I have seen this movie at least 10 times, however, I just
watched Sprung for the first time in at least 15 years tonight (Thanks
for the nostalgia Netflix). As my wife and I waited for the film to
start, I explained to her how often I used to watch this movie and my
deviant reasons for seeing it so many times. You see, Sprung, used to
be apart of the Cinemax 2 a.m. movie line-up or more commonly know as
"Skin-a-max" (but really as a 14 year old boy this was the time I
locked the door and grabbed my favorite bottle of Jergens). So I would
stay up late and watch "Skin-a-max" and more often then not Sprung was
one of the movies you would see after Red Shoe Diaries or another
movie that focuses on a lot of heavy simulated humping. As a 14 year
old boy I only focused on certain (NUDE) parts of the film so now as
an adult I was excited to see if the movie was actually any good or if
it would only be forever and solely intertwined with me developing my
masterbatory style.
Sprung, was released in theaters in 1997. Now although
the film is over 15 years old, it's still very modern in a couple of
ways that I believe still make this movie enjoyable to watch but still
allows it to keep its time capsule effect. The movie revolves around 4
people who all meet at a party, exchange a few good lies, and of
course love and hilarity ensue. The plot in itself isn't that
original, but the acting, the clothing, the sexuality, and the mild
cartoonish style of the film are executed very nicely.
The cast for Sprung consists of Rusty Cundieff (Montel),
Joe Torry (Clyde), Adina (Paula Jai Parker), and Tisha Campbell
(Brandy). The Montel character is one that I as a light skinned/artsy
black man could relate to. Cundieff, who is also the director if the
film, does a good job making the character easy to like despite his
social awkwardness. He's the epitome of a charming fuck up. Montel's
best friend, Clyde is quite the opposite. Torry, brings an undeniable
personality to the character. Although he's loud, aggressive, a meat
head, and really only concerned with getting his dick wet as often as
possible, he is redeemed and humanized by the care and concern he shows
for his childhood buddy Montel. Now Clyde meets a sexy little freak
named Adina at a party. Adina is quintessentially the exact same person
as Clyde EXCEPT she does not have to work nearly as hard to fuck
whomever she pleases because she's the most powerful creature on Earth, a
sexy black woman. I think it's very important to say that she is my
favorite character in the film for so many nasty, freaky, filthy,
dirty, (did i mention)nasty reasons BUT it's really her personality
that shines through her character that is the biggest turn on.
Finally, Brandy is the best friend of Adina (however Campbell and
Parker look so much alike that I think they could have played sisters)
and is in the cross hairs of Montel's love gun. Tisha Campbell plays a
character who, in a lot of ways reminds me of her "Gina" character in
Martin but with like a 85% sexiness boost.
As stated previously, one of the draws to the film, in
addition to the acting, is the clothing. I'm sure when this film first
came out, the attire was not a big deal. But let me tell you, however
fly Clyde thinks he is in his suit in the opening scene, it is equally
as hilarious 15 years later. Mostly it's funny to see how we used to
dress back then (hell who am I to poke fun, in 1997 I had a red and
white mesh Nike outfit, and you couldn't tell me SHIT when I wore it to
the 1st day of school). However, one reason why I stated that Adina
is my favorite character is because of the way she dresses. Her
outfits AND her wigs/weaves were way ahead of their time. In fact, I'm
almost certain that she has about 8 different wig changes and at
least 4 different hair colors throughout the film. It would be easy to
see Nicki Minaj playing Adina if there were to be a remake or Sprung
(although I don't even think Nicki can play nasty the way Paula Jai
Parker does....mmm mmm mmmmmmm!)
Sex, sex, sex! That's the main way in which one gets
another sprung....giving up some amazing, earth bending, messy, skeet
skeet, we need new sheets fucking! Sprung definitely has some attention
grabbing sex scenes which is why it was my one of my favorite movies
to watch prior to my (unfortunate) discovery of Internet porn. The
best of the scenes comes pretty early in the film when Clyde and Adina
do it. Not the best because the scene is sexy (but it is because
Adina displays her tremendous riding skills! Yeeee-haw!) but because
it's probably the funniest sex scene in film. Hats off to Joe Torry,
not many men would have the balls and the sense of humor to let a
woman throw their legs up in the air and dominate them on film like
that.
The final unique quality of this film is the cartoonish
undertone it has. From getting bonked on the head and seeing birds and
stars to the elaborate imagination cut aways (Family Guy style) you
can't help but be tickled seeing such cartoonish antics in a R rated
black romantic comedy. I think this is directly attributed to the time
in which this movie was conceived. You see 1997 was the Puff
Daddy/Busta Rhymes, fish eye lense, brightly colored, cartoony music
video era (or what I like to call it, the good ol days when music videos
were creative and over the top). Back then a black person could be
goofy or even silly and still be considered cool and didn't have to
worry about the abstract thought of "keeping it real".
Ultimately, what did I learn from watching a movie that
once previously served as a part of my "Jergens Sleep Aid Kit"? Well,
that once I got over the sexuality of the film (which apparently has
taken me 15 years to be mature enough to overcome) that this movie is
FUCKING HILARIOUS! I'm happy I re-watched this film as an adult
because I got every joke and innuendo thus time. A lot of
conversations went over my head as a young teen and all I knew of this
movie then was that there were black people and they are fucking and
Adina/Paula Parker is a freak.....and I like it. Also, I enjoyed this
film because it's interesting to see how people dated and interacted
with one another pre cell phones and facebook. There is a scene in the
film in which Montel sends a letter to Brandy so that they could
reconnect. That shit does not happen now! 2012 Montel would have shot
Brandy a text and posted on her wall. I not only recommend this film
but if you have Netflix and 2 hours to kill then load this movie up
and get ready to laugh and grab you a bottle of Jergens.
*Rating: 7/10
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