Now That We're Grown| The Five Heartbeats 

This was by far my favorite NTWG!! Choir Boy's line at the beginning still tickles me to this day!!! "They could've boo'd or something. They ain't have to hit me in the head with a bottle" 😂😂😂

The BabyDoll and Eddie breakup was the quietness most whispering breakup I ever seen

This was my sisters absolute favorite movie. She passed from cancer 4/2/22. I'm currently driving from NJ to FL for her memorial tomorrow and you got me crying and smiling in here girl. Played it for her while in hospice and vowed never to watch it again and here comes this vid. Thank you for this. Even if I never watch again, I enjoyed this so much.

So, I got to actually meet Leon during EMF (Essence Music Festival ) and it definitely was a Halle Berry "Leon!!!!!!!" moment and he did that that smile smirk that he does. Chhiillleeeee!!!!!

“He wasn’t trying to kill him, he was just trying to choke him”. 😂😂😂😂 if that ain’t the most Louisiana thing I then heard. I love you Bondy.

Jimmy should’ve never showed his hand in that meeting. He should’ve played it cool and turned Big Red in.

It’s criminal how many times I watched this and The Temptations on VHS as a child. You’d think we didn’t have cable 🤣

I was waiting to see if bondy notice the part when flash joined the group when they were all backstage changing and Robert Townsend took that sock out of his Crouch

One of my favorite things in this movie is when Leon is singing against the one dude and he does that run with a little dance and the chic passes out.."just in case..mhm.."

I wanted to add my comment from the live: Hear me out: Dresser and Eddie are closest to each other. They are a bit older and of the world more. JT and Duck automatically have a bond being brothers and Choir Boy is the youngest. We see a glimpse of how close they are during the abortion scene. Dresser took it much harder to see Eddie’s downfall/betrayal. Notice how Eddie spoke to no one but Dresser under the bridge when they went to see him.

Exactly New Edition had to split $1.87 between 5 people.

Despite how times the group had a reason to be upset (ie the album cover fiasco and the cops stopping ) , he was always the diplomatic brother that saw both sides of the spectrum. That’s why the scenes where he lose his cool was so gut wrenching and super sad (ie when he broke down when told them about Brenda and when he found out that Eddie was somewhat behind the death of Jimmy) because it takes ALOT for Dresser to get upset . And when he goes there …. Man … it’s a hurtful thing to see . 3. Duck of course was the talent. The musical genius who wrote every piece of music in five part harmony 😅. He was also the passion of the group . He brought out the talent in everyone.

Bondy!!! as I was watching this review there were times I started to tear up. I’m thinking “is my period about to start?” & as the review kept going I realized that as a kid I was always alone & this movie is one of the movies (along with the original hairspray)that I used to comfort me, to make me feel less alone… fast forward to the end of this review and you took those words right out of my head…I started crying again. Smh!! This was everything. Thank you.

The way I sung ALL these songs with you. Five Heartbeats is my favorite movie of all time, so glad you did this.

You spoke of Duck having to direct them in the opening scene, he probably had to direct them that way because there was no Bobby so he had to rearrange the music based on them missing a band member

When I first saw this movie it was with my family. We rented the vhs tape from a video store. We watched it and when we got to the end, we rewound the tape and watched it again that same night! It was that good! Definitely in my top 5 favorite movies!

Tina Marie first album didn't show her face because Berry Gordy didn't want people to know she was white before accepting her music.

Yes! If you do one on The Temptations mini series I would love it!

My all time favorite movie! My 10 and 13 year old watch it with me When my hubby says to me, I gotta fight to prove my love, they laugh. They love the scene at the talent show. Fun Fact: Eddie Kane, Michael White has family in Charleston SC my hometown. I went to a funeral saw him and was like anyone tell you that you look like Eddie Kane Jr? He smiled at me, said it's King and thank you. I was so hyped. I also met JT -Leon while he was in Pittsburgh shooting the Temptations mini series. He came into Originals - A pizza place near Pitt and I was so in shock I couldn't speak. I missed my chance to speak to him.

I didn’t mean to write a dissertation on your page Bondy , but you inspire me to look at all the movies in a new pair of lenses. We are so grateful for you and your gift ! Keep it coming

Bondy this is my favorite segment of your channel. I look forward to them! You put so much into these from remembering the scenes to singing the whole soundtrack 😂😂😂. Keep these coming! I hope you have Brown Sugar andThe Temptation on your list. Thank you for thoroughly entertaining us!

He brought out the bass in Dresser and the church out of Choirboy . When he left the group , the passion died … therefore the group vanished into obscurity. 4. Choirboy was the spirit of the group . The mascot if you will . When the group was getting booed, he took the hits . Although fearful at times to perform, he knew that the group acquired this magic that exuded every time they hit the stage. Notice when he was complaining about getting hit in the head with the bottle , Dresser stated that “No one is Forcing you “. Meaning he could leave. But he NEVER leaves , going to every show and encountering every single messed up situation with the group … with the Bible in hand .

Bondy you really sat up here and gave us a concert and had us cracking up the whole time! 😂😂😂 I love you girl!!! I act exactly like you when I'm going over Waiting to Exhale

Big red was sitting there rubbing his hands like birdman lol

Ooohhh Eves Bayou that’s gonna be good! There are so many things from that movie that I never understood, I can’t wait to hear your perspective of it! That daddy was disgusting *in your voice* 😂😂😂

I enjoy your retro spective on the movies I saw in the 1990s as a teen or young adult and looking at the same movies now that I’m a wife and mother and in my late 40s I’m gonna be 50 this year in october 2023

I would like to see a remake based in the 90s (Bad Boy era) with Big Red based on Diddy

I’m late to this series but your discussion took me back. I know this movie in minute detail in the same way. Me and my older brother would act out the scene with the brother and sister. It was ahead of it’s time and took us back at the same time. Great movie, a beautiful story, top notch acting and top tier commentary by you! Thank you for what you do. It matters. You matter.

It was an emotional scene when Eleanor was approached by Red she recognized his voice at that moment realizing it was him who killed her husband..eddie snap a$! Prob hired the hitter after Red gave him a payoff

I’m waiting on Bondy to do “The Ink Well”

This is the best one in the series. You did your Thang!!!

This is one of my fave movies. We have it on VHS. I used to think they were a real group. This was Another perfect analysis Bondy! 10’s 10’s 10’s across the board.

Thank you for doing this!! My family has always been into movies, and I don’t remember if we saw this in the theater or not, but I remember that VHS tape. Me and my sister watched with my dad every weekend we went over to his place. He also had the soundtrack and we would sing it on road trips from Dallas to see his side of the family in Little Rock. We were spending time with him for his birthday a few months ago, and my sister pulled it up on steaming and we were riding and singing everything. One of my all time favorites. I knew every ad-lib you threw in there 😂. Please do Sparkle (the original) one day!!!

“Back in the middle “ is my favorite song from this movie! IDC! Catch the soundtrack version!!!

Bondy I freaking love you. This review was so Nostalgic.I love it!!!💗💗💗

Yesss, bondy for the performances 🤣🤣

I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS! 💙💙💙💙💙 I actually watched the movie and listened to you at the same time. As an only child growing up TV & Movies were my escape and company as well...thank you for this💜 Do the Jacksons:The American Dream too

Love this series. Please continue and do Eve’s Bayou.

I watch the Five Heartbeats every time it comes on TV. Love this movie. As always Bondy, great job 👏🏼

The Five 🎙👨🏿‍💼 👨🏿‍💼🧑🏾‍💼🎙👨🏽‍💼👨🏾‍💼Heartbeats 💔 is a movie I've seen atleast 100×.........I literally know all the words to all the songs & can literally do the dialogue word for word [ basically I'm the 6th heartbeat 💓]

I saw on a live that you’re going to be doing Eve’s Bayou soon, I’m anticipating that conversation. I always thought I solid on the ending of that movie but now I’m not so sure. I’ll be interested in the conversation.

The Five Heartbeats is one of my favorite movies & one of the most quotable movies of all time. I never peeped why JT was upset in his hotel room & didn’t realize it was because Tanya was purchasing Duck. JT should have honest with Duck from the beginning about Tanya. Before this movie Michael Wright was on V: The Original Mini Series & he was also in The Principal. Leon was in All The Right Moves, Colors & Madonna’s Like A Prayer video, Choirboy played by Tico Wells was in The Mike Tyson movie on HBO, Flash played by John Canada Terrell always play ain’t shit characters. He quoted the line no my brother you got to buy your own on the BET r&b album commercial. He also wasn’t shit in She’s Gotta Have It & Def By Temptation. Bird played by Roy Fegan was in Hollywood Shuffle & I’m Gonna Git You Sucka. His son Roshon Fegan is an actor as well. One of the Midnight Falcons played by Jimmy Woodard was Myron in The Players Club. The MC also appeared on Sanford & Son & Good Times. Eddie’s mother played by the late Marilyn Coleman was on Good Times, & the movie Which Way Is Up with Richard Pryor. Eddie’s father was played by the late Paul Benjamin. He was in Across 110th Street, The Education Of Sonny Carson & Do The Right Thing. Here are some facts about this movie: Keenen Ivory Wayans was supposed to play JT, Damon Wayans was supposed to play Choir Boy, David Alan Grier was supposed to play Dresser & Vanessa Williams was supposed to play Brenda. A lot of actors & actresses who auditoned for the movie that didn’t make the cut are Don Cheadle, Nicey Nash, Cynthia Bailey, Tia & Tamara Mowry, George O. Gore II & a young R. Kelly.

My favorite movie I swear I know the whole movie by heart as many times as I seen it I love the soundtrack also

Bondy! I just watched the 5 heartbeats last week. And I saw the guys in the background for the first time when they found out about Jimmy. That scene got me!

Bondy be in there just singing!!!! I know as a child she was so animated!!

Sparkle (1976) and Five Heartbeats are in the top for sure.

Great review Bondy! I was getting my whole life, thus movie is one of my favorites..like you..I know just about every line and every song. You did a great job Bondy!!❤️

This was so good. Your singing was icing on the perfect review cake.

I’m loving now that we grown I hope you do Spike Lee’s Crooklyn . I really enjoy your content you make my day with your videos ❤❤❤❤

You better sing the credits too! 🤣🤣🤣

I can not begin tell you how Bad I got on jesus’ nerves for this “now that we’re grown” because I knew you would serve me movie quality vocals on the spot !!!! I love when you sing in your reviews 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Bondy, You're amazing for this series!!..I LOVE NTWG!!❤️❤️..This one was the best one yet!!..All your favorite parts of the movie are mines!..I was singing right along with you ❤️.. Can't wait to see what movie is next!!... Great job!❤️👍👏👏🎉

My absolute favorite movie!

I'm sitting dancing along w Bondy lol . flash was my fav the perms! the moves ! no one can sang like Eddie Kane Jr!

i really love these episodes

Gurl.... I have watched all of your reviews and enjoyed all of the singing and commentaries. Be Blessed Sis and continue to bring these movie reviews.

This is my all time favorite movie 🥰

I still have this movie on VHS.🤣

You made me want to watch this movie . So I did ! You never knew how many juicy detailed nuggets you miss when you watch it with adult eyes . I thought I knew this movie backwards and forward. But omg ! This movie is the epitome of excellence. 1. Eddie is the heart of the group . He brought the absolute best out of everyone…unintentionally. How he convinced Dresser not to go through with calling the doctor for Brenda to have the abortion and how he convinced Duck to talk to his brother JT after YEARS of not speaking. Although addiction consumed his life and almost took him out , he showcased the purest form of love and redemption out of all the group members.

🎙👨🏿‍💼 👨🏽‍💼👨🏾‍💼💔👨🏾‍💼👨🏿‍💼 This is my favorite musical movie of all-time......I really believe that Robert Townsend should partner with Netflix to do a mini-series like Spike Lee did for "She's Gotta Have It"...........I have several questions: 1.) What happened to Bobbie? 2.) Was JT sleeping with Tanya before/ during her & Duck's relationship 3.) How'd Big Red get locked up??? 4.) How'd Eddie get shot????

Bondy…I thoroughly enjoyed this NTWG! This is one of my top 5 movies as well! This review showed me again why I enjoy your channel! 😘

I can’t tell you how many times I watched this as a child.

Dammit @bondy I ain't never gonna get thru this review...you describing the scenes so good..I gotta pause and rewatch...back to your review..pause and rewatch lol...great job!!

Hey Bondy! I really like the now that we are grown reviews! I think you should do one for The Best Man

Happy that Bobdy singing again!! Love watching the replay, & great review of this amazing movie!!

Yes!!!!! I’m excited!!!!!!!

Bondy you did that! Yes ma’am!

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Enjoyed this so much!

I am stoked for this ! I know Bondy gonna bless me w the singing in this movie. 🤩🤩

This was a great show Bondy!

Oh I’m ready for what’s love got to do!! ❤❤❤

Oh hell yeah girl I got nothing but love for you baby LOL I'm glad you're doing this movie

I enjoyed this!

Loving your hair Bondy ❤

I thoroughly enjoyed your review! I was singing right along with you !

This live reignited my love for this movie and the documentary too! Thanks Bondy!💙💙

I really loved this review! This is my favorite movie Bondy, thank you for this.😊

I been waiting on this just so I could sing along with you Bondy 🤣🤣. I knew you was gone hit them notes girl! ❤❤

Another great review!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Thank you for this review! You don't understand how my sister act whenever this movie comes on! One of my favorites!

I loved this!! This was my go to until Sister Act 2 came out!! But those two are my favs!!

Thank you for make these videos its been an exscape for me

Bondy that was beautiful!!

I love these and I got my husband hooked on them too!!!

Thank you Bondy. I/We love you. I feel the same way about Color Purple. It was my escape as a child.

This was my favorite movie for yearssss! You hit every single point!

Excellent review Bondy. Chile, I wore that dam VHS tape out and I still get excited to watch this movie.

I was singing along with you girl! Love the review!

My ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE‼️‼️‼️

This is my favorite movie of all time! I appreciate this soooooo much

Bondy u did the damn thang......I loved you sanging all da songs....thank u sooooooo much!!!!

Love your reviews Bondy. Come through vocals!!

One of my faves. You did Good beautiful, love the review watch it twice.

This was an Amazing Review. The Five HeartBeats will Forever Remain a Classic !!

Thank You for doing this review!!! This is one of my favorite movies!! It was great seeing someone who love and enjoys this movie so much, just as much as I do. This was great!!!💜👏🏿👏🏿😀

I agree with you Bondy I wanted to know more about how the relationship started between JT and Ducks wife!!!

I love this and enjoy it you do such a great job michelle

Bondy can we do deliver us from Eva next please, because we have to talk about how the sisters were doing too much.

Oh Bondy do Cadillac records!!!!

Thanks!