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The movie What Men Want was directed by Adam Shankman and produced by James Lopez and Will Packer. The film s writers are Tina Gordon, Peter Huyck, and Alex G

What Men Want Movie Review

What Men Want Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " What Men Want"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes
Certificate: A
Released: 08-02-2019
2.5 / 5.0
3.66 / 5.0

The movie “ What Men Want Click to look into! >> Read More... ” was directed by Adam Shankman American film director, producer, dancer, author, >> Read More... and produced by James Lopez and Will Packer. The film’s writers are Tina Gordon, Peter Huyck, and Alex Gregory. The film features Taraji P. Henson, Kristen Ledlow, Josh Brener, Kellan Lutz One of the most celebrated and “hottie” superstar >> Read More... , Jason Jones, Justin Alvarez, Chris Witaske, Max Greenfield, Paul Brian Johnson, Brian Bosworth, Kausar Mohammed, Richard Roundtree, Aldis Hodge Aldis Hodge is an American writer, painter, and ac >> Read More... , Auston Moore, Devonta Freeman, John Collins, and Tracy Morgan Tracy Morgan is an American actor and voice over a >> Read More... . Brian Tyler Brian Tyler is known as Brain Theodore Tyler, was >> Read More... composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Jim Denault, and the film’s editor was Emma E. Hickox.  

Plot 

The film’s protagonist is Alison “ Ali Click to look into! >> Read More... ” Davis played by Taraji P. Henson. Ali works as a successful sports agent but is often pushed aside by her male colleagues. After she is passed over for a promotion, her boss explains that it was because she does not connect well with men. Angered by this, Ali announced that she would sign up-and-coming player Jamal, played by Shane Paul. At a friend’s party, Ali met a psychic called Sister, played by Erykah Badu, who gives Ali a concoction. The following day, Ali discovers that she can now hear the thoughts of men around her. The film follows Ali on her hilarious journey as she uses her newly gained powers to succeed in a male dominated career.  

Star Performance

Taraji P. Henson gives a good performance as Alison and has great comedic timing. Erykah Badu also gives a hilarious performance. 

Analysis 

“What Men Want” is a simple comedy film without any complex sub-plots. The humor is good but the film feels boring after some time.

What’s There?

• The film has a lot of humor

• The film also has a romance arc

What’s Not There?

• The humor is clichéd and banal

• The film has some vulgar and raunchy scenes

• The protagonist is selfish and annoying 

Verdict

The film had a good concept but could not fulfill it. The film was held back by raunchy and clichéd humor, and vulgar language. Taraji P. Henson performs well but her character seems selfish and a misandrist because of her horrible treatment of the men around her. The film might be a good watch for comedy, drama enthusiasts.


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