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Cover
by Bill Duke

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Actor: Aunjanue Ellis, Vivica A. Fox
Director: Bill Duke
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 98 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-05-13
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox

DVD Reviews of Cover

DVD Review: A Well-Meaning Mess of a Movie!
Summary: 2 Stars

Sadly, truthfully, this film deserves no four star reviews; I recommend you ignore them all if seriously considering seeing this project. It's indeed packed with familiar faces: Vivica Foxx, Leon, Lou Gossett, Jr, Roger G. Smith (the film's brightest shining star), Aunjanue Ellis, Paula Jai Parker, Clifton Davis, even Pattie Labelle. However, the direction - by Bill Duke - leaves much to be desired. Duke knows better; he should be ashamed of himself. He slums his way through this thing, knowing it would never hit the mainstream, knowing it was destined to lazily go straight to DVD, knowing its intended audience is the not-too-selective church crowd. Overall, the acting was really bad: the male lead simply can't act and his utter absence of charisma makes him interesting to watch simply for that reason (I pray I never see him in anything else ever again). Roger G. Smith and Leon best bring their roles to life, saving themselves (along with Ellis, I guess) from being lumped-in with all the other actors who are either over-the-top (Parker and Foxx), underplayed and forgettable (Gossett) or simply too bad to mention (the kid who plays the couple's daughter - sorry - and the disturbed wife of Leon's character). And it's all too bad, because the subject matter is an important and timely one, but it's handled so recklessly.

My family and I found ourselves routinely rewinding and laughing at spots that clearly weren't intended to be humorous. And the edits were atrocious - sloppily thrown together in the most heavy-handed manner. The poor edits, lazy lighting, sorry sound and myopic cinematography would all be forgivable if the film, in the end, somehow came together as whole - but no. In the end, Cover comes off as an insult to gay men (by the way, didn't the whole "three-finger-snaps" thing die-out after the In Living Color "Men of Film" sketches aired on TV almost two decades ago?), the church, Christians in general, wives, the city of Philly, Bill Duke, and most of the actors involved.

This movie essentially suffers from what I term "Tyler Perry Syndrome" - which describes an intrinsic hunger in Christians and people of color so desperate to see their stories, their lives and experiences, nuanced, and with a verisimilitude to which they can relate, celebrate and call their own -- that they are willing to lower their cinematic standards - or downright dismiss them altogether -- and settle for and embrace films that are in many regards inferior, and thus offensive.

DVD Review: Not Your Average MOVIE!!!
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a movie that you will watch over and over...the plot is good, and there is excellent acting...you will guess all through the movie - who did what and who's with whom - but you'll never get it...well hidden plots and also very informative!!! the main character makes you feel her pain like you are going through it with her....

DVD Review: An Amazing Film
Summary: 5 Stars

This film is a murder mystery with a surprise element. I won't give it away. In fact when you get your copy of this dvd, don't even read the liner notes. Just watch it. Bill Duke handles the subject matter brilliantly. I was absolutely blown away by this film and I already knew what it was about including the surprise twist. I was riveted to my screen for the duration of the film. I believe that this movie had a different title during its filming. I remember hearing about it but not hearing about its release. I am so limited in what I can say about this film without ruining it for you so just order it now and see it for yourself. Vivica Fox, Louis Gossett, Clifton David and Leon lend their talents to this drama. I am happy to report that there is no foul language or sex in the film. However, this is not a film for children. I suggest age 18 & up. See this movie now. You can buy the dvd or have it downloaded straight to your pc. Enjoy!

DVD Review: A Must See Movie
Summary: 5 Stars

I guarantee once you see this movie you will have a lot to talk about. It dealt with a topic that although it is sensitive it needs to be addressed.
It has a all star cast, which makes me surprised it didn't make it to more cinemas, but I guess there are two reasons. First it is a all African American cast and secondly the subject matter.

It let's you know that the DL is alive and thriving in every city in this country. We can no longer be afraid to discuss men on the down low, because by not discussing it we are setting ourselves up for a death sentence. The DL doesn't have a particular look, class or mannerism. You can't assume because a brotha is married that he's not tipping on the other side and if you suspect he's cheating don't assume its with a woman.

The sad thing is the African American community still refuses to deal with it, which is why African American women are diagnosed as HIV positive at an alarming rate. I highly recommend this movie, if for no other reason than to open the dialog and hopefully open the eyes of those who still believe it can't happen to them. This is a very good movie and a definite wake up call. The boogieman is out there and he's not easy to recognize.

Like the commercial says "Wrap it up, because the life you save my be your own."
I definitely think this is a must see movie.

DVD Review: WOW...Sooooo Good!
Summary: 5 Stars

I had never heard of this movie, but it had two things that was appealing to me Vivca A. Fox and the price.

I have to say that I was blown away by the movie it did touch upon many things that affect people today and the murder mystery was the icing on the top.

Great Movie...so glad I took the chance and bought it!

Description of Cover

In the tradition of Women Thou Art Loosed "Cover" will engross you in a gripping tale of lies betrayal and infidelity. Vivica A. Fox and Aunjuane Ellis headline an all-star cast in this suspenseful account of a devoted wife and mother accused of murder. System Requirements:Running Time: 98 MinsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:?DRAMA/PSYCHOLOGICAL DRAMA Rating:?PG-13 UPC:?024543492054 Manufacturer No:?2249205

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