 40m. 13+ (PG-13) MAYA, has artistic ambitions - her father ED wants a dutiful daughter to run the family store. Taking her independence a step further, Maya decides to travel to Africa for inspiration and returns with a fiancé. Love Jacked featuring Amber Stevens West and Keith David is not currently available to stream, rent ...
