38. Constellation (2005)

Starring: Billy Dee Williams, Zoe Saldana, Lesley Ann Warren, Hill Harper

Directed By: Jordan Walker Pearlman

Constellation is a drama that tackles a profound interracial relationship set within an extended family’s reunion at a funeral. Helms Boxer, portrayed by Billy Dee Williams, has distanced himself from his family. Due to his sister passing away, who made him the executor of her estate, Helms had no choice but to return home. He is then met with deep-set family issues and unrequited love in the wake of her sister’s death.

Based solely on the premise of the film, as well as the degree of talent that the cast members have, you would think that you’d be in for good quality drama. Unfortunately, the Tomatometer says otherwise. Taking a closer look at the reviews of the critics, the underlying problem of the film was its deathly slow plot development. Whether Jordan Walker Pearlman intended the slow-moving storytelling or not, the film requires a lot of patience and an acquired taste for these kinds of movies.