Jamal Jeffries is one basketball star who stirs up heat both on and off the court. This player's got game, girls and attitude to spare. But when one confrontation too many gets him booted out of the league, Jamal is goi... more »ng to need a lot more than a good agent to get him back on the courts. He's going to need brains, creative ball-handling, and just the right shade of lipstick. Jamal's only chance to get his game back is to join up with the other league- the women's basketball league. With coerced support from his reluctant agent and a heavily padded sports bra, Jamal transforms himself from the bad boy of basketball to its newest female role model: Juwanna Mann!« less
Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL Reviewed on 9/15/2023...
A very funny movie with a very good morale too.
Synopsis: You're out of the league, Jamal Jefferies. Don't let the door hit your backside on the way out, just like that, Jamal's pro-basketball career is finished. Juwanna bet?
With sass, skill, and the right lipstick, Jamal transforms himself from basketball's bad boy into a star of the women's league in this bender-bender comedy. Migue A. Nunex, Jr. portrays Jamal/Juwanna, a Mann in a woman's world who becomes a better man along the way. S/he got game. So do this romps other talent, including Tommy Davidson as Mann-crazy rapper Puff Smokey Smoke, Juwanna Mann? Sure ya do.
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Patricia K. (pat) from ROANOKE, VA Reviewed on 6/17/2020...
didnot like
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Janet W. from GRIMESLAND, NC Reviewed on 10/22/2009...
gret movie
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Movie Reviews
Better than anticipated.
Danny | NJ | 06/25/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This film was one that I at first hesitated to see but was quite impressed when I did. I think Miguel Nunez Jr.(not Orlando Jones) was very funny in this comedy film. Vivica Fox was as lovely as always. In order to see this kind of movie one must come with an open mind and understand it's something not to be taken too seriously. I have to say I'm happy to see Miguel Nunez getting more work and recognition than usual. He's truly a very talented actor and hopefully we'll see more of him. I have to say that I'm a little disappointed that so far there's no soundtrack for the film. It has great music in it."
Reasonably funny comedy if you don't expect too much
Danny | 07/31/2002
(3 out of 5 stars)
"This is good for some laughs and has a heart-warming story in a rather low-key way. But it will disappoint some. Pared-down to a PG-13 rating for whatever purpose, it seems a movie more suited for R-status. Those hoping for nude scenes in obviousplaces will be disappointed, for example. And gender bending issues are treated neither with aiming for depth or with the zaniest humorous effects, though they work somewhat more in the latter sense. Still for undemanding viewers it isn't the worst way to spend an hour and a half."
THE "BULL DURHAM" OF BASKETBALL MOVIES!
LP Quagmire | Canada | 11/27/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hoop fans had the choice of not one but two basketball pictures in 2002 - 'lil Bow Wow's truly flacid LIKE MIKE and Warner Bros.' vastly superior JUWANNA MANN. Bounced from the NBA for his incessant bad behaviour, Jamal Jeffries (Miguel A. Nunez, Jr.), plucks his brows, shaves his legs, and takes to the court of the WBA as the sassy and flashy Juwanna Mann, (Vivica A. Fox). Liberally sprinkled with moments of humour and insight, JUWANNA MANN is a "slam-dunk" to please hoop fans and students of the human condition alike."
Never forget where you come from
LP Quagmire | 09/03/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Juwanna Mann was very funny. I have a 10 year old godson that hardly every laughs, but when i took him to see juwanna mann he really like the movie. It brought tears too my eyes to see him laugh for a change."
Juwanna Rating
Maureen | Florida | 07/09/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Between 4 and 5 stars, Juwanna Mann is one of the best comedies of the year, I believe. The ending could've been better though, but the whole film is definitely great! For women looking into athletics, this is somewhat an inspiration; for others, it's a thought for life; all together, though, the movie is definitely hilarious with jokes, and other funnies to get you laughing. The whole cast is wonderful and sets the scene throughout, especially Miguel Nunez, Jr. who brings out the best of a feminine side. (Greatly played!)"