The Inkwell | 
| Director: Matty Rich
Actors: Larenz Tate, Joe Morton, Suzzanne Douglass, Glynn Turman, Vanessa Bell Calloway
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 16018
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 112
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: DISD29224D
UPC: 786936209136
EAN: 0786936209136
ASIN: B00008978S
Theatrical Release Date: April 22, 1994
Release Date: April 8, 2003
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In the summer of 1976 drew and his parents kenny (a former black panther) and brenda go to marthas vineyard to spend their vacation with brendas sister frances her black republican husband spencer their son junior and brenda and frances mother evelyn. Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 04/08/2003 Starring: Larenz Tate Jada Pinkett Smith Run time: 110 minutes Rating: R Director: Matty Rich
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This sophomore effort by Matty Rich seems surprisingly run-of-the-mill, considering his first film was the low-budget success story Straight Out of Brooklyn. Set in Martha's Vineyard during the summer of '76, this feels very much like an updated, African American version of Summer of '42. Larenz Tate is the shy teen from New York who, along with his politically radical parents, vacations with wealthy Republican relatives. When not confiding in his wooden doll, he learns a little about life and even more about sex. Inkwell, by the way, is the name of the beach where the African American population of Martha's Vineyard owns homes. Clumsily written and executed, this is sweet enough on the surface, but too slick to feel genuine. Also released as No Ordinary Summer. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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 Matty Rich's follow up to the classic Straight Out Of Brookyln September 14, 2008
Matty Rich is proabbly one of the most talented directors you've never heard of. This film about a black teen's summer in Martha's vineyard. Larnez Tate who plays Drew plays this role perfectly as a teen who experiences love,heartbreak and emotion all in one summer. Rich once again proves his talent with this heartfelt film.
 Heartwarming story of a boy who becomes a man July 19, 2008
The Inkwell is one of the best films I've ever watched. There's no reason why it should have poor reviews because it is a great film. It is about a young boy who spends summer on an island with his family after a fire accident that he unintentionally caused. He falls in love with a girl who just got dumped by her boyfriend and she uses him to get even. While this is unfortunate for him, he meets a beautiful, young, married lady whose husband cheats on her and, thanks to the young boy, realizes that her husband does not deserve her. And she breaks up with him. Toward(s) the end of the film, the young boy shares a romantic moment with the lady he rescues. What makes this movie beautiful is the character of the young boy. Not only is he innocent, he's the type of guy who is sincere, caring (the type of guy that would help you fix something and refuse to get paid for it), sensitive, funny, shy, polite, and a loner who happens to be very handsome. There are also moments when he talks to his doll, which is so cute :D. It's not every time I get to see such a character portrayed on screen, and it was heartwarming. He also has an out-going cousin who he doesn't always get along with because they have different lifestyles for the most part. But it's obvious that they love each other very much. I also love the way he looks out for the beautiful, young, married lady. He also has terrific parents who love him as well as an aunt and an uncle who live in something of a different world compared to that of the young boy and his family. His grandmother is also loving but she has trouble balancing the love she has for her children. But toward(s) the end, she makes up with the young boy's mother, the daughter she quarreled with. His parents are also able to work on their relationship and stay together. Their son becomes a man in the end. I love this film so much that it has become one of my favorite films, and I cannot wait to get my copy (I watched it three times on youtube before it was removed).
 Good Movie Sidelined by Stupidity February 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What could have been a wonderful coming-of-age film dealing with many issues (relationships, conflicts, growing boys, disappointment, psychology, etc.) was absolutely sidelined by the unsuccessful attempts at over-the-top humor. Never have I seen adolescent boys behave the way the group were portrayed. It was simply another Fat Albert-style farcical attempt to make the boys and feuding brothers-in-law appear utterly ridiculous. The director/producers didn't know whether to make an outrageous comedy or a drama with moments of good humor. Regrettably, they made neither.
Such a shame, because many moments in this film were truly enlightening and poignant. This could have been a tremendous drama! A remake done correctly would be wonderful!
afro- american must have July 28, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this movie should be a part of every afro-american dvd collection, and should be watched at least yearly as a motivator.
Good Movie August 20, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a good movie. I never even heard of Matty Rich, and was unaware of the movie altogether until stumbled across it this year. I was thoroughly impressed with the performances of Larenz Tate and Jada Pinkett Smith.As an aspiring writer myself, I look forward to hearing a lot more from Mr. Rich in the nearing future. I thought the film was well developed, with a believable plot, and excellent development of character. I also enjoyed the fact that the character in which Mr. Tate was sheltered about a lot of things that in today's society is considered the norm for some minorities. I appreciated that because in a society of where today's youth are so bombarded with so many different things, and it is progressively getting worse as of this writing, it is good to have African Americans portrayed in roles that are less than the norm. I applaud Mr.Rich for his creativity and for gleaning on events that somehow magnificently pulled this incredible movie together.
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