Review of A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) by Jason D — 10 Apr 2009

For those who know me, I have a sick love for Martin Lawrence and all the things he does. I don't know why, but that man truly entertains me. The Thin Line Between Love and Hate was one of the very few things I had yet to see him in, and was more interested than usual seeing as Lawrence wrote, directed, and starred in this movie about a ladies' man who has all sorts of women on the side until he falls for a professional woman with issues (played by Lynn Whitfield who actually steals this movie and carries everyone with her to the end; excellent performance from her) as well as his old friend who has returned home from the Air Force (Regina King).

As things get serious in the Lawrence's relationship with Whitfield, he calls it all off to be with King's character, but it proves to be easier said than done as Whitfield goes a littler berserk and starts ruining his life and everyone in it.

Lawrence tries hard to take this film a little more serious than his other one's but he can't help but infuse a little of that comedy that makes him so bankable. A little over 10 years old, this film feels a tad bit more outdated than that, especially given the very silly dialog people read in this film.

Overall, not a bad movie. Whitfield does have a command throughout the entire film and outshines everyone, including Lawrence.