Think Like a Man (2012)
The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice in Steve Harvey’s book, Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, to get more of what they want from their men. When the men realize that the women have gotten a hold of their relationship “playbook,” they decide that the best defense is a good offense and come up with a plan to use this information to their advantage.
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After watching another movie with Kevin Hart in (Ride Along) then went on to watch (Ride Along 2) he's actually quite a funny guy so I researched other movies with him in and this came up.This is not my typical kinda movie more of a Marvel/DC fan personally however I found this movie to be incredibly enjoyable & funny pretty much throughout.The movie portrays woman who can't seem to find a man to hang on to rather than a booty call or expectations are too high. They all then begin to read about what a man actually thinks like and uses it against them, so they always seem to be 1 step ahead of the men.Quite a few talented actors in the movie and me and my partner will be watching "Think Like A Man Too" shortly!
You know, people tend to bash all Tyler Perry movies for many random reasons, and I rarely agree with them. In this case, this isn't exactly a Perry's film, but it has a similar style and you can't be denial on that. Well, "Think Like a Man" is a romantic comedy showing some aspects of human relationship, focusing on the different ways men and women think and act with their partners. As a man, I can say that most of what they portray is right or very close to reality. There are some actors from "Scary Movie" franchise, which remembers good times in American teen comedy era-- young adults like me will surely remember Brenda and CJ joking around. It is actually WEIRD to see Regina Hall playing a calm girl, since we're all used to her effusive characters. The story is normally smart most of the time-- except when it appeals to Hollywood clichés in the end of the film. Characters are quite believable and you'll surely identify one of your friends or yourself in this crazy, yet convincing story. Afterall, it's a good movie, but if there weren't some clichés in the end, it could've been much better.
A great ensemble cast of comedic greats, and familiar faces, Think Like A Man is an entertaining, funny film. Based on a 'self help dating' book by Comic Steve Harvey, similar to "The Rules" the plot follows the book's suggestions for women's dating technique in order to get what they want from the men they date.It's predictable, of course, but gripping and amusing. All the actors bring something different, similar to Best Man casting. Comedy Golden Boy du jour Kevin Hart was the main overt comedy of the piece - as the downtrodden soon to be divorced from an overbearing wife character. Gorgeous Meagan Good goes up against the "playboy" character as Mya dating Zeke (Romany Malco), Regina Hall (Friends, Bad Boys II) dates "Commitment-phobe" Jeremy (Jerry Ferrara - Entourage's Turtle), Taraji P Henson plays Lauren the rich business woman, falling for jobless eye candy "dreamer" Michael Ealy. Morris Chestnut also puts in an appearance, playing arrogant high flyer. Jenifer Lewis, a stalwart Black American actress, known for her face and her voice in equal measure plays the Mother to the "Mother's boy" character Terence Jenkins. All the pairs of daters are up against/use the book for their own ends with comic effects.A really fun film. You are quickly involved in the characters - no doubt female watchers would root for the girls, and males the boys - and with the variety of the couples, there is something for everyone to watch, enjoy and relate to. Something for men and women to watch, this isn't like a "chick flick" as it might appear. A very entertaining, laugh out loud watch. I was a little disappointed when it finished.
I have watched and critiqued my fair share of movies and cannot find any reason that this movie is below a 7.5. First, I do not rate comedies above 7.5 because they do not have the "wow" factor that most dramas or suspenseful films have. I will say, Act Like A Woman, Think Like A Man, was 2 hr and 10 minutes long and I wish it were longer; I enjoyed it that much. The cast was an excellent choice and each character played their role perfectly. It was a great combination of comedy, drama, and romance. I would highly recommend seeing this movie. And again, I do not rate comedies above 7.5 so this movie gets my highest rating! If you see it, I promise you won't be disappointed. Shame on STARZ for rating it 2.5 stars. Give it four stars!