<P> Ester Iverem, a journalist states that the movie stands out for its Black romance and sexuality . She also mentions the chemistry seen between Halle Berry and Michael Ealy . Their acting skills as each other's lover is what this movie stand out beyond its natural storyline . She furthers her thoughts by stating that the romance and sexuality seen in the movie are topics that compares to the romance and sexuality described in Hurston's novel . </P> <Ul> <Li> Halle Berry--Janie Crawford </Li> <Li> Michael Ealy--Tea Cake </Li> <Li> Ruben Santiago - Hudson--Joe Starks </Li> <Li> Nicki Micheaux--Phoebe Watson </Li> <Li> Lorraine Toussaint--Pearl Stone </Li> <Li> Ruby Dee--Nanny </Li> <Li> Terrence Howard--Amos Hicks </Li> <Li> Gabriel Casseus--Sam Watson </Li> <Li> Artel Kayàru--Motor Boat </Li> <Li> Jensen Atwood--Johnny Taylor </Li> <Li> Kevin Daniels--Liege Moss </Li> <Li> Wayne Duvall--Dr. Gordon </Li> <Li> Mel Winkler--Logan Killicks </Li> <Li> Maura Gale--Lula Moss </Li> </Ul> <Li> Halle Berry--Janie Crawford </Li> <Li> Michael Ealy--Tea Cake </Li>

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