Though HOW U LIKE ME NOW--which explores the frustrated lives of four young black men and is particularly strong on character--is a welcome antidote to Spike Lee's more portentous examinations of Afro-American relationships, it's also heavy on digression, and overly dependent on dialogue.
The work of an unseasoned but promising filmmaker--who also acts in the film--this breezy comedy's raw energy lets it coast past its downtime.
As HOW U LIKE ME NOW launches into its battle of the sexes, the men already feel an armed truce with women is the best for which they can hope. The film concerns itself foremost with the troubled love of yuppie Valerie (Salli Richardso...
Released:
1993
Rated:
R
Length:
109 mins