In 2023, Jamal Dedeaux marked his debut as both a director and a writer in the romantic comedy genre with the film “Three Ways”. The film takes a closer look at sexual discovery, self-actualization, and modern-day relationships whilst stepping out of the comfort zone and blending such serious themes with some comedic relief quite beautifully.
Synopsis
The movie revolves around Stacey Johnson (Andrea Lewis), a woman whose history with past lovers has made her grossly uncomfortable with her sexuality. She with hopes of moving on from her ex boyfriend decides to take matters in her own hands and throws a touc h with three different people at once, her boyfriend Justin (Jerrel O’Neal) and Lorraine (Brittany S Hall). While having a blast and making the most out of the rather difficult scenario, the trio deal with personal emotions and boundaries which they weren’t expecting to be tested.
Cast & Crew:
- Director & Writer: Jamal Dedeaux
Main Actors:
- Andrea Lewis as Stacey Johnson
- Brittany S. Hall as Lorriane
- Jerrel O’Neal as Justin
- Toccara Jones as Ebony
- Ronin Lee as Jelani
- David Raibo as Tony
- Lawrence Robinson as Dante
Review Rating on IMDb:
Currently, ‘Three Ways’ has an IMDb score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 299 reviews.
The audience is quite divided on how they rate the film because while some have complimented the boldness of adult themes and character development, others rate these features as drawing aspects.
Overview:
There are few in-depth reviews available for this film, but it is well known for employing comedy and fiction to analyze personal boundaries and sexual power dynamics. The critics and audiences both appreciated Andrea Lewis and Brittany S. Hall and their chemistry on screen. However, quite a few of them suggested that the film needs more detail-oriented character development and a more profound storyline.
Conclusion:
“Three Ways” while simultaneously humorous and serious attempts to analyze the evolution of sexual relationships and growth. This particular movie has gained mixed reactions and received poor ratings from critics, but the storyline should offer a perspective on where a person involuntarily might reevaluate his or her parameters of intimacy. If you love romantic comedies which are more on the adult side then “Three Ways” should be a good feature for you to watch.
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