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‘Love, Brooklyn’ Opens Nationwide as Reviews Praise Performances, Question the Script

Early reviews highlight standout performances against a richly observed Brooklyn shaped by gentrification.

Overview

  • Now in theaters nationwide, the romantic dramedy marks Rachael Abigail Holder’s feature debut with a story about a writer juggling a love triangle in a changing borough.
  • André Holland stars as Roger opposite Nicole Beharie’s Casey and DeWanda Wise’s Nicole, with Roy Wood Jr. and Cadence Reese in supporting roles.
  • Critics commend the cast’s grounded work and the film’s evocative sense of place built from neighborhood detail.
  • Production designer Lili Teplan draws special notice for richly textured brownstone interiors that define the film’s look.
  • Many reviews argue Paul Zimmerman’s screenplay feels underdeveloped, keeping the drama low‑stakes and light on specifics.