Such a frustrating disappointment

Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful

Best movie of this year hands down!

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

The romantic comedy "Baggage Claim" (PG-13, 1:36) is the entertaining story of a single 30-something woman looking for Mr. Right and dealing with serious pressure from her family to find him – right now.Montana Moore (Paula Patton) is a flight attendant who wants to settle down, but her search for a husband has been impeded by the demands of her job, her high standards, and the occasional two-timing boyfriend. When Montana's younger sister announces her engagement, Mo feels the pressure, especially from her mother (Jenifer Lewis). Mo's well-meaning co-workers and friends (Jill Scott and Adam Brody) hatch a plan to use their airport contacts to let Montana know when one of her old boyfriends is flying somewhere (since "everyone flies during the holidays") and get Mo on the flight for a not-so-chance encounter. After all, one of her exes may have blossomed into the man she's looking for.Mo has 30-days to find a great date -slash- potential mate to take to her sister's rehearsal dinner - to satisfy her own goals, and to get her mother off her back. Mo's 30,000 mile odyssey leads her to encounters with former suitors played by, among others, Taye Diggs, Boris Kodjoe, Trey Songz and past Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou. All the while, Mo's childhood friend (Derek Luke), who lives in the apartment across the hall, is there to encourage Mo and just be a friend when she needs one.The story's path may be predictable, but the journey is still pretty enjoyable. The major characters are charming and funny - especially Mo (although Patton does have a tendency to overact at times). There are a number of laugh-out-loud moments and the movie has some important things to say about family, friends, life and love. What's "B" stand for? "Baggage Claim", that's what.

There are things I like about this film, and things I don't like. Derek Luke is terrific. He's a wonderful actor who should be getting more recognition. On the other hand, Paula Patton...well, I'm not so sure. There were scenes where I thought she was quite good, and other scenes where her acting simply seemed sloppy. Her biggest problem -- a sometimes annoying voice. I was not impressed with Ms. Patton.The supporting cast here, though not "strong", was decent. I like Jenifer Lewis, who plays the mother here. I usually like Taye Diggs, but frankly, I felt this role was beneath him. It was interesting to see Trey Songz as a potential suitor here, but I was not particularly impressed. Also interesting to see Djimon Hounsou in a romantic role, although I feel he is better in serious roles. Adam Brody has a decent role here...nothing too deep, but pleasant.The story...well, kinda pleasant, but maybe silly. A stewardess feels she needs to get married, and uses her ability to fly to look for husbands. While all the time the man who is meant for her, she is overlooking. Well, you know the ending.To be honest, there's really only one reason to watch this film -- if you're a fan of Derek Luke.

It was late and I didn't want to go to sleep right away, and I was flipping through HBO channels when Paula Patton caught my eye, I switched back to the channel and began watching it.*************Spoiler********************** I was on the part where she was in the bushes, spying on a guy and his pregnant wife. I had never even heard of this movie before, but the actress was hot, as the movie went a long I had already figured out the entire story, I knew who her lover would, but I still found it cute.This is the reason why I called it "Porno?" the characters were so perfect, and the definition was so great, and the acting was so (I'm sorry) terrible! (Made me laugh though) that I thought eventually Paula was going to take off her clothes. (Not that I watch those HBO specials...)Either way I was happy to find out that it wasn't, and fell in love with Paula myself, just love her smile! But that's that.

Paula Patton is so sweet and beautiful that it's difficult to not like any movie she's in. However, I found the premise in this rom-com fantasy to be so absurd that I couldn't get past it.Patton portrays Montana Moore, a flight attendant for Trans Alliance Airlines. She's been a bridesmaid 9 times but never a bride, while her domineering and annoying mother Catherine (Jenifer Lewis) has already been married 5 times. She's constantly pressuring Montana to find a man to marry, and now that Montana's younger sister is engaged the pressure is ratcheted up even further.So what's the game plan, so Montana can "get a man" in thirty days, by the time of her sister's engagement party? Why, of course it's to flag all of her ex-boyfriends who are flying for the holidays and match Montana up with their flights. For this she will get the help of her two friends and fellow flight attendants Gail and Sam, ably portrayed by Jill Scott and Adam Brody. At least, they provide some much need comic relief here.Of all the "hunks" she will meet on these flights, I liked Taye Diggs the best as Langston, who's a smarmy and egotistical politician, and who still has a caveman mentality. While Montana is trying to meet all these potential suitors, she maintains a strong friendship with William (Derek Luke), whom she's known since elementary school and just happens to live next door to her in their apartment building.As noted by a number of reviewers you can guess which way this film is going and it doesn't disappoint in that regard. Overall, this movie, written and directed by David E. Talbert, based on his book, despite some funny moments and a feel-good ending was way too contrived and predictable for my liking.