Heather and Lauren took advantage of Drew| The Inkwell 1994 Movie Recap Commentary

[@spadegirl12]

Not a 1994 Black film about an autistic 16 yrs old, where he actuallytalked to a therapist that helped!!. Aaaannd he wasn't "overly" different. Clearly different, but not stupid or a super smart phenom. Though he was clearly very intelligent. I wish i had seen this as a kid, maybe it would've helped me. I'm definitely neurodivergent and Black and grew up in a house where we don't acknowledge those differences. I just....talked too much..😅😂❤.

[@deusmachrivera]

DJ AKADEMEIKS- "FACTSSSSSSSSSSSS"

[@christinethuo6840]

As a neurodivergent black girl, i would love to see this film. I can also relate

[@virgodiva21]

This movie would have saved me a lot of time if I saw it as a teen... a LOT of time. Smh.

[@evernechatman1590]

He was autistic didn't know that.

[@LoveMyUnusual]

Lol tbf, I didn't see that coming either. Shockingly refreshing for the time.

[@amyadams9970]

Drew is such a sweetheart, its nice to see this type of variety of black male characters in media. I am glad we are getting more of this

[@047Kenny]

“More of this” This film is 30 years now old...

[@marinaavant]

​@@047Kenny😂😂😂 I was like ummm baby this movie super old

[@BooziUzumaki]

Its Jada acting like Jada for me 😂

[@raynbowebeb868]

This Exactly what popped into my mind? The first time she popped on to the screen. Like ha, who knew Jayda was just gonna reprise. Herself later in life on red table talk

[@Gem_Am_I]

😂😂

[@ladariusmcdonald]

Haha Drew = Will, Lauren = Jada, Lauren's Ex = Tupac's Ghost😂😂

[@omegawicked1]

august alsina

[@rahmireternal]

@@ladariusmcdonaldthat’s august 🤭

[@Kgthegtacreator]

Drew didn’t deserve getting heartbroken by Lauren.

[@Stephon-l7w]

Man Jada been bad news.

[@Kgthegtacreator]

@@Stephon-l7w Imagine waiting on your date and you see her about to get her back blown, that would be the origin of my villain story 😭😭

[@Stephon-l7w]

Man what! Be a whole villan called Dr.Inkwell😂@@Kgthegtacreator

[@Luke-kg7vu]

@@Kgthegtacreatormaybe this is the Odog origin story in a different universe? 😂

[@loucypherdamorningstar]

@@kuunami Yes, indeed They love to claim that men don’t have feelings, never wondering why men safeguard them like nuclear codes

[@sgriffiths0280]

The Inkwell is one of all time favorite movies that doesn’t get enough credit. It also shows Larenz Tate’s acting range from the Inwell vs Menace 2 Society. People always saying to be yourself or be you but when you’re different you get scrutinized, insulted, and feel like you don’t belong. Drew was a caring, smart, and clever individual that was misunderstood and had to create a doll to feel accepted which is so sad. Thanks to the therapist for being patient and understanding Drew and some how related to him. Great video ❤

[@raymonenorwood7296]

Yes this true

[@MrTidx90]

Right! Dude is highly underrated!

[@FirstnameLastname-vi7hm]

Same

[@aaronlattimore9409]

Also Jada Pinkett went from Inkwell to Menace 2 Society.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

Here are some fun facts: Larenz Tate’d been acting since the age of 10. He’s appeared & starred on tv shows such as 21 Jump Street, Amen, Matlock, The Wonder Years, New Attitude, The Royal Family, Family Matters, You Take The Kids & The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

[@MidwestComet]

LMAOOO every time you screen cut to "knocking the boots" I crack up 😂😂😂😂

[@daddiedimples09]

The Sirens For Me😂😂😂

[@MidwestComet]

@@daddiedimples09 she so funny 😂

[@SHOWSTOPPA6TEeN]

Where is that from I need context 😂

[@tracidevette7]

Me too😂😂😂

[@Rosekushhh]

@@SHOWSTOPPA6TEeN 😂the bit she puts in after every sex scene

[@cuteyalexia]

Statuary grape of male minors was generally thought of not being a bad thing back in the day. We were to have the thought that she did him a favour. I loved this movie watching this movie because I had a crush on Drew. I actually didn't really understand that Heather was an actual grown woman. It was when I actually watched it since I became an adult that I fully understood that it was statutory grape that was being commited.

[@vixensiren248]

Im so glad someone spotted this. Its sad how over looked this is

[@brownpapi2634]

It's Rape...just use the real word instead that goofy ass millennial code word BS. Grape? FOH

[@GoddesssofMind]

It was obvious in the movie she was grown

[@timharris1675]

Back in the day🤔This is still reality for a lot today!😑

[@loucypherdamorningstar]

@@timharris1675 Exactly When are predators without a phallus ever actually held responsible for the damage they do to others

[@BillCosbyTouchedMyDoodle]

If you look at Larenz Tate’s filmography, “Menace II Society,” “The Inkwell,” and “Dead Presidents” are chronologically next to each other. And his respective characters are the equivalent of Goldilocks’ experimentation with the three Bears’ beds: *O-Dog* (1993) - short-tempered thug. “This character is too hard.” *Drew Tate* (1994) - shy and sensitive. “This character is too soft.” *Anthony Curtis* (1995) - approachable and level-headed. “But the third character was just right.”

[@jdhstyles]

I like this perspective!!!

[@MertayEfeoglu]

Anthony from Dead Presidents is not a level-headed or sensible character. He chooses Vietnam War over education and gets his ass beat by a pimp.

[@LoopGawdTV]

add 1996 Love Jones ---Darius Lovehall.

[@BillCosbyTouchedMyDoodle]

@@LoopGawdTV like many other of Larenz’s straight-laced characters, yes. But I’m referring to “Dead Presidents,” since that movie, “The Inkwell,” and “Menace II Society” are back-to-back on his filmography.

[@leclercdarmand5202]

This is a dope ass perspective

[@salacioussummers]

Iago is pronounced EE-AH-GO, like Jafar's sidekick bird in Aladdin. It's from the Shakespeare play, Othello. I always loved how Drew was neurodivergent and we saw how he navigated the world and relationships. People thought he was simply weird but it was deeper than that. One of my fave coming of age films. Loved this! 💚💚💚

[@jdhstyles]

❤

[@diobrando1488]

Ngl i thought drew was autistic...

[@amethystjess18]

I just commented this😊

[@ShonnysLab1995]

Larenz Tate is a phenomenal actor, an underrated black gem. 💯

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Giving this man an a real award 🏆 he was super amazing underrated actor 🌟

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

He’s been acting since the age of 10 years old. Before he became a household name he appeared & starred on tv shows such as Amen, Matlock, The Wonder Years, New Attitude, You Take The Kids, The Royal Family, Family Matters & The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. If he was another nationality he’d be in same topic of conversation with Leonardo DiCaprio.

[@t.kuykendall517]

All of the women were pure eye candy. Stunningly beautiful. ❤

[@ShaeNik]

Natural Beauty!! When it was admired and respected!❤🥰

[@JaeSproo]

Still is, Queen. No Sexxy Redd admiration over here​@@ShaeNik

[@ShaeNik]

@@JaeSproo You are appreciated!

[@Eman14128]

the complexions🥰♥

[@KawaiiPrncessBby]

Acting full off of one lobster is HILARIOUS 😂😂😂

[@marlenaganache]

With no seasoning or butter at that.

[@Amaya_Mari_666]

Right I could eat 3 an still be hungry 😂😂😂

[@theghettoracle]

"It's like a guitar string, when you pluck it"😂 Classic

[@miaj7422]

My favorite part of the movie 😂

[@Mone333Williams]

Unc dropped that light like 😮 how you know anything about that boy?! 😅

[@VidWatcher01]

Man the wig on Drew's head is giving Tyler Perry vibes😂🤣

[@calvinwoolfolk324]

Yea but half of the cast in the movie also wearing wigs too lol 😂😂😂😂

[@Chitownhomestead]

Excatly.. maddd distracting

[@BillCosbyTouchedMyDoodle]

In Larenz's defense, this movie is a period piece. Wigs usually have little to no authenticity in these situations. Tyler Perry has no excuse, because his movies are set in the present. Like, why the wig?

[@Lalalalatoya]

Dr. Wade doesn’t get the credit she deserves!! I think all black kids should have someone like her in their adolescent! As much as I love this movie, there are some really problematic things about it. But it doesn’t take away from the nostalgia that I feel! Love this and all of your reviews ❤

[@nicolesherman8974]

I feel like when we talk about Black movies that are either super underrated or doesn’t get the recognition it deserves, The Inkwell fits right along. The Inkwell came out during a time when most if not all Black movies were crime ridden or your typical drug movie (nothing wrong with that). The Inkwell is one of those movies that showcased a Black family and just Black people in general in Martha’s Vineyard. This is one of my favorite Larenz Tate performance. His role as Drew is severely underrated and it’s not talked about enough. Again, Larenz Tate had the range back in the day. Oh yeah, the ending will never not make me upset 🙃🙃. Heather basically statutory grapes Drew because Morris Chestnut cheated on her.

[@redayvn]

(H-Town begins to play) "Thank you for your services"......I'm floored!! 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣💀

[@marlenaganache]

You made a good point about Heather using Drew as well. I always assumed she was just overwhelmed by guilt for sleeping with a minor.

[@Mone333Williams]

Was definitely giving Diana Ross and MJ vibes 🫣..idc MJ woulda gave it UP for Ms. Diane Ross!

[@MrBeautiful2908]

Joe Morton’s character reminds me a lot of my own father. Very militant and straight forward. But also very loving and caring

[@lis880]

I cant get over how beautiful Suzanne Douglas is in this movie, actually, Most of the women are gorgeous dark skin women. Kind of a rarity in film sadly.

[@Redd91ful]

this cast was so gorgeous. I couldn’t help but to admire everyone’s beauty 🫶

[@GirlGeek90]

She's a grown woman!! What the fuck?!!

[@HappyLocations]

i don’t think her age was confirmed in the movie plus back then i think you could get married at 17

[@srowe1528]

​@@HappyLocationsI think they might be talking about Heather

[@marinaavant]

A lot of black guys go thru it and think it's completely normal , that needs to be a deep dive

[@benjaminleverett8670]

Damn that she took drew under the wing and gave him sum trim……..😊😊

[@theorderofthebees7308]

The inkwell is a movie that I absolutely love because it’s well written a lovely coming of age story of young black man who is not suave and slightly awkward and that depiction of black masculinity is seldom seen - the fact that Larenz Tate showed all this range he just did Menace to Society and turned around did this convincing portrayal of a young am was stellar. The character were well written - it showed a particular time and space - and we just did well written beautiful films like this. Thank you for your reviews - you are so good at what you do- so many of Black films don’t get reviewed or discussed and it’s needed. Shout out to Glen Thurman who was amazing - as the republican - it was a different world reunion for sure with him the actress that played the mom 🙏🏼and Jada . Last note I agree maybe the scene hit edited but I would have liked some discussion on the mother and the daughter - shout out to costume design . Stellar

[@osirismoon]

Drew was autisic.

[@SeanChukwuezi]

Damn you right 😅

[@mysharriartistry7847]

Drew reminds me of my son. He was diagnosed with autism at 4, and he’s such a sweetheart.

[@itsDjjayyArt]

It's a large spectrum some people don't find out until way later in life

[@Mone333Williams]

My son has autism too. He speaks in broken language (I can understand him ) and Carry's super Mario everywhere like Iago. He's 16 just like drew. He doesn't have "emotional" or behavioral problems at all..if anything he hasn't cried or been wild😅 since he was a toddler. This movie reminds me of what if my son was not autistic? What and who would he be like? Brenda is me as a mother, kind, concerned, caring, sympathetic and very nurturing. My son will never feel unloved just becuz he has relatives like (Spence and Frances) and has autism ..Kenny is me in my father role (I was raised militant so I carried the AFENI SHAKUR ..ANGELA DAVIS AND DR. BETTY SHABAZZ VIBE) but I gave it up after seeing what direction BLM was going in. Just another "trending movement with no bases of ever acquiring true justice and peace) I stand for my ppl!!! but I fight nobody else wars anymore...since my son dad abandoned him I have to be BOTH parents equally. We've never been better off lol. I love drew personality and was so happy he realized Lauren was a user and the uppity one who didn't see HIS value....he needed a queen like Heather! she was older and married but was genuinely sweet to drew and didn't judge him for being "awkward" or mis understood geek... he helped her realize she didn't have to settle for a slimey cheating husband like harold. Drew is so much like my jahki trameik 🎈💗

[@quwandathornton]

@@itsDjjayyArt I recently found out for myself :)

[@JaeSproo]

God bless 🙌 him!! I am a SPED teacher.

[@NicoleSlays]

Now I need to go back and re-watch this! Let me just say... Protect Drew & The doctor at all cost! They are such good & wholesome souls ❤

[@bwiths]

This movie was full of fine looking black women and good looking black men❤❤

[@buddylove1308]

Inkwell was so great. This was one of my favorite movies. The dynamic of man and woman was so real to me.

[@craigwapples4200]

15:21 “I’m nasty” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@devantejackson5085]

"Do the Doggy "Do the Doggy 🤣🤣

[@MrBeautiful2908]

This movie had a marvelous ensemble cast.

[@Blxuu]

Agreed.

[@marlenaganache]

This was one of the most beautiful and underrated coming of age movies of all time! It’s right up there with “Summer of ‘42” , “Dirty Dancing”, and “Running on Empty” for me! The plot was great! There was conflict-but it wasn’t traumatic, it didn’t glorify black stereotypes, nor did it get stuck on trying to be the answer to white movies, only with black faces. The dialogue, the character development, conflict, and conflict resolution all felt organic and relatable as a black person watching, regardless of class or gender. The characters were diverse as far as class, skin complexions, and political beliefs. I love how they subtly showcased one of films first neurodivergent characters in a humanizing fashion that didn’t need to be dissected or diminished. They made his cognitive complexity more of a character trait that takes patience to understand, rather than a handicap. Drew was “normal” he just wasn’t typical personality or social-wise.

[@te9536]

I’m soooo happy you are covering this movie! This is one of the most interesting movies to me because there are so many plots. I appreciate your content and what you do!

[@rafprice1]

This is s true cult classic. Drew had one of the best summers ever. This movie also made me listen to Miles Davis more.

[@tlfsag88]

Whew!! I remember requesting this movie a while ago. So glad you did it 😊. Kenny and Spencer represents two (or more) different types of black people after slavery. While Kenny is more militant, pan-africanist, Spencer is more of the yt washed, republican supporting, self hating bigot. Drew was such a sweetheart, absolute sweetheart with some overload sensory issues. As far as Lauren, she should’ve also had the skeeza sticker. Dr. Wade was such an Angel to Drew and never judged him the way his family did. I always like Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, hope she’s doing good. Heather deserved better for sure but not the way she went about it. All of what you said was perfect and accurate per usual. Thank you for wonderful analysis 😊 Can’t wait for the next recap.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

Thank you for bringing us this hidden gem 💎. I can relate to this movie because i was the socially awkward kid growing up. I love how Larenz Tate showed his acting range by playing a different character from O-Dogg. It’s full of black hollywood faves. The reason why this movie doesn’t get talked about as much is because Hollywood didn’t know how to promote movies that didn’t involve stereotypes among black actors & actresses. I think Drew had autism . Brenda’s mom favored Francis over her is because Francis married a political & Brenda married a Black Panther who was set in his ways & couldn’t connect with his son. Heather deserved better because Harold treated her like a nuisance. Fun Facts: Suzanne Douglas & Joe Morton were also in Tap, Larenz Tate & Phyllis Yvonne Stickney were also in The Women of Brewster Place, Duane Martin & Morris Chestnut were also on the forgotten short lived sitcom Out All Night, Vanessa Bell Calloway & Morris Chestnut were also in The Brothers, Vanessa Bell Calloway & Larenz Tate were also in Biker Boys, Larenz Tate & Jada Pinkett were also in Menace II Society & Girls Trip, Joe Morton & Morris Chestnut were also on the short lived series Our Kind Of People & Glynn Turman & Vanessa Bell Calloway were also in The Devil You May Know. Larenz Tate used his real last name in this movie & Power. The group performing at the dance was 90s r&b short lived group Jade.

[@xprettyboix18]

This is probably the funniest review you did 😂 this movie was wild

[@buckyjr710]

The first signs of Jada as the villian 😄😄😄

[@garfieldclarkjr2483]

Yeah the first of many “Entangelments” 😂😂

[@craigwapples4200]

This and Jason’s lyric

[@laneatylers5805]

Leave that woman alone

[@lexielovingu206]

She definitely showed her true self in this movie 😂😂😂

[@laneatylers5805]

@@lexielovingu206 you don't know that woman and are only projecting your weird hate onto her. That woman hasn't done anything to anyone just leave her alone.

[@calvinwoolfolk324]

I noticed half the person in this movie plays in a different world 😎😎😎😎

[@craigwapples4200]

31:15 omg the dancing meme with the police lights edit 😂😂

[@charjohn2468]

Can you please tell me where the original video is. I’ve been trying to find it since forever.

[@gregharper6382]

The way I HOLLERED🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LoveMyUnusual]

I went from cringing in disgust to cackling. 😂 A necessary edit, that's criminal and nasty af.

[@kimiT1800]

i remember watching this as a kid. I enjoyed it so much even then. Drew was an interesting character

[@ladariusmcdonald]

Spencer was basically Candace Owens and Tim Scott back in the 70s

[@coreyrae0183]

I liked this movie. I love Joe Morton, Glynn Truman and Suzanne Douglas-may she rest in peace! They all deserve their flowers! Speaking of which have you done Jason’s Lyric. It’s a romantic deep story.

[@coreyrae0183]

Yvonne Stickley is beautiful! 🤩

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@coreyrae0183She should have had a bigger career.

[@briannalue7438]

As a child, this was one of my favorite movies, there’s tears welling in my eyes as I write this. I didn’t realize how much I related to Drew. Just a little different. ❤

[@aaw14]

I never saw this film before, but I love Larenz Tate's acting here. All those black people aged so well later in life and are still living (except Suzzane Douglas and Mary Alice R.I.P. to those ladies). Sadly, people like Drew are different and misunderstood from the people around him. The only person who understood him was the therapist, and I thank her for that. As for the wife, I understand her husband was unfaithful, but that does not justify sleeping with a 16-year-old boy. Jada's character was annoying as hell, but, sadly, she wasted Drew's time to reconcile with her ex. Those black republicans still exist to this day and do not appreciate the sacrifices that black people before them to get to where they are today. Finally, I like how this film highlights the socially awkward black boy for once and doesn't have stereotypes surrounding him. One more thing, the father should have kept punching him until the hospital came.

[@JaeSproo]

I just found out through this comment section that the age of consent in Massachusetts is 16. I think the creators of the movie 🎬 knew that but didn't think to mention it in the film. So legally okay. But morally? Not so much.

[@DestinyChild-uh8nn]

The fact that this was just a year after menace show larenz range as actor he can go from trigger happy o'dog to innocent drew

[@hrwatchinpuff6551]

One of my favorite films for many reasons. No stereotypes, just good coming of age film.

[@marquesbowden0130]

25:08 boy... did her character... and the actress who played her... age miraculously

[@PlusUltraAdrian]

I've always felt bad for Drew when Lauren stabs him in the back. Great movie.

[@kylisha4947]

i cant believe that woman took his virginity and all he got the next day was a take care AJ Johnson i was rootin for u in this movie. Larenz Tate is just a well rounded actor. ill miss u on my sundays butt sis when we doing johnson family vacation?? ☺️ lets put it in the rotation ✨ take care of yourself!!!

[@wwe682]

My blackness always keeps getting these movies right😂😂😂

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Jada was pretty in this but she was straight up meanie.

[@Chitownhomestead]

Seems like how she is in real life

[@Mone333Williams]

And that was her REAL HAIR. Yes Jada!

[@racyo8755]

One of my favorite movies! I’m team Drew, mainly because I was also the so - called “odd- ball” in the “community “ . I do believe that his Mama would have came for Heather if she would have known that this GROWN Woman- well, you know the rest🤣🤣

[@crishnaholmes7730]

How are you

[@christinechrist2890]

This movie is wild! I hate way the way they played drew

[@missmisher]

Great review as usual! My favorite scenes were the tennis court fight and the dance when Jade were sangin! Rest in Peace to Mary Alice (grandma) and Suzanne Douglass (Drew’s mom).

[@jorrgealvarez2064]

The inkwell that was one of my favorite movies. I’m so glad you reviewed it.😊

[@Gem_Am_I]

7:56 The arguement between Spencer and Kenny. Spencer, the black republican says, “Malcolm X was killed by his own people!” Then Kenny rebutted with ,”So was JFK!” ✊🏾 📖

[@devantejackson5085]

One of Larenz Tate's Underrated 💎💎. Dope Classic/Cast: Larenz Tate Jada Pinkett-Smith A.J. Johnson Suzanne Douglas(R.I.P.)🙏🕊️ Joe Morton Glen Turner Duane Martin One of the 90's Classic Movie/Film 🎥🍿. My Main Man Drew Smashed a Older Woman 😅. Keep it up Queen I look forward to Sundays because of your reviews. Can you do the Following Movies🎥: "The Best Man" "The Brothers" "Trippin' "Breaking All The Rules" "Hitch" "In The Mix" "Ray" "Life"

[@devantejackson5085]

I forgot about Vanessa Bell Calloway and Morris Chestnut 😅

[@jinb6242]

Ray is definitely a good one

[@GoddesssofMind]

Duane Martin is no one to mention.

[@robertfranks665]

Loved the ending when Junior was inquiring about Drew's sex life and he smelled Drew's fingers 😅😅😅 He automatically knew who Drew did it with and was chasing down the car asking for details😅😅😅😅

[@jasonlyric256]

Always been one of my favorites…. Re-watching movies from this era with predominately black actors shows you the impact of the show A Different World. With 8 out of the 12 featured actors having appeared on A Different World as a guest or main character.

[@melaningoddess4026]

My favorite classic of all time! Next to Crooklyn 😍

[@GuardianAngel..]

Good Movie I always watch this Eve’s Bayou, Clara’s Heart and How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Back 2 Back

[@shairarose7955]

Omg I’m so happy you did this movie 😭😭❤️

[@biancacunningham3634]

Yay!!! Great review!! So good to see this film after all these years!! Looking forward to your next one!

[@martinacold9255]

All the hair was still beautiful ❤ what the hell Tyler 😅 no excuse😂

[@elisee9935]

Jada playing a toxic character...why am I not surprised?🤷‍♀️

[@retronerds6884]

The foreshadowing 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾

[@martinacold9255]

Drew and the peewee herman engineering is gold😂

[@cadillacdeville5828]

All those beautiful women 💘 Vanessa Bell Callowsy, Phyllis S,Jada and more

[@maximusprime3459]

Suzzanne Douglas RIP

[@TheHistorianKing]

AJ Johnson too.

[@Kylynn420]

I love this movie i was so heartbroken for drew 😢

[@Youtubingokur]

This movie needed a sequel

[@thirdeyelionproduction1934]

naw just a remake

[@srowe1528]

Nah... Neither. 😏

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

Phyllis Stickney served in this movie! i really enjoy watching her act.

[@mutechannel13]

Props to the narrator... Damn!! You did good 👍🏽

[@GrapeTeaNews]

This movie so toxic 😂

[@JaeSproo]

Yeah. We didn't even have that term since back then 😂 . Who is the most toxic character in the movie?

[@timEzeee]

Drew=Jodie's real pops

[@myriamelamonge3353]

I’m surprised Bronx tale isn’t on a review 😭

[@srowe1528]

I loved that movie! ❤

[@corinicole9271]

Another fave!!

[@Rosekushhh]

Looove this movie soo much! All the actors did their big one for the film as the whole family feels soo real from beginning to end.

[@amethystjess18]

Great video, but one correction. The name of the doll is Iago (ee-ah-go) like in Othello or the bird in Aladdin. 😊

[@packnetadaija]

So another movie I haven’t seen, but I love your videos!

[@keonbailey628]

You should do a recap on Crooklyn 1994

[@MiaMilesOfficial]

YESSSSSS

[@threexx8808]

Yes I watched that a lot growing up

[@christinethuo6840]

Definitely

[@rezzieggg]

This was a really great review to a movie I barely remember but would like to revisit now! On the subject of why Heather used Drew like that, I agree it was wrong. I think at the time, for boys of that age, hooking up with an older woman was kind of looked upon as a fantasy, so I’m not sure if people were that weirded out by it then. I think looking upon it now with today’s lens we can see how problematic it is. It’s the same I think with other scenes or things said in movies that people barely batted an eyelash at but now people can see weren’t politically/ ethically correct in today’s age.

[@maximusprime3459]

I didnt care too much for The Inkwell. Although it was great to have a black coming of age film that didnt have an urban backdrop. I think this was a case of throwing way too many themes in the pot when a straight forward story would've been better. Theres the political/class stuff within the family, Drew's awkwardness and mental illness, the coming of age stuff...its just too much. It also didnt help that when it was advertised. I remember back in the day, the trailers made it look like a straight forward comedy. After me and my friends saw it in the theater, we dug it but were completely in "What was dat?!" territory.

[@o13sweetboy]

It seems Jada plays the same person in all of her movies. No range.

[@Chitownhomestead]

Excatly

[@JaeSproo]

Ummm 😅 naw...she was MEANER in this role than the other ones!

[@MsNotzi]

I remember when this movie came out (I was about 12 or 13) and so many people dissed it: friends of mine, folks in the media, etc. Fast forward about 2 or 3 yrs. later, "The Inkwell" came on HBO or Cinemax late one night, and I decided to check it out for myself. I wound up enjoying the film immensely, and to this day, I have no idea why it received so much flack. I mean, it wasn't perfect, but it was still a heartwarming coming-of-age movie. The only part I didn't like was the whole sex-with-a-minor thing. Also, I wish that when Brenda's mother finally told her that she loved her (which was out of left field, TBH) that Brenda said it back. Other than that, I liked the movie. BTW, I liked Jr.'s character simply for the mere fact that he was one of the few people that truly enjoyed Drew's company and wanted to include him in everything.

[@BillCosbyTouchedMyDoodle]

Even though Lauren was not Drew’s wife, I sympathized with him more-so than Heather. Maybe it's because of his naive, innocent disposition stemming from his supposed autism, whereas Heather had no signs of mental illness. Lauren took advantage of Drew's kindness, but Harold was just a cheating slimeball whose actions had nothing to do with Heather's setbacks. She could easily get hitched the next day, but if Drew hadn't smashed, his session with the psychologist at the end of the movie would be for a different reason. On top of that, Heather didn't directly see Harold with another lover, as opposed to Drew. The proof hurts more than the hints.

[@caramelcosmo71147]

This is one of my favorite feel good movies of all times..1994 I was 16-17 years old and oh the memories! Where has the time gone 😫🤦🏽‍♀️🥹

[@demetriusbryson1706]

This was my GO’2 Movie for dates back back in The 90’s, The Wood was second….THE INKWELL is a Timeless Classic…!!! Kenny Vs. Spencer was Classic especially on The Tennis Court…lol

[@Dee-Wayne]

You did an EXCELLENT JOB! This lifted my spirit, Thank you!🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@geraldwarren6438]

GIRLLLL your commentary has me HOLLIN!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TrikelaJones]

First time hearing of this movie and this was a great review. ❤ 90s movies are iconic❤

[@DONNAB124]

Yes! This is one of my favorite movies it’s a classic!

[@tylerking9831]

Definitely an underrated black movie that needs more attention along with Blue Hill Avenue & Brothers btw have you heard of a movie called ride or die aka hustle & Heat with Duane Martin & Vivica Fox

[@thecoolpanda3000]

Hustle and heat was actually a decent movie.

[@tylerking9831]

@@thecoolpanda3000 I agree I enjoyed the movie 🎥🎥🎥🍿🍿🍿

[@thecoolpanda3000]

@@tylerking9831 I forgot to mention Blue Hill Avenue bcuz that movie is a low-key great one. Me and my uncle used to watch it EVERY time we caught it coming on TV. Damn this just made me miss him by thinking about it.

[@tylerking9831]

@@thecoolpanda3000 oh blue hill Avenue is definitely an underrated hood classic in my personal opinion

[@g7924]

This is a real classic love this movie!!

[@TG5455]

Drew did the...Thing...At 16! 😵‍💫

[@deljean]

Lol ur shocked?

[@TG5455]

@deljean No, but it's gross getting it on with technically a kid.

[@deljean]

@TG5455 of course, but it's been happening forever. Probably which is why it was in the movie. Though I think it's wild tht it was in the movie but in reality it's been happening forever and vice versa. Not condoning it

[@TG5455]

@@deljean I agree with you. 😁

[@ishathompson8439]

I didn’t hear about this until I watched struggle reviewz tv talk about it on her channel and I’m definitely gonna check it out sometime as a black neurodivergent person myself 😊

[@sayjinpat4life]

What are the signs of someone being neurodivergent?

[@ishathompson8439]

@@sayjinpat4life not understanding many social cues or forms of information

[@sayjinpat4life]

@@ishathompson8439 oh okay

[@crishnaholmes7730]

@@ishathompson8439how are you

[@niyahlolz]

Please do “why do fools fall in love” with larenz Tate

[@Mone333Williams]

Boy, I'm out here hooking for yo axx cuz you can't stay clean?! And all you can think of is ya snot nose old girlfriend??! Well fine! Take ya sorry, junkie stank axx and get on outta here...cuz you don't want shxt you ain't got shxt and you ain't never gone be shxt!? Chile MS. VIVICA 🤌🏾👑💎

[@prettynerd4779]

So excited for this.. I LOVED LOVED LOVED This movie. it was SO UNDERRATED

[@jdhstyles]

I have to say something.....ALL characters here had mystery about them and toxicity.

[@panafricanmoor]

This was my shyt when i was coming up, Classic Coming of Age movie.

[@kincamell2]

Massive Classic

[@jdhstyles]

Glad you reviewed.

[@JaeSproo]

I've always loved A.J. Johnson's voice, and that she was so beautiful. But when she cried after she realized how good of a kid he was for rigging her husband's car. It didn't even seem like acting. There was a lot of pain from a bad man...and genuine appreciation for a real man all in one moment. Broke me. Not as much as him seeing Jada getting it in through the window.