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Waymon has a great job in real estate and a promising future, but he's also trapped in a loveless longterm relationship. He meets Natalie, a beautiful club-hopping hipster, and quickly falls in love. Realizing he's just not cool enough to attract her on his own, he seeks the help of his friend Bobby, a free-spirited smooth talker who works in the mail room at Waymon's firm and utilizes the predicament as leverage to advance in the company.
Two friends, Samuel and Joe, working in the mailroom of a Wall Street investment firm, dream of climbing the corporate ladder and becoming brokers. With the help of a savvy broker, they navigate the competitive and often cutthroat world of finance, facing challenges and temptations along the way. Their ambition leads them on a journey of self-discovery as they learn what it truly takes to succeed in business and life.
Strictly Business was a moderate success, praised for its comedic performances and its depiction of African-American ambition in the corporate world. While not a critical darling, it found an audience and is remembered as a feel-good comedy with a positive message.
Praised for its lighthearted humor and engaging performances, particularly from its lead actors.
Seen by some as a somewhat formulaic but enjoyable comedy about chasing the American dream.
Appreciated for its representation of Black professionals in a then-uncommon cinematic setting.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's charm and the likable chemistry between the main cast. Many found it an entertaining and optimistic film, though some noted its predictable plot points.
Halle Berry's role as 'Josie' was one of her early significant film roles before she achieved wider stardom.
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It's kind of like _'MO MONEY'_. But without the jokes. And the crime backdrop. So what we're left with without these elements is a rather empty shell of a film. Usually a big big fan of African American comedies of the 90's but yeah this...