Think Like a Man

  • 2012


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53 % Rotten
$ 96 Million
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Positive Reviews 55
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Average Rating 2.8/5
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3.0
Think Like A Man reduces the war between the sexes and the infinite mysteries of romance and relationships to a bland, pandering assortment of beer co .. Av Club
1.5
He isnt particularly funny (nothing in Think Like A Man is), but his performance has an impish energy that the rest of Storys super slick film lacks. Av Club
3.0
Yet Think Like a Man is so busy tracking courtship as if it were a science project that the bite size love stories lack spontaneity.When the women fir .. EW
2.5
The cast is superb.Its depressing to find them locked inside this formula. Rogerebert
3.0
Think Like a Man is basically a two hour commercial for Harveys book, and hes mentioned constantly; that caveat in mind, the movies plot is formulaic .. Common Sense Media
2.0
Going back to the story, it all ends up falling apart in the end as it settles into a lazy predictability. We Got This Covered
3.0
But for what amounts to a feature length ad, this is surprisingly entertaining. Time Out
2.5
With mixed results, Story spends the next two hours bouncing awkward fish out of water scenarios off each other, taking characters from both genders o ..
3.1
It seeks to rescue contemporary black storytelling from the clutches of men in drag and misogynist moralizing.
1.5
Thankfully, the casts playful energy enlivens and dignifies the scripts small minded attitudes. Screen Daily
3.5
As executed by an appealing ensemble of smooth operators, this adaptation of the Steve Harvey advice book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man often hits .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
The relationship advice is all fairly boilerplate, much like the film itself, but these actors have made this a bankable romcom.
3.0
As comfort blanket romcoms go, it is the rare one that will not bring you out in a rash. Telegraph
3.8
Though it is funny at times, laugh out loud funny this comedy is by and for adults. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Still, the actors are mostly solid, landing the jokes and making the mushy stuff work for an enjoyable if utterly predictable date night choice.
2.5
Its unclear if writers Keith Merryman or David A. Newman simply couldnt think of a more clever way to adapt the material, or if Harvey himself demande .. Cinema Blend
3.0
Still, if you can look past the annoying quirks, youll probably have a good time. Ny Daily News
1.0
Here is an idea that somehow came to mind... buy the book and skip the movie. JoBlo
3.5
The movie does provide plenty to chew on and the respective story arcs are executed well enough to make the overall journey worthwhile. Screen Rant
1.3
Each relationship has its game scenario, the solid cast valiantly making the best of thin roles. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Story and collaborators succeed in making a courtship comedy that will entertain women and amuse men. Philly
3.0
Better than a lot of Hollywoods rom coms, but the overstuffed plot and uncertain direction defeat the best efforts of its ingratiating cast. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Enduring a day long session of couples therapy is more fun (and flies by faster) than this film... Village Voice
3.8
But mark Think Like A Man down as a rare winner in a genre Hollywood has found most difficult to master in recent years, romantic comedies that are bo .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
Before all of that, though, Merryman and Newmans script embraces its situational comedy setupfor better and worse. Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
Even though Think Like a Man espouses something akin to the philosophy in Beyonces Single Ladies(Put a Ring on It), it makes manipulation more fun tha .. Usa Today
3.5
Its a solid date movie, definitely one to watch until something better comes along. Screen It
1.0
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
3.5
Once Harvey himself disappears about halfway through, the movie has an easier time finding its own voice. The Wrap
2.0
Its also at least twenty minutes too long no romcom should ever be over 100 minutes, ensemble or no.The likeable cast in Think Like a Man ensures that .. View London
3.1
BOTTOM LINE Supririsingly engaging and often very funny, with a likable ensemble cast that overcomes the inevitable cliches. News Day
1.3
The more this alleged romantic comedy begs you to adore it, the more you wish you could block its calls. New York Post
2.0
But the laughs are too infrequent and lazy to do the cast justice. Az Central
3.1
Which brings me to the other wonderful thing: The slow motion is aimed at Henson. Boston
2.0
The sad thing about the movie is that the entire cast is good and extremely likable. Mountain X
4.0
As the types pile up, it will occur to you that its kind of amazing that humanity manages to procreate at all. Npr
2.0
A formulaic spin off of Steve Harveys bestseller peddling hackneyed gender war cliches and laughable (but not in a good way) insights, this nonetheles .. Guardian
2.0
But the game is something else again: fast and loose and rigged and stacked. Guardian
1.0
Despite their lousy taste in literature, the six women on display are so attractive that its impossible to believe they cant find more suitable suitor .. Daily Mail
3.5
Anyone who understands moviegoing demographics will tell you that African Americans and Hispanics are overrepresented often dramatically so among audi .. Salon
2.0
Opening with a series of animated vignettes, it charts courting rituals from prehistoric times right up to the present. Susang Ranger
3.8
One of the more unpromising comedies of the year has turned out ... pretty funny. Chicago Tribune
1.5
Its far too rare to see a mainstream comedy populated almost entirely by African American stars, and these actors all deserve better than being forced .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Any film that gives Curb Your Enthusiasms J.B. Smoove little more than a walk on needs more thought. Total Film
3.0
The execution almost overcomes the thinking in Think Like a Man. Almost. Detroit News
2.5
And it shouldnt come as a surprise when that formula shows up in film as well.
3.0
Weve seen these stories before, but not with this cast. Sometimes that makes all the difference. Hit Fix
2.5
But it thinks like an infomercial and for a pretty old fashioned product. Nj
2.0
One more caveat: Think Like a Man is little more than a glorified sitcom, but its made tolerable by an attractive cast that manages to add humanity to .. Movie Habit
2.0
The cheap production values, excessive length and lackadaisically paced editing ... kill what could have been a sharp comedy. E Online
1.5
If you want your own happy ending, you might put the book and the movie aside. Maki At The Movies
2.0
Think Like a Man fails to do this and doesnt even provide enough to make for a guilty pleasure. Cine Vue
3.0
Its a movie running about 20 minutes longer than it should but the snappy script keeps you interested, and laughing more than expected. Tamp A Bay
3.8
A funny, sprawling romantic comedy that attempts to say something significant about relationships. Occasionally, it has the ring of truth. Kansas City
3.1
Male/female relationships unfold as a constant power struggle, and the guys instinctively choose lying over truth every time. Red Eye Chicago
3.0
The cast is solid and likeable throughout which serves the movie well as youre left rooting for happy resolutions for all the couples involved. Stl Today
3.8
Despite the crass book promotion, the overlong film is harmless romantic fun thats well played. Stl Today
1.0
Nor will it bore or offend you, even if you find Mr. Harveys shtick more old school sexist than old school courtly. Ny Times
2.0
Real jokes.Theres barely a laugh out loud moment in the film, nor is there much in the way of real romance or passion. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
There is too much about the intricacies of gambling for it to be funny and its too light to be interesting. The Sun
2.0
When its not hackneyed and abusive to the concept of a tender relationship shared between two people, Think Like a Man is exceptionally unfunny, utili .. Brian Or Ndorf
3.5
That the whole thing clocks in north of two hours is nearly unforgivable. But its all so frivolous and light in touch that it still manages to be fun. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.1
As previously noted, Think Like a Man still works better than one might expect largely on the strength of its able and entertaining cast.
3.1
SHARE By , Think Like a Man is a rare thing: a studio backed romantic comedy with a whos who of young, attractive, talented African American actors wh .. Js Online
3.5
Its a movie that could have been better but works on its own terms its funny, clever, and even sweet. Hollywood Chicago
3.0
The charming performances which are neither too silly nor too dramatic go a long way, feeling realistic enough, but primarily, being keen to make us l .. What Culture
4.5
Think Like a Man works, largely because it features a huge cast that is both talented and charming. This movie is a lot of fun, even if it is rather p .. Bowling Green Daily News
1.9
The only thing successfully done with this film is publicize Steve Harveys book, which seems to have been the main goal all along.
2.5
When the movie was over, I remember saying, Well, that wasnt terrible. (Im sure Screen Gems will be calling any moment to put that pull quote on their .. Fat Guys At The Movies
2.0
Despite the best efforts of some solid character actors, a muddled plot means this self help themed film neither engages nor entertains. The National
2.0
Schematic and borderline dogmatic, Think Like a Man still gives welcome space for its charming cast to behave and misbehave becomingly. Entertainment Time
3.0
Movies that claim to have answers to lifes relationship questions should really offer up those answers. Tri City Herald
4.5
We have The Dreamer, The Player, The 90 Day Rule Girl, The Woman Who Is Her Own Man, Mamas Boys, The Ring Girl, The Non Committer, The Single Mom, etc ..
3.1
Relatable moments are easily the highlights of the movie, and they pop up frequently enough to make this boys club believable. Boston Phoenix
3.0
A really fun date movie until every couple has to break up and try to get back together. The Scorecard Review
4.0
Now I can only hope it doesnt take another year before we get another film like this thats enjoyable for everyone. Wp Me
3.5
Black or indeed any audiences gagging from Tyler Perrys sugary depiction of Afro American middle classes will welcome director Storys wittier approach .. Sky
3.8
Strangely enough, Think Like A Man isnt the first movie based on a self help book, but it may be the best. Miami
3.0
Drastically overlong, burdened by too many stories about too many couples who are too one dimensional to be relatable. Film.com
3.1
What is essentially a shameless and overlong infomercial for Steve Harveys dating advice book becomes more tolerable and even enjoyable at times with .. Ut Sandiego
2.5
As cheesy and trite as it comes off from its general outline, the particular pleasures it offers are enjoyable and reasonably consistent. MSN Movies
3.0
The cast gives the usual rom com banter as much sizzle as they can, and theres a whole second level of pleasurein seeing these stars get a chance to p .. Movie Mom
4.0
But despite its cloying genuflections to its source material, Think Like a Man is rowdy and funny and showcases an immensely likable ensemble cast it .. Movie Line
2.0
Think Like a Man is a unique achievement in cinema. It is possibly the first two hour big screen informercial. Kc Active
3.8
Dont get too put off by the hodge podge format, just sit back and enjoy the ride. Dwight Brown Ink
4.5
Not to be taken seriously, this is a fun rom com disguised as a buddy movie. Digital Journal
2.5
Even though we have too many characters and too many subplots to follow the movie still comes up short on material.
4.0
The film is not only a great romantic and funny film, but its destined to be a classic! The chemistry among the cast is beyond the charts. Everyone sh .. BlackFilm.com
3.0
This sharp, multi racial adult relationship comedy has enough witty zingers and uses a zesty cast to overcome some structural issues and a too long ru .. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
2.3
Hollywood needs a non fiction self help book about how to say no to pitches for adaptations of non fiction, self help books. Charismatic actors sadly ..
3.8
So laugh out loud funny that I strongly urge you to sit near the front of the theater, since the audience din drowned out a lot of dialogue at the scr .. Aalbc It
3.8
But the enjoyment of this film is watching the characters hang out and interact with each other.Director Tim Story (Barbershop and the Fantastic Four .. Jeffrey Manderson Blog Spo ..
2.0
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4.4
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