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Sunday, April 5, 2009

Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom (2008)



















Based on the popular LOGO TV series "Noah's Arc", this romantic comedy movie continues the story of the second series. It explains what happened after the car accident with Wade Robinson (Jensen Atwood), which was a cliffhanger. Noah Nichols (Darryl Stephens) and Wade have reconciled since the series abruptly ended and they and the boys have assembled on Martha's Vineyard at Wade's family vacation home, an ocean-side mansion, to celebrate their wedding. Noah and his Arc: Alex Kirby (Rodney Chester), Ricky Davis (Christian Vincent), and Chance Counter (Douglas Spearman), retreat to Martha’s Vineyard for Noah’s intimate marriage to Wade. Whether they will actually tie the knot (or jump the broom) is anybody's guess, and they don't actually seem too sure about it either.

While Alex’s husband Trey (Gregory Kieth) video chats from home to babysit their newly adopted Ethiopian child, Chance brings his husband Eddie (Jonathan Julian), and Ricky is accompanied by 19-year old Brandon (Gary Leroi Gray) for some lighthearted dating. But as the four couples hole up and attend separate parties, each relationship begins to unravel. Alex’s pill-popping throughout the weekend, compiled with surprise drop-ins from Noah’s boss Brandy (Jennia Fredrique) and closeted superstar rapper Baby Gat (Jason Steed), don’t help Noah and Wade work through last-minute jitters. Appearances by two moms, Noah’s (Suanne Coy) and Wade’s (Tonya Pinkins), also make for some fun and tense situation comedy.

This movie has all the verve of the series, so if you are already a fan, the romantic tale will not disappoint. It's funny, sexy, warm, moving, and it feels real--a study in relationships, friendship, courtship and love, with lots of eye candy. The editing of this movie is tight and it's packed with everything fans loved about the series. Characters have all aged well and have no trouble going back into their "Noah" characters. Baby Gat steals the show, but Wilson Cruz is absent. It is a little short with a runtime of 101 minutes and the storylines could have been more developed. Adam S. Goldman and Julian Wass composed the music. John R. Gordon and Patrik-Ian Polk wrote the screenplay derived from Q. Allan Brocka's story. Patrik-Ian Polk directed.

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