Woo is a woman in control of her world. She is smart, self-confident, sophisticated and snarky. And she doesn't have any trouble attracting members of the opposite sex. But for some reason no one ever sticks around. Woo meets Tim, a paralegal who is her complete opposite. They shouldn't click. However, Woo and Tim begin to bond when a series of weird and stressful calamities hits them while they are on their first date.
Acting
Jada Pinkett Smith commits so hard she transcends the script.
Costume
Woo's leopard print moment belongs in a museum.
Writing
Dialogue so specific it feels like eavesdropping.
Director
Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Jada Pinkett Smith
Woo
Tommy Davidson
Tim
Duane Martin
Frankie
Michael Ralph
Romaine
Dave Chappelle
Lenny
Paula Jai Parker
Claudette
LL Cool J
Darryl
Orlando Jones
Sticky Fingas
Billy Dee Williams
Himself
Joanna Bacalso
Stunning Woman
Buddy Lewis
Bartender
Natalie Venetia Belcon
Hootchie
Robinne Fanfair
Fine Sister at Restaurant
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Jada Pinkett Smith's first leading role after establishing herself on TV's A Different World.
Woo represents a rare 90s studio attempt at Black romantic comedy centered on female desire—flawed but fascinating.
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