I always said he went OUT OF HIS WAY to insert himself into her life, get her to catch feelings, use her body, then tossed her for the girl he really loved. You can’t play with everyone like that, and he picked the wrong one

@iconicallyiconic

6 ай бұрын

All of this! not everyone is to be played with and will retaliate.

@itscrossfaded

5 ай бұрын

she killed someone before. it wasn't a matter of if, but when. Darnell just sped up the process for himself

@shannonallaround9490

4 ай бұрын

YES!

@NeicyJ1990

4 ай бұрын

Perfectly Said!

@tionak

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ve been saying this for years. So glad I’m not alone 🥹

I admired how “no-nonsense” and unapologetic Brandy was. She also had it together as far as career, style, class, and lived lavishly.

Play stupid games win stupid prizes 🤷🏽‍♀️

It's sad that even now people will sympathize with Darnell. He literally stalked, gaslighted, and manipulated Brandi into falling love with him just so he could sleep with her to win a bet and brag about it to his friends. Unfortunately, it's no surprise people will sympathize with Darnell because there are many men like him. They'll sleep with a woman they deem a challenge and once they've 'conquered' said challenge, it boosts their already fragile ego. It's no wonder men like that have so much audacity. Thanks for this character breakdown!

@iammar1159

6 ай бұрын

They don’t view women as human, that’s why they see women as “challenges” that they have to conquer. Our existence and being is just a game to them.

The way Darnell preyed on Brandy always upset me even as a child because she was minding her business and he kept pursuing her and I agree he was st a lking her all to discard her after he got what he wanted. It’s exactly why women have every reason to be scared when it comes to dating, because you never know the intentions of a lot of these men🙄

@Yvanehtnioj2000

6 ай бұрын

Facts! men will put on a facade for however long they need to to get what they want.

@leiiib

6 ай бұрын

@@Yvanehtnioj2000 and don’t have no shame about it either but complain about women wanting a man who will provide while they take all they can get smh

@Yvanehtnioj2000

6 ай бұрын

@@leiiib it’s such a disgusting and twisted way to behave and it’s way too normalized. The movie makes Brandi the villain while playing it as boys will be boys until they get with the girl they really want that is gonna make a positive impact and change his shitty ways, as if Brandi wasn’t all of that but for some reason he didn’t take her seriously and the worst part to me is that Brandi TOLD him she couldn’t handle being played with and he proceeded to play with her, literally gave no f*ck about her but pretended for so long and went so hard as if he did. Came in her life just to mess with her head and make her relive past traumas she confided in him about. I’d have been ready to f*ck his ish up too! That’s so DIRTY and it makes it *extremely* scary to date men, like you said because this is REAL behavior that men exhibit way too often

@CraftyMarieArts

6 ай бұрын

For real.

Why do people assume women are stuck up because they are pretty😩

@iconicallyiconic

6 ай бұрын

It’s Projection and they feel inadequate so they feel the need to throw “insults” because they feel it will “humble” you.

@miyagriffin9673

6 ай бұрын

Men call you stuck up when they know they can't have you, and society is threatened by a woman with beauty,confidence, intelligence,and independence.

@FashAveGirl

6 ай бұрын

Standards. It’s perceived as when a woman is “put together”, pretty, & poised especially when she looks expensive she has high standards for herself & for anyone she deals with. Instead of respecting that he puts her down bc he knew she was out of his league 😂

@ashtraybitch

5 ай бұрын

Levelling. It's a way of feeling like they're equal when they can drag someone who they perceive to be higher than them down to their level.

@shannonallaround9490

4 ай бұрын

They just want you to lower your standards. DON’T. Keep your standards and dignity.

Mia was such a pick me. by all means she should’ve been disgusted by Darnell’s actions and not even wanted nothin to do with him but because he “choosing” her over a woman like Brandi she felt special 😩

@FromMikaWithLove

6 ай бұрын

Even after he wasted HER time for so long.

@Yvanehtnioj2000

6 ай бұрын

@@FromMikaWithLove exactly smh

@iammar1159

6 ай бұрын

Wasn’t this movie written by a man/men? Makes sense.

@Yvanehtnioj2000

6 ай бұрын

@@iammar1159 exactly men love pick mes that’s why she’s put on a pedestal in the movie and it also explains why Brandi was made out to be the villain when the real villain was Darnell dusty behind lol

@saledarobinson6801

6 ай бұрын

Agreed

The thing is she WARNED him that she was not to be played with…he knew what he was getting in too he just didn’t want to deal with the consequences of his own actions. Play foolish games win stupid prizes.

It honestly confused me that Mia stayed with him in the end. He got her life threatened because he has no respect for women.

This is why you don’t play with anyone’s feelings you can’t account for what someone will do. Darnell was a trifling sleezeball who didn’t care about how his actions effected others, like most men out here until they f around and find out

I am glad she taught him that lesson. Love is the greatest gift anyone can give, and it is terrible to fall for someone who never loved you.

@nakithajones

6 ай бұрын

She did fall for him she know dam well he didn’t love her

Lynn Whitfield is the best villain of all time. I love her role in a thin line between love and hate.

As a kid i thought she was a nut, but as a grown woman i get why she snapped😂

It would have been a unique movie if Mia didn't end up with Darnell at the end. She almost got killed from his actions with Brandi. Mia could still have love or memory for their childhood friendship, but then keep Darnell at a distance afterwards.

@lovelykiyah7415

6 ай бұрын

chileeeeee mia got lucky ! BIG TIME ‼️

Brandi was really minding her business and like always some man wants to come and disturb that and bring nothing but aggravation and heart break 🙄 I'm convinced that a lot of these men don't like women and like to see women h u r t for their amusement and to make them feel good about themselves. in the words of Craig " You always think somebody playing, everybody ain't playing". I also agree with people speaking negatively about their ex's especially the people who are on social media 24/7 constantly throwing subs or speaking badly about their ex, that's a major red flag to me and a sign of immaturity and also shows that you're not really over your ex 🤷🏾‍♀

Lynn Whitfield has always been gorgeous, but she was so beautiful and striking in this movie ❤️❤️❤️.

I’ve been Team Brandi since I was a little girl like she warned him but he didn’t listen so she had to do what she had to do 🥺🥺🥺❤️

@courtneybrooks8309

6 ай бұрын

Same here

Not Joe Goldberg lmaooooooo. Darnell really was beyond thirsty, how does a woman warn you that many times and then when she reacts you call her “cr@zy” that’s narcissistic behavior

This movie definitely taught me having sex with a man isn’t gonna keep him if he doesn’t wanna be kept. I loved Regina King’s role cause she was so feminine, never chased Darnell and didn’t have to do anything to make Darnell fall for her. Brandy lost out in the end but I hated how he chased her just to play with her 😭😩 He deserved everything Brandy gave him.

He literally used her, there was no love on his part. Now I don’t encourage Brandi’s actions either (don't hold people at gunpoint and kidnap them and threaten them, I think that's obvious) but she had every right to be mad. Darnell messed with the wrong one, his actions finally caught up to him.

Brandi told him multiple times she didn't want to be hurt and that she wasn't ready and he still proceeded, that talk she had with him on the couch you can tell was hard for her to let her guard down like that and he pretended as though he felt the same way she did. & Yes ! Martins facial expressions always has me hollering lmao 😂

@Ezrooke77

2 ай бұрын

Me too

Yes she was the victim. I don't have sympathy for Darnell at all. Brandi looked absolutely stunning. 😍

To do what he did to Brandi when he knew what she been through in her previous relationship was so ev il, she probably was a good woman who put her all in her marriage and that hurt and betrayal did something to her, so to open herself up again after that hurt for a man to just play with her like a toy made her flip and she had the right to feel the way she did

@nakithajones

6 ай бұрын

Not to kill

Brandi was stalked then live bombed. She continued to give him chances to remove himself and yet her pushed forward. Then Mia and Bobby broke into her house and almost got themselves shot as well. Justice for Brandy, she was definitely the victim! Great commentary.

I literally had this conversation with my sister last week. Darryl was the villian.

The way they approached Brandi reminded me of Janet Jackson’s role as Justice in “Poetic Justice”. Lucky’s punkass ego was bruised when Justice ignored him when he was talking to her. He proceeded to call her “mean” and a “bitch”. Bro, she clearly doesn’t wanna talk. Leave her alone! Women are not obligated to speak to you if they don’t want to.

I truly believe some people shouldn't be in relationships and find people who are the same way as you said, because they just don't have the ability or maturity to be in a relationship. If the movie was longer or there was a part 2 i'd guarantee Darnell would be out there creeping again while with Mia. Brandi was not the one and he found that out expeditiously.

@lovelykiyah7415

6 ай бұрын

true !

I watch this as a boy and I always thought he deserved what he got Mia shouldn’t have stick around. I was and still am team brandi

Brandi style in this movie was top tier ❤

I still love this character and film. Lynn Whitfield is so incredibly beautiful and elegant. She had killed and rocked this role . She should have gotten nominated for an award for this movie.

Brandi had STANDARDS & was out of his league. Darnell was a mama’s boy dusty & Brandi fell for his game, she should’ve NEVER played Barbara the Builder & Darnell should’ve stuck to the Rivers & Lakes he was used to😊

She was never the villain I loved her

Yup this was my ex and I…. I walked away though. He will get his karma… crazy thing too is he raising a daughter 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

I remember they sometimes aired reruns on VH1 and BET and never gave it much thought. I watched it a couple of years ago and it is one of the wildest movies I’ve watched. I wasn't fooled by the trailer because the trailer made it look like a straight dark comedy, which it was to some extent. From the multiple times I watched it, I felt bad for Brandi even though what she did wasn't right. I somewhat felt bad for Mia because she loved Darnell, but at the same time, she knew the kind of person Darnell was. Darnell was awful and so was his friend, Bobby Brown’s character(I forgot his name). I know Bobby was already a playboy in real life by the time this movie came out, it fit him like a glove. Overall, what I got from the movie is to never mess with people’s emotions because you never know what people are capable of.

She def was preyed upon, but no excuse for harrassment and attempted homicide.

@iconicallyiconic

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely NO excuse! Which is why I said people shouldn’t play with the emotions of people because you don’t know what issues people may have or what they’re capable of

@jahvonnad1738

6 ай бұрын

@@iconicallyiconic 💯 % facts. A shame folks continue that type of behavior also, Happy New Year!

@nogalistanineties9237

6 ай бұрын

I definitely agree with that I can say Darnell was wrong for playing with these women emotions his mom aka della Reese (r.i.p) was trying to tell him he'll choose the wrong one but Brandi behavior was very wrong

@lovelykiyah7415

6 ай бұрын

girllll🙄🙄🙄🙄🤔 i suggest u fall back

YES YES! This film came out when I was a young teen. I remember going to see this with my cousins, all my age but some were boys. I recall riding in my aunts car on the way back from the movies and the boys were all up in arms saying how “crazy” Brandi was in the movie and she was wrong for doing what she did to Darnell (Martin’s character)….My aunt Jeannie (who didn’t even see the movie) cut through ALL of that foolery in this car ride home. Auntie said, “well it sounds like he, Darnell, got what he deserved and should not have deceived her. You can’t play with people’s feelings and think they won’t react.” The car went into dead silence. But in my mind I was saying “YES AUNTIE YOU ARE 100% RIGHT.” It changed me forever. To this day I thank my aunts and the intelligent women in my family for giving me the correct info at a young age which made me such a smart well rounded woman today. ❤

Rewatching this movie as an adult i’ve come to the realization that Darnell was the antagonist. Not only did Brandi warn him but his mom & Smitty warned him as well. Darnell was labeled as the victim because Martin Lawrence was the biggest comedian at the time this movie came out. Smitty & Reggie were the only mature men in this movie. Can we please get deep dives on the following characters: Celie, Sophia & Shug from The Color Purple Lisa from Coming To America Natalie from Strictly Business Selina from New Jack City Natalie from Strictly Business Jacqueline & Angela from Boomerang Nia from Love Jones Diamond, Ronnie & Eboni from The Players Club Robin, Jordan, Shelby & Mia from The Best Man Roz, Mozell, Cecily & Eve from Eve’s Bayou

Yeah I didn't like his character cause he literally didn't have to do her like that at all

And the fact that she didnt even want him in the beginning!

When I first saw this movie, I was rooting for Brandi because Darnell was playing with her heart and feelings, the last thing you want to play with. People died from messing with people's hearts and emotions.

Brandi had every right to be mad and feel that way but you have to be mindful of your actions. Darnell was foul for playing her like that, no if ands or buts. Where Brandi went wrong was how she chose to act on those feelings. Sometimes you just got to realize you got played and charged it the game and take the L and move on.

Brandi knew Daniel was full of bs. Descent guys do not sweat you. More so, if someone keeps stating that they are afraid of getting hurt, it is red a flag as well.

Brandi gave strong scorpio energy and one thing you never wanna do is play with a scorpios emotions when theyre already vulnerable and they finally let you in and trust you. Darnell fucked around and got stung, plain and simple. Sorry not sorry

Still to this Day This Movie is my All-time Fave! Even when I was a kid(I know, shouldn't have watched, have an old soul!) I knew Brandi wasn't at fault. Darnell wanna place a bet, play games, and lost! What I didn't understand as a kid why they made the woman/women seem to be the problem?😕 🤔🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ 😑 Glad I still have an old soul with a great mindset!

I always felt bad when he left her stinking on her fucking Birthday. I was lil as hell tearing up

Your commentary is amazing!!! 💖💖💖 I loved this video! 🥰

@iconicallyiconic

6 ай бұрын

Thankyou babe , I appreciate it 🩷✨

I always felt bad for her; the way he tricked her into sleeping with him was borderline SA.

Happy Black History Month ❤️💛💚 Brandi 👩🏾

my life🙄 but the people tell me I need help🤔

Some of these comments are blaming Mia, like she knew all the lies Darnell told Brandi. We knew, as the audience, but all she knows is Brandi is psycho. She didn't see him stalk her and make promises. 🤷🏾‍♀️ This is solely Darnell's fault

@tashawilliams8093

8 күн бұрын

💯

Team brandi.. I had the same thing happen to me. I just didn't seek revenge

Been #Team Brandi since I first time I watched the movie!!

I LOVE your commentary!!! ❤😊

What a treat !❤ happy new year queen!

@iconicallyiconic

6 ай бұрын

Thankyou Babe, Happy New Year 🎊

this is a case study of the victim who hasnt healed from her trauma, so she became the demon that people turned her into, she reminds me of medusa if you read the origin story of how she became medusa she was a victim before she was turned into the demon we know now

I would LOVE your take on 2 can play that game.

Yeah. Darnell was a jerk for that but yeah she took it way too far and should have got therapy sooner

yooo brandi is meee😂😂😂💀💀 omgg🫣🫣💀💀‼️😂

chileeeeee mia got lucky ! BIG TIME ‼️

You just confirmed an idea I had! Mixing my favs, film and fashion.

Like the episode of Fresh Prince when Will first met the character that Nia Long played. It may not be "deserved" in a sense to be someone's karma, but when you play with people's emotions, you never know what type of reaction you'll get.

Congratulations on 10k subscribers 🎉🎉🎉🎉

These films have given men permission to treat women badly and behave in a predatory behaviour. Truly awful

I felt this

Just watched the movie for the first time it was very interesting.❤

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This was a cruel movie. I did not enjoy it.