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What Men Want

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Director: Adam Shankman Nancy Meyers
Writer: Alex Gregory Cathy Yuspa Chris Spain Diane Drake Jas Waters Jon Zack Josh Goldsmith Nancy Meyers Peter Huyck Tina Gordon Chism
Production: Will Packer Productions
Movie Details: Ali Davis (Taraji P. Henson) is a successful sports agent who's constantly boxed out by her male
Ali Davis (Taraji P. Henson) is a successful sports agent who's constantly boxed out by her male colleagues. When Ali is passed up for a well-deserved promotion, she questions what else she needs to do to succeed in a man's world... until she gains the ability to hear men's thoughts! With her newfound power, Ali looks to outsmart her colleagues as she races to sign the next basketball superstar, but the lengths she has to go to will put her relationship with her best friends and aAli Davis (Taraji P. Henson) is a successful sports agent who's constantly boxed out by her male colleagues. When Ali is passed up for a well-deserved promotion, she questions what else she needs to do to succeed in a man's world... until she gains the ability to hear men's thoughts! With her newfound power, Ali looks to outsmart her colleagues as she races to sign the next basketball superstar, but the lengths she has to go to will put her relationship with her best friends and a potential new love interest (Aldis Hodge) to the test.… Expand
Genre(s): Fantasy Comedy Romance
MPAA Rating: R
Production: Will Packer Productions
Runtime: 117 min
Home Release Date: May 7, 2019
Official Site: https://www.facebook.com/WhatMenWantMovie
Country: US
Language: English
Director: Adam Shankman Nancy Meyers
Writer: Alex Gregory Cathy Yuspa Chris Spain Diane Drake Jas Waters Jon Zack Josh Goldsmith Nancy Meyers Peter Huyck Tina Gordon Chism
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Critic Reviews
(29)
49
Metascore Mixed or average reviews
7 Positive Ratings 24%
20 Mixed Ratings 68%
2 Negative Ratings 6%
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75
RogerEbert.com
Nell Minow | Feb 7, 2019
"We don’t need funky tea to know what Ali is thinking; we just need Henson, who makes us care." ... Read full review
75
Chicago Tribune
Michael Phillips | Feb 6, 2019
"The story is a lot harder on its female protagonist than the 2000 film was on its male equivalent. This makes a depressing amount of sense, given what women are up against in most workplaces. Henson’s Ali plays both the dramatic encounters and the slapstick opportunities for higher stakes than Gibson ever did." ... Read full review
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Movie Nation
Roger Moore | Feb 6, 2019
"No, it’s not on a par with “Bridesmaids” or “Girls’ Trip.” The sentimental stuff, the piercing insights Ali picks up about men, are instantly forgettable. But Henson plays the hell out of this part, no subtlety allowed. " ... Read full review
50
The A.V. Club
Ignatiy Vishnevetsky | Feb 6, 2019
"It tries to replicate the earlier film’s redemption arc, all the while proving that it is more than willing to adhere to the same double standards it ostensibly pokes fun at. " ... Read full review
50
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Sarah-Tai Black | Feb 8, 2019
"The concept of a woman being a “winner” and of being the best version of herself because she has a better understanding of “what men want”? That ain’t it. Say what you will about Nancy Meyers, but at least she knew that." ... Read full review
50
Los Angeles Times
Katie Walsh | Feb 7, 2019
"Henson is a gifted actress and physical comedian. She manages to hold together What Men Want with the sheer force of her powerful charisma, but the film around her is harried, messy and woefully underwritten." ... Read full review
25
The Associated Press
Mark Kennedy | Feb 7, 2019
"Henson does as best she can with this material, attempting Lucille Ball-level physical comedy. But she’s laboring and often overshadowed by the one unpredictable spark in the film — provided by Erykah Badu." ... Read full review
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3.4
User Score Generally unfavorable reviews
9 Positive Ratings 16%
16 Mixed Ratings 30%
28 Negative Ratings 52%
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Aynaz
Jun 20, 2019
People complain too much, the movie was good. It was funny and I really enjoyed it.
10
whinicius1
May 16, 2019
So better than the original. I really enjoyed every single moment of this masterpiece
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LamontRaymond
Feb 12, 2019
I think a 49 Metascore is WAY too low. There are some HUGE laughs in this film. Tiraji is incredibly funny - great slapstick. And the flowI think a 49 Metascore is WAY too low. There are some HUGE laughs in this film. Tiraji is incredibly funny - great slapstick. And the flow of the film is excellent. Only the ending falls a little flat, but by then, who cares? Big thumbs up for this effort.… Expand
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TVJerry
Feb 12, 2019
Taraji P. Henson plays a sports agent who's frustrated by lack of equity with the men...until she becomes able to read their minds. ThisTaraji P. Henson plays a sports agent who's frustrated by lack of equity with the men...until she becomes able to read their minds. This gender switch on the Mel Gibson starrer makes a female empowerment statement, but offers little humor. Henson tries manically to be funny, but seldom succeeds. The best comic moments go to Tracy Morgan and they feel his adlibs. Anytime you see 10 writers in the credits is a sign that things aren't going well. Although there's plenty of energy, this is simply not amusing. The outtakes during the credits provide the most fun.… Expand
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Djakeir
Mar 25, 2019
Would never watch this film again. I was dragged to see this as my friends were too afraid to watch "us" and similarly this film felt like aWould never watch this film again. I was dragged to see this as my friends were too afraid to watch "us" and similarly this film felt like a drag at points as well. The story was ok in an unoriginal way, we all knew what was going to happen immediately when the story line was set up. Actually, the whole movie was predictable. My main concern was the jokes, or rather lack thereof, it seriously doesn't qualify as a comedy but instead should be called light hearted. I also believe that overacting or being so exaggerated to the point of becoming a caricature is not enough to make a film funny. Taraji is ok, she has found a niche, and works tight within it, she is likeable but doesn't quite save the film. The film is littered with irrelevant characters and we don't really care what they do let alone what they think, especially when they are treated as a crude opportunity to say a joke that doesn't really land. This film is very shake and go; where its formulaic approach ruins the film.… Expand
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JLuis_001
Feb 18, 2019
So the new current in Hollywood to make ''inclusion'' is to redo stories already portrayed by men?

Yeah, it's not working. Mel Gibson may beSo the new current in Hollywood to make ''inclusion'' is to redo stories already portrayed by men?

Yeah, it's not working.

Mel Gibson may be an **** but it was an **** with charisma in that film. Taraji P. Henson isn't but a shadow of what the role needed it to be.… Expand
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Darko019
Nov 1, 2019
Anyone who enjoyed this movie can say they are retard.ed.
The movie is very boring with a lot of unnecessary scenes
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