One of the best films i have seen

Best movie ever!

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

I'd actually give this movie almost eight stars, if possible, not because it's so terribly fabulous (though I do think it's good--just don't want to over-inflate my ratings), but because it manages impressively much with the small budget it had. Also, I really enjoyed most of the actors in it, and would seek out other performances they do. If you like somewhat off-beat, character-driven comedies, then go in without huge expectations but with an open mind, and you'll probably be glad to have seen this.I missed the very first few minutes (caught this by chance on the Starz "black" movie channel late at night), and the first few moments I saw seemed mildly unpromising, but with enough feeling of something to come, and potential in the characters to keep me watching. It was the first moment of magic realism (when Jasmine opens Michael's portfolio) that quickly sharpened my interest. There were further moments of such fantasy judiciously sprinkled through the movie, without heavy-handed explanation or drawing attention--just there, with the writer-director trusting audience members to not need spoon-feeding. Mostly, the characters' normal, human problems, joys and such carry the movie nicely.There may be some validity to others' criticisms regarding stereotypes, but, if so, I think it's not nearly so heavy a problem as some make it out to be. Certainly, there's less of that in this than in many other movies. Also, some of the aspects and situations that have been cited as stereotyped or clichéd are perhaps simply universal, or just common and true to real life. To me, it's all in what a filmmaker does with such commonplaces, how he/she uses them, and Mr. Sutherland keeps it mostly interesting and fresh.Anyway, especially for a small-budget first feature film, this is pretty damned good work, and worth watching for a bit of character-driven fun.

Aside from Ed Robertson's performance this movie had absolutely nothing new to offer. It was a cheap version of African American projects like 'LoveJones' with some American Pie-type humour. There was no real depth to the characters and the script was just weak. If you want formulaic blandness check this film out.You see some folks seem to think that audiences REALLY want to be reminded that men only think about sex, Black men try almost anything to get a woman and ditzy blonde women really want Black men. This film needed a big dose of Dan Savage -why couldn't jasmine orally pleasure hill harper? why is the film so heteronormative? Why did it need to rely on imported African American caricatures (professional Black woman - check; gold digger out for a loaded man - check; 'artsy' Black man who is troubled but has talent to show the world if only he'd be given a break by the SYSTEM - check; hypersexual black females in beauty salon - check; Jamaican caricatures - check)? If Toronto wants to avoid celebrating mediocrity it needs to challenge complacent artists that think they can just roll out American cliches with some Scarborough flava and Haitian tokens.

Saw this @ the 12th Pan African Film & Arts Festival in Los Angeles @ the Magic Johnson's Theatre... and LOVED IT!!! "...Bones" was funny, poignant, heartbreakingly sad & erotic (in a fun/nasty sort of way)... I felt the Hill's portrayal of no focus w/ his photography & h is pain & sadness & deep, intense love... what a great job. The film offers a most realistic portrayal of a situation that many men & quite a few women have no doubt experienced-quite realistic & very much "oh-no-I-know-this-is-not-happening-to-me". When it plays in your neighborhood, GO SEE IT!

This is a movie for everyone. You'll walk out with a smile on your face, but it's not your typical dumb, cheap, formula, romantic comedy. OK OK it has a mostly black cast, but it's not about race. And sorry, but no, it's not about porn either. I don't care what your color or age or sexual hangups are, you'll see people you know in this movie. It's smart and funny. My husband enjoyed it just as much as I did. Really looking forward to the next movie by this director. The only bad thing about this movie is its title. It sounds sinister (eating the bones?!). I think it means getting the most out of life, but it gives the wrong impression. Just go see it!