Deliver Us from Eva
Eva Dandridge has been in charge of her younger sisters ever since their parents died many years ago. She is a very uptight young woman who constantly meddles in the affairs of her sisters and their significant others. Her brothers-in-law, who are tired of Eva interfering in their lives, decide to set her up with someone so she can leave them alone. They end up paying Ray, the local "playboy," $5,000 to date her. The plan goes by smoothly, but trouble comes when Ray actually falls in love with Eva.
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Plot Summary
Eva is a woman everyone's sisters and friends want to be like, but her three brothers-in-law find her manipulative and domineering. They hire a professional seducer to woo her and break her heart, hoping to free Eva's sisters from her influence. However, their plan goes awry when Eva proves to be more cunning than anticipated and the seducer finds himself falling for her.
Critical Reception
Deliver Us from Eva was a modest commercial success and received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its comedic elements and the chemistry between the lead actors, others found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally forced. Audiences generally responded more positively, appreciating the romantic comedy aspects and the performances.
What Reviewers Say
- The film offers a few laughs and a charming lead performance from Gabrielle Union.
- Despite some entertaining moments, the plot relies on tired romantic comedy tropes.
- The chemistry between LL Cool J and Gabrielle Union is a highlight for many viewers.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be an entertaining romantic comedy, with many praising the chemistry between the lead actors and finding the story amusing, though some noted it followed a predictable formula.
Fun Fact
The film's plot involves a wager among three brothers-in-law to break the heart of the protagonist, Eva, leading to a comedic battle of wits.
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