Premium

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Premium

R,

2006,

1h 37m,

Comedy/

Drama

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88%

8 Reviews

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64%

2,500+ Ratings

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88%

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8 Reviews

64%

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2,500+ Ratings

Reginald "Cool" Coolidge is an actor hoping for his big break away from stereotypical black roles. When his ex-fiancée, Charli, pulls in to the gas station where he works, Cool realizes that he still loves her after three years apart. But there is one problem: Charli's wedding to another man is only 36 hours away. Desperate to win her back, Cool uses his talents as an actor to convince Charli that she is choosing the wrong man.

J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Jul 13, 2022

Early scenes reminiscent of Hollywood Shuffle spoof the typecasting of African-Americans as pimps and drug dealers, but when the hero finally lands an audition for a dignified role in a serious film he falls flat on his face.

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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mar 1, 2007

B-

In gasoline terms, Premium isn't. But the romantic dramedy has some high-octane emotional moments, thanks to writer-director Pete Chatmon's wise dissection of the games one-time lovers play.

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Nick Schager

Slant Magazine

Feb 20, 2007

2.5/4

Premium's believable moments slightly prevail over its inauthentic ones, helping writer-director Pete Chatmon's modestly played drama just barely cross over the brink of compelling naturalism.

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Frank Lovece

Film Journal International

Apr 2, 2007

Has a problem with its slack and meandering narrative...but it's still well worth a look for its generous wit, casual insightfulness, and love of humanity.

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Kam Williams

EURWeb

Mar 8, 2007

2/4

A high-stakes romantic comedy which pits a bourgie brother against another from the 'hood who knows how to keep it real.

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Wilson Morales

BlackFilm.com

Feb 26, 2007

3/4

Chatmon's ability to inject humor while addressing some serious issues with the film business and romantic relationships add to his talent and makes "Premium" worth seeing.

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Finn P

Sep 28, 2008

In gasoline terms, Premium isn't. But the romantic dramedy has some high-octane emotional moments, thanks to writer-director Pete Chatmon's wise dissection of the games one-time lovers play.

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Synopsis

Reginald "Cool" Coolidge is an actor hoping for his big break away from stereotypical black roles. When his ex-fiancée, Charli, pulls in to the gas station where he works, Cool realizes that he still loves her after three years apart. But there is one problem: Charli's wedding to another man is only 36 hours away. Desperate to win her back, Cool uses his talents as an actor to convince Charli that she is choosing the wrong man.

Director: Pete Chatmon
Producer: Lynn Appelle, Pete Chatmon
Screenwriter: Pete Chatmon
Production Co: Double7 Images, PalmStar Media
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 15, 2015
Runtime: 1h 37m

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