Hav Plenty (1997)

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Lee Plenty is an almost broke would-be novelist and Havilland Savage is a rich and very beautiful woman and his friend. When she invites him to her home for New Year's Eve, they start to build up a romance.

Introduction
"Hav Plenty" is a 1997 romantic comedy-drama film composed, produced, and directed by Christopher Scott Cherot. The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was dispersed by Miramax Films. The motion picture chronicles the life of a struggling young writer named Lee Plenty (played by Cherot) who accepts an invitation to invest New Year's Eve with his wealthy friend Havilland Savage (played by Chenoa Maxwell), in spite of learning about her feelings for him. Throughout the film, Lee discovers the value of love, relationship, and self-respect.

Plot
Set in the background of New York City, "Hav Plenty" informs the story of a struggling author named Lee Plenty who is homeless and living hand-to-mouth. He receives an invite from his rich buddy, Havilland Savage, to attend her annual New Year's Eve celebration at her family's luxurious suburban house. Havilland has a huge crush on Lee, but he stays unconcerned to her sensations, as he is far more thinking about his writing career rather than pursuing a relationship.

When Lee gets to the celebration, he is right away presented to Havilland's numerous upscale family and friends members, each preoccupied with their own dramas and issues. Lee quickly befriends her more youthful brother Michael (played by Robinne Lee) and her buddy Caroline (played by Tammi Katherine Jones). Throughout the gathering, Lee begins to take notice of Havilland's sensations for him, however stays reluctant and aloof.

Throughout the weekend, Lee discovers himself becoming laced with Havilland, her friends, and family as they navigate their particular personal problems. Havilland's boyfriend Bobby (played by Hill Harper) appears suddenly, triggering a rift in between her and Lee, leaving Lee to question if he will ever confess his real sensations for Havilland or not.

Characters and Relationships
"Hav Plenty" features a varied ensemble of characters that offer the film its depth and intricacy. Lee Plenty, the lead character, is an ambitious writer who remains grounded in spite of the pull of wealth or fame. He is portrayed as an authentic, thoughtful, and earnest character, navigating the affluent world of Havilland Savage and her buddies. In spite of the challenges he faces as an outcome of being homeless and financially unstable, he never forgets his own worth and artistic ambitions.

Havilland Savage is the beautiful and wealthy child of a publishing mogul, with lots of friends and family surrounding her. Nevertheless, in spite of her attractive lifestyle, Havilland remains unsatisfied, having problem with her romantic uncertainty and her future. Through her interactions with Lee, we see Havilland's durability and individual growth, as she enters her own as a strong, independent female.

Marche Meeks and Kim Simmons, 2 of Havilland's closest good friends, act as the movie's comic relief characters. They put Lee through different tests, attempting to develop whether or not he has ulterior intentions for going to the celebration. Their discussion is filled with humorous, fast-paced banter that raises the overall comedy in "Hav Plenty".

Themes
The film handles different styles such as love, self-regard, friendship, and aspiration. In pursuing a romantic relationship, Havilland and Lee discover to worth not only each other but themselves also. Additionally, Lee's struggle to establish himself as a successful author amidst his personal obstacles highlights the significance of determination and self-belief.

"Hav Plenty" also checks out the effects of materialism and the complexity of relationships in the context of wealth and abundance. The film underscores the value of remaining true to oneself, despite socioeconomic status or external pressures.

Conclusion
"Hav Plenty" is an amusing, engaging movie that provides a thoughtful expedition of love, ambition, and personal growth. It is a well-crafted, touching, and amusing film featuring remarkable characters and sincere, wholehearted storytelling. With its unique perspective, attractive visuals, and relatable styles, "Hav Plenty" continues to be a thought-provoking and entertaining movie more than twenty years after its release.

Top Cast

  • Christopher Scott Cherot
    Lee Plenty
  • Chenoa Maxwell (small)
    Chenoa Maxwell
    Havilland Savage
  • Tammi Katherine Jones
    Caroline Gooden
  • Robinne Lee (small)
    Robinne Lee
    Leigh Darling
  • Reginald James (small)
    Reginald James
    Felix Darling
  • Kim Harris
    Bobby Montgomery
  • Betty Vaughn
    Grandma Moore
  • Margie St. Juste
    Alexandria Beaumont
  • Chuck Baron
    Mr. Savage
  • Hill Harper (small)
    Hill Harper
    Michael Simmons
  • Nia Long (small)
    Nia Long
    Trudy