Restraining Order (2006)

Director:

Reggie Gaskins

Writer:

Reggie Gaskins (writer)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Because no one should be loved to death...

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Robin Givens	...	Diane McNeil
Reggie Gaskins	...	Russ Jenkins
N'Bushe Wright	...	Carla Monroe
James Avery	...	Judge Sanderson
Sean Blakemore	...	Dontae McNeil
Daniela Melgoza	...	Breanna
Mari Morrow	...	Jazmine Jenkins
Christine Elise	...	Carolyn Matthews
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
James Black	...	Dexter
Denise Boutte	...	Aunt Dee
Carl Gilliard	...	Judge Brooks
Tyler Griffin	...	Lil Don
Kiki Haynes	...	Tammy Smith
William L. Johnson	...	Thug
Adam LeBow	...	Aaron
Patrick LoSasso	...	Det. Frank O'leary
Kevin McCorkle	...	Dave Matthews
Kelron Mixon	...	Party guest
Neko Parham	...	Brook Simms
Philip Ursino	...	Tony

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

One II Grow On Films Inc.

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): During Russ' party, the characters are playing Spades. Diane plays the Ace of Spades, and then Dontae plays the low Joker. Russ then captures all the cards of that hand with the high Joker. Afterwards, Diane criticizes Dontae, saying that he should not have played the low Joker during that hand because the high Joker had not been played yet. Meaning that whoever had the high Joker could take that hand (as Russ did). However, per the rules of Spades, a player must put down the same suit that the first player of that round lays down UNLESS the player is holding no cards of that suit. Diane laid down the Ace of Spades. Dontae was only holding the low Joker (which is considered a Spade) and the eight of Hearts. So he had no choice but to play the low Joker, even though he may not have wanted to do so.

With a riveting story line

In Reggie Gaskins' latest film, Restraining Order, you'll get an opportunity to see the works of Robin Givens, as well as the phenomenal performance of Sean Blakemore, who continues to show the world that he has what it takes to bring such a thrilling novel alive. The storyline flowed tremendously well, and as Diane(Robin) tries to separate herself from a marriage that she no longer wants to be in, Dontae(Sean) ain't having it. Like many men who put forth every effort to "take care of home", Dontae is stunned by his wife's sudden non interest and he turns into a crazed individual. A divorce is not an option for him and the story has a traumatic ending, proving that honesty is definitely the best policy. The most enjoyable thing about this movie is the ability to keep the viewer speculating and wondering who the other man is. Once the individual was revealed, it was a shocker and I certainly didn't see it coming. No doubt, this is one to add to your DVD collection.

James Avery, Robin Givens, N'Bushe Wright, Mari Morrow, Reggie Gaskins