Review of How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) by Latonya R — 29 Jun 2007

It was okay, but not one of Bassett's best films...(I love Taye Diggs though! lol).

This review of How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) was written by Latonya R on 29 Jun 2007.

How Stella Got Her Groove Back has generally received positive reviews.

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By Lois M (115) on 31 May 2009

Sasvim prosjecan romantican film koji se ni po cemu ne istice, mozda malo djeluje kao crnacki mlade je slade :)…

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5 stars for the Jamaican scenery!the audience ooohed and aaahed when I saw it in a Trinidadian cinema. Felt so proud :)…

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By Jaime D (188) on 30 Jul 2009

Not too bad, actually! It felt too long and a bit cheesy at times, but I liked that it wasn't an easy relationship story…

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By Bridgette F (136) on 08 Jan 2012

Oh!so sexy!oh so very hot and nice. I love this movie.you just have to see this one…

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By Leroy B (27) on 08 Sep 2009

I Love Taye Diggs..he's got such a sexy smile & I love his accent…

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