Something New

  • 2022


MOVIE IS romantic artificial tentative harrowing
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61 % Fresh
$ 2 Million
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Positive Reviews 39
Negative reviews 16
Average Rating 3.0/5
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3.0
Its just too bad that this half realized concept is tethered to an utterly unconvincing, warmed over interracial romance rooted more in Harlequin fant .. Av Club
2.0
is a shaky piece of work, with stumpy cinematography, choppy edits, speechy dialogue, and loose plotlines. And yet: Theres an easygoing authenticity t .. EW
4.4
The movie respects its subject and characters, and is more complex about race than we could possibly expect. Rogerebert
1.5
By and large this is a hollow, laugh free zone paying lip service to the issue in trite, predictable fashion. Time Out
2.5
You dont watch Laugiers harrowing feel bad masterpiecerather, youre held in its thrall.
1.5
The irony is, the heat they encounter doesnt come from burning crosses but Kenyas inner circle.
3.0
Brians a sensitive sort, fond of hiking and aw shucks isms like Im just a landscaper I take hard earth and make things bloom.
4.0
It is a warm, friendly movie, smooth and sensual in all the right ways... What a wonderful surprise of a film. E Film Critic
2.5
Something old is what distinguishes Something New from other florid romantic comedies springing up around Valentines Day. San Francisco Chronicle
1.0
Something New isnt just silly, its an embarrassment to people who are genuinely trying to level the racial playing field in America today.
3.0
Kenya doesnt usually date white guys, but in this case, she cant help but make an exception. Cinema Blend
2.0
Anyone who finds something new in Something New is obviously looking a whole lot closer than the movie deserves. JoBlo
3.0
She meets Brian (Simon Baker), a nice enough fellow except hes white. Spirituality And Practice
2.0
Completely artificial...a flimsy, flabby picture in which the romantic chemistry is forced, the script does nothing unexpected and the direction is sl .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
Sanaa Hamris brisk, refreshingly understated romantic comedy Something New is the rare movie that delivers on its titles promise. Village Voice
3.8
Something New argues that just because something is familiar, it doesnt have to be stale. ReelViews
2.5
Indeed, Something New ultimately fumbles the race card in favor of the Meg Ryan card, hoping for a slot in the colorless rom com canon. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
Fingers crossed, shes hoping for an IBM (ideal black male), but doesnt expect to meet Brian Kelly (Simon Baker), a hardworking landscape architect.
3.8
But hes a landscape architect, so hes not that far out of accountant Lathans league, even as shes being groomed for corporate partnership. Usa Today
3.0
Youve seen all of this before, with more charming actors in more intelligent films. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
He doesnt have to make a lot of money, she says, as long as hes got a job, no kids, good teeth. News Review
3.0
She doesnt always find a way into the inner lives of these people, but even the outer lives are something to see. ( Cs Monitor
3.1
Something New is nothing new. Its just the latest spin on cliched romantic comedies about struggles faced by racially mixed couples. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
1.9
This is an inept and unsubtle romantic fantasy about how black people and white people dont mix. Boston
3.5
As noted, this first date doesnt work out, but the relationship comes about anyway through circumstances. Mountain X
1.5
Surely there will come a time when smart, talented, accomplished American women will tire of being told the reason they are unable to snag a man and w ..
3.0
Something New will have to make do with being another iteration, albeit a confidently told and color sensual one, of a familiar story. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
What were left with is a standard romantic comedy with a few decent jungle fever jokes thrown in to spice up the formula. Flim Threet
2.0
Generally the story swings wildly from preachy to just plain silly. It is truly a story of missed opportunities. Bbc
2.5
The films lack of depth as it oversimplifies the complexities of racism keep it from being anything other than a lightweight date movie. Calendar Live
2.5
The title is deceptive; theres nothing new in Something New. In fact, its a pretty standard Waiting to Exhale ish dramedy. Still, the sweet and engagi .. Hollywood
2.0
Shes a control freak workaholic with demanding standards and an aversion to nature that isnt tamed and trimmed. Seattle Pi
2.5
As romances go, the only new thing Something New managed to finally actually do was break a heart ready and willing to embrace it. Mine. Movie Freak
2.0
Something New insinuates a banal race related subtext into its storyline. Boxoffice Magazine
2.0
This movie unfortunately comes off as mostly something old and something borrowed from Terry McMillian novels and from better movies. E Online
3.1
Most movies about race are either broad, stupid comedies (Guess Who) or heavy handed lectures (Crash), so a film that uses wit and honesty to tackle t .. Kansas City
3.8
Since I had to sit through Alien vs. Predator, shes going to hear about it). Waffle Movies
3.8
Director Sanaa Hamris feature debut (from a winning script by Kriss Turner) doesnt have the furrowed brow or weighty dramatic chops of Oscar nominated .. Chron
2.0
Theres zero chemistry between the leads; for all their passionate declarations of love, you never believe theyve even spoken to each other before the .. Film Guardian
3.0
If February is prime time for celebrating romance and black culture, then Something New delivers a powerfully seductive two for the show. Guide Live
3.0
The film is smart and, given the current state of this tired and dumbed down genre, thats worth some extra bonus points right there. From The Balcony
2.5
... uneven but light hearted salt and pepper urban romancer...Something New is not a very apt title for this witty but familiar color conscious love s .. Movie Eye
3.5
Its more than just a romantic comedy, but not as heavy as a social commentary. TheMovieChicks.com
3.0
... its one of the few romantic movies that center around an interracial relationship and keeps it real. Reel Talk Online
4.5
A very funny, well thought out romantic comedy, despite a few predictable stereotypes of race and class. Lathan and Baker have great chemistry as the .. IGN Movies
3.0
Something New is a message movie and it doesnt hide that fact. But it also goes beyond the message, and thats why it works. Detroit News
3.0
Something New is a tentative baby step toward a hopefully improving cinematic dialogue about the fact of interracial relations and their acceptance in .. Film Critic 1963 Typepad
3.0
Something New had the brains to be better than the typical romantic comedy servings; but it gives in to doubt and formula far too easily, taking the s .. Film Jerk
4.5
An affecting story that dares to dig deeper than the usual romantic comedy fluff. 2 The Advocate
3.8
Happily for those of us who enjoy the genre but wouldnt mind more substance on the empty calorie march toward bliss, Something New, the beguiling feat .. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Its an easily digestible drama unwilling to really explore the complexity of its deep rooted issues. Chicago Tribune
3.8
The stars ... must bushwack through a thick tangle of romantic comedy cliches before arriving at anything remotely genuine and true, but they do manag .. Suburban Chicago News
3.5
Beautiful people fall in love with one another despite their differences and women leave the theater with renewed hope...must be near Valentines day. Supercala.com
3.1
Theres enough honesty in the subject matter and performances that makes it appealing. Zap2it.com
3.8
Lathan and Baker are an apt pairing, playing off each others dialogue and verbal clues to craft convincing chemistry. Arizona Daily Star
3.1
What sets it slightly apart is a willingness to deal with a potentially tricky subject race in the context of light hearted fluff. Miami Herald
3.1
zeroes in on its target audience, primarily young, single African American professional women.
2.5
The race card is still in play no matter what the social strata, but the message gets lost in the medium of excessive cuteness and too many contrived .. Seattle Times
3.0
Breezily uncomplicated enough to enjoy relatively wide commercial appeal... Now Playing Mag
3.1
Something New has some surprisingly wise and nuanced things to say about navigating racial attitudes both societys and ones own. Sign On Sandiego
3.5
Ultimately, the approach to interracial romance is handled in a refreshing manner. Democratand Chronicle
3.8
Even when skewering the pompousness of upper class black mobility, its still adorable. Freep
2.0
Even when the plot gets a little iffy, Lathan and Baker save the day with their compelling performances. Romantic Movies About
3.0
Something New might very well be the first Super Duper Magical Caucasian movie... a romantic drama/comedy thats more interesting in theory than in exe .. Freeze Dried Movies
3.8
Something New delivers the romantic goods. Better yet, its entertaining and incredibly sexy.



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