THE PLOT THUS FAR
Miles Montego has it all. Including a past. He was king of the streets as a high-level drug trafficker, and although he has tried to move on, the DEA isn’t convinced. Miles is still rolling with his old friends, and the feds are certain he has not fully retired from his criminal past. When Miles meets Vanessa, a woman who is different than every other woman he’s met, he is drawn to her beauty and her spirituality. As their connection grows deeper, both are tested to their last ounce of faith in God and in each other.
WHAT WE THOUGHT
“I’m in Love with a Church Girl” is awful. The church girl is some sort of telepath that can read Ja Rule’s mind and answer all of his questions. It’s not long before she’s knee deep in his life and calling the shots. A litany of C-grade African American and Italian celebrities show up to read a few lines and leave. But, there’s something amazing going on. The direction and plot makes it feel like someone finally merged Tommy Wiseau and Tyler Perry into one ideal person.
There is something amazing about how ethnic cinema has produced such massive entertainment for hipsters. The film wants to be a crime movie, a budding romance and a serious look at the need for religion among the inner city dwellers. The end result is something that is as pious as it is sanctimonious. I couldn’t stop laughing, but I realize that there is a fan base that will eat this shit up. Then, there’s the hipsters that grab their Pabst and head down to keep Tyler Perry in ducats during the opening weekend.
The Blu-Ray comes with featurettes and deleted scenes. The 1080p transfer is sharp for an indie production. The DTS-HD 5.1 master audio track works for what it is. Still, people aren’t showing this film off in home theaters. In the end, I’d recommend an ironic purchase.
RELEASE DATE: 01/14/2014