It's rare to find made-for-TV films that are good, or even watchable. This is one of the better, though still not a particularly good film overall. The plot is surprisingly interesting, and it mostly moves at a good pace. It takes us through Dorothy's entire life(well, mostly her adult life) and her relationships with male acquaintances, many of which turned out less than fortunate. She has a hard life, and must deal with racism throughout her entire career. The acting is above the typical level of TV-movies, but still not exactly good. It is however mostly - at the very least - acceptable. Berry gives a credible performance. Brent Spiner is surprisingly good. His character is one of the most entertaining to watch throughout the film. Many of the characters are somewhat stereotypical. The writing is at times a bit too predictable and dull, but it's mostly good enough to keep your interest, keep you watching. The film's emphasis on racism and intolerance seems underdone; we never truly see her being singled out, never experience the ignorant hatred towards her. There are just a few scenes and some vague mentions of it; and with how much her life was affected by it, I had expected the film to be all about it. The thing is, apart from these few, barely noticeable(in the film as a whole) mentions of racism, the film doesn't seem to be about it at all. It focuses more on her unsuccessful relationships with men and her attitude towards being a movie star. I'm guessing either the director didn't know what to do with the film or didn't think the racism was important enough. Either way, it leaves the film seeming more empty and flat. I recommend this to anyone interested in the story and fans of Halle Berry. Just don't expect anything more than a good TV-movie. 7/10
