What Men Want

  • 2019


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42 % Rotten
$ 11 Million
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Positive Reviews 51
Negative reviews 62
Average Rating 2.5/5
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3.0
It delivers exactly what you expect, in exactly the way you expect. EW
3.8
We dont need funky tea to know what Ali is thinking; we just need Henson, who makes us care. Rogerebert
3.0
Its a movie designed for watchability rather than cohesion and, no matter its progressive aims, still suffers from the same old problems. Indie Wire
1.5
This gambit of hers makes sense, in a connect the dots triumphing over sexism way, but it doesnt bring the movie much levity; its a generic romantic c .. Variety
3.0
Its a fun idea to gender flip the premise of Nancy Meyers 2000 romcom What Women Want (starring Mel Gibson), and a shrewd decision to recast the films .. The Guardian
3.0
These men dont want in the same excluded and exotically mysterious sense the women did. The Guardian
2.5
What Men Want often feels like its hiding a much more interesting film within itself.
2.5
What Men Want avoids some of the pitfalls of gender flipping, given how loose its connection to What Women Want is. But that doesnt mean its good.
1.5
The movie is not without its pleasures, though the violent zigzag between mainstream rom com and raunchy R rated sex farce (a used condom features in .. Vulture
4.5
Adam Shankmans reenvisioning nonetheless remains a high concept comedy that rarely contradicts genre standards or the formulaic feel good rulebook tha .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
The movie is really all about what she wants, consequences be damned.
1.5
The movie covers all its bases, determined to give every segment of the audience what it wants, with dubious success. The New York Times
2.0
What Men Want is pure shrug cinema: not bad so much as wispily superfluous, which may not come as a surprise if you can recall the similarly disposabl .. Telegraph
1.5
The film doesnt take the time to make us believe Ali deserves the reality check.
2.5
Besides not needing a film about what men wantits not like theyre an underrepresented and ignored populationWhat Men Want would rather be outrageously .. The Young Folks
3.0
In fact, she thinks shes missing out on opportunities because shes a woman when often its because her heart isnt in the right place. Cinema Blend
2.5
What Men Want is a solid comedy, in which Taraji P. Henson shines as the star, that also manages to somewhat compellingly explore bias against women. Screen Rant
2.5
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 aint it. The Globe And Mail
3.1
When the boss (Brian Bosworth, perfect) doesnt pitch that promotion her way, she blows a fuse. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
But the key doesnt fit and the position goes to a less deserving knuckle dragger. ReelViews
2.0
Shankman doesnt know what hes doing with the feature, so he does nothing, coasting on painfully inept jokes and sporadic ugliness to complete the job. Blu Ray
2.5
The actual lesson doesnt matter much here, or maybe its simply that the lesson doesnt make much sense. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
After man child Eddie (Chris Witaske) gets the promotion, Ali marches into her boss Nicks (Brian Bosworth) office where shes told she doesnt relate to ..
1.3
...an appealing premise thats employed to consistently underwhelming (and tedious) effect... Reel Film Reviews
3.5
What Men Want is refreshingly frank about the workplace dynamics Sure the end has a predictable rom com twist and some momentum issues. But great tune .. You Tube
1.5
I just wasnt feeling this remake. I wish that Taraji would take more care in choosing her roles. You Tube
4.5
A surprisingly candid & funny look at Type A women in male dominated workplaces. This is Taraji P Hensons best role to date, and a mix of Working Girl .. You Tube
1.0
Adam Shankmans movie isnt as defiantly feminist as it might have been...This might disappoint some observers, but Id have settled for the film being p .. The Times
4.0
As a film it is almost impossible to place on the ideological spectrum...Yet, from the first few scenes of this crackpot endeavour, it becomes blatant .. The Times
1.5
The characters in What Men Want are extremely likable and a number of the laughs are quite big. Its not great. But it gets the job done and is worthy .. Screen It
2.0
Giving old jokes a cosmetic facelift doesnt make the gags any fresher; it just makes you wish someone could have really rethought the concept for the .. Rolling Stone
4.5
Because thats what shes always seen around her: frivolous human connections less rooted in substance than in opportunity. The Wrap
2.5
So, whats the problem According to this film it isnt widespread sexism, but Ali. News Day
1.5
Shankman was free to be creative and even a tiny bit profound. But instead of smarts, we get farts. New York Post
2.0
You dont have to be endowed with an otherworldly gift to know that What Men Want will do little to please the men or women watching it. Az Central
2.5
Its the kind of picture in which half the cast seem to have come equipped with their own stand up comedy routines and are determined to deliver them n .. Smh
2.0
The biggest obstacle for most remakes these days is that there really isnt anywhere to go with them. Mountain X
1.5
What Men Wants misses the opportunity to drag through the unutterable sludge of the male psyche, trolling for dirty thoughts or more eccentric digress .. Npr
4.5
Though Ali doesnt do anything too outlandish with her new powers, she still wrings some adventure out of them. ( Slate
2.0
The Oscar nominated, Emmy winning Henson does much of the heavy lifting with an impressive physical performance thats tuned into the fine art of slaps .. Flim List
1.5
Its not that What Men Want isnt enjoyable, its just that, while youre watching, you get the sense that it could have been so much more. This film is p .. Film Inquiry
2.5
Flimsy sex farce, despite Taraji P. Hensons exuberant performance. Susang Ranger
2.0
Its a preposterous setup that runs out of steam incredibly quickly. Flickering Myth
4.5
Its no surprise that honesty proves to be the best policy and sincerity the best judge; theres little philosophical heft to the story and little origi .. New Yorker
2.0
Shankman assuredly carries the complications along with a breezy pace and a fierce attention to Alis every mood swing. Boston Herald
3.8
Hensons shameless in the mugging department, and Shankmans tendency to cut away to another pop eyed reaction shot puts the obvious in obvious. Yet who .. Chicago Tribune
2.0
An excellent cast elevates a wacky, crowded script with too few, actual jokes and a disappointingly conventional denouement. The Irish Times
1.5
The film we get thankfully ends up falling somewhere in between these tired extremes, resulting in a comedy that probably isnt as funny as it thinks i .. Birth Movies Death
2.0
What begins as a standard gross out affair (with a prosthetic #MeToo limb clumsily grafted to the body) ends in a treacly, glib, made for TV wasteland .. Standard
4.5
Movies about women shouldnt only be retreads of male stories, but Taraji P. Henson and Tina Gordons script make What Men Want nuanced enough to resona .. Pajiba
1.9
Henson delivers a ferocious performance that feels fresh, determined and, best of all, unapologetically feminine. Movie Freak
1.0
A dim, grim and irritating farce, on a two hour search and destroy mission for your sense of humour. Herald Sun
3.0
Yet the weirdest thing about What Men Want is that it almost doesnt need its mind reading premise at all. Consequence Of Sound
2.5
What Men Want doesnt give its protagonist space to grow From a storytelling perspective, the problem with What Men Want is that Ali doesnt have very f .. Vox
3.0
The films charm offensive breaks down most of the narrative barriers to enjoyment, and with Erykah Badu and Tracy Morgan making great hay with their r .. Hey U Guys
3.0
This movie relies completely on Henson, cutting loose as a woman whos both on top and bugging out uncontrollably. Shes a riot with broad comedy... Now Toronto
4.5
Image: PR picture) It turns out the title What Men Want doesnt quite fit here, because it seems men dont actually want her to succeed, their thoughts .. Mirror
1.5
This poor movie... and these jokes... they are just picking this poor story apart like buzzards. You Tube
3.0
The moments of real cringe are balanced out by genuinely big laughs; the film doesnt take itself too seriously, and neither should you. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
VERDICT: A largely uninspired rehash of Mel Gibsons infamous noughties rom com strands a talented cast in subpar fare. Nz Herald
2.0
What Men Want feels stuck in the 2000s due to dull direction and rote plot devices. Flicks
3.0
Meanwhile, Brener, as Alis right hand man, steals every moment hes on camera. Cleve Land
3.0
The plot is predictable to the last programmed giggle. But Henson is pretty terrific; if you can stand comical histrionics done with style while pitch .. Ft
2.0
The messages in this clumsy comedy are not new: men and women might as well be from different planets, and careerism comes at a price. Its not very fu .. Independent Ie
1.5
Even the best efforts of Taraji P. Henson cant save What Men Want. Stuff
3.5
The movie isnt terribly insightful about the differences between the genders. The Filmy Ap
2.0
Instead, director Adam Shankman (The Wedding Planner, Hairspray) spoon feeds the usual drivel and deliverance. Patriot Ledger
1.5
For a film that touts female empowerment and regularly throws around mentions to the Me Too movement, What Men Want is a shallow, retrograde workplace .. Film
3.8
Henson, easily one of the more under appreciated actresses working today, is absolutely terrific here.
3.8
Henson displays impeccable comedic timing in creating a character who is deeply flawed but inherently likable, and someone were rooting for every step .. Chicago Sun Times
1.5
If you really want to see a romantic comedy go check this out, but if you really want to see Taraji and enjoy yourself go in with low expectations. Punch Drunk Critics
3.0
Director Adam Shankman (The Wedding Planner, A Walk to Remember) cant shake his romantic comedy roots. Movie Web
3.0
Pretty funny reimagining on Mel Gibsons What Women Want with Taraji P. Henson getting the last laugh(s) this time. Dead Line
3.5
It doesnt matter if its her dad, Skip (Richard Roundtree), one night stand turned love interest Will (Aldis Hodge), or a random stranger on the street .. Solzy At The Movies
3.0
As her boss (Brian Bosworth) puts it, she doesnt connect with men. Film Avclub
3.8
Shankman gives it all an agreeable bounce, and Henson zestfully dives into the comedy. Seattle Times
1.5
Giving the original material a new signature sheen doesnt help matters either. Fresh Fiction
4.5
Cue predictable situations, buoyed by Hensons irrepressible high energy personality. East Bay Express
3.5
Morgan isnt the only SNL bred cast member in this eccentric rom com, current SNL cast member Pete Davidson makes an appearance as the closeted gay co .. Black Girl Nerds
1.5
This gender bending sort of reboot of Nancy Meyers 2000 film is derivative, unfunny, and unworthy of Taraji P. Hensons towering talents. Original Cin
2.5
The overheard mens thoughts are funny at times a sequence where Ali gatecrashes the weekly poker game is a highlight but overall it feels a bit artifi .. The Australian
2.0
19 years later, the same criticisms for What Women Want applies to this reimagining where it doesnt take proper advantage of its enticing premise to d .. Rendy Reviews
1.9
The other big problem with What Men Want is that, despite its R rating, it doesnt feel like it goes hard enough. Third Coast Review
2.0
Erykah Badu steals the show as a funny medium, but this doesnt save the film. Daily Film Fix
3.1
Best to forget it ever happened, right And yet, What Men Want is an unexpected pleasure thats heartfelt at times and humorous throughout. Datebook Sfchronicle
1.3
Mostly, this is a film that still thinks people having a hard time navigating a beaded curtain is funny and that surprise S&M sex is hysterical. Ap News
3.1
Interestingly, though, shes not much better than her dude bro co workers. Film Frenzy
2.5
What Men Want might not be exactly what YOU want, but itll probably do.
1.5
And its good for her that she doesnt have too many reservations about using that against them. Battleship Pretension
2.5
The script restricts Henson in staid material that could have explored its colorful verve more resourcefully. Screen Anarchy
3.0
It doesnt help the ideals borrow from every romantic comedy in the book, and the thoughts she hears from her co workers dont have the snap or surprise .. The Only Critic
3.1
This kind of comedy should look effortless, but everybody here is working very, very hard. Heral
1.5
Henson dominates the movie, but cant entirely rise above the movies sitcom conceits. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.0
Which is ultimately what this is: just another romantic comedy full of blah rom com tropes. Crooked Marquee
4.0
The funny script doesnt stoop to cheap jokes and instead targets humor that will appeal to more cosmopolitan females (and yes, theres plenty for men t .. Screen Zealots
4.0
The original Shaft, Richard Roundtree, 76, portrays Alis dad, Skip. Aarp
1.5
Although the comedy carries the movie, at the heart of it is the surprising message about the burdens placed on women in male dominated areas. Geeks Of Color
4.5
The writers have ensured the #MeToo undertones are included in the script, masked with comic levity. Iol Co Za
2.0
But he doesnt seem to have much of a feel about how to make this raunchy comedy about workplace inequality much more than a broad, lazy swipe at an ea .. Parade
2.5
Its just not as funny, progressive or challenging as the concept a gender swapped remake of the Mel Gibson starrer What Women Want would have allowed .. Entertainment Ie
2.0
That film starred Helen Hunt alongside a pre Sugar Tits Mel Gibson as a confident mans man who magically acquires the ability to hear womens thoughts. Metro Weekly
1.5
The film quickly devolves into an uneven, underdeveloped, ungainly mishmash that contradicts its own premises. At Home In Hollywood
1.5
And when shes being introspective, she admits it: Winning doesnt matter if youre a horrible person. Dwight Brown Ink
2.5
But lets be clear: that isnt to say the concept was cursed from the start. Film Monthly
1.5
All in all, this bland, overlong film swings and misses way more often than it connects.
4.5
Since then, shes generally been bigger than the roles shes taken. Memphis Flyer
2.0
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the inclusiveness and polished quality of a film that doesnt seem to be getting a fair shake on Rotten Tomatoes .. Mediaversity Reviews
2.0
Except, What Men Want While Women Are Having a Girls Night isnt a good mashupat least not with this recipe. idobi.com
2.5
She has the best numbers of any agent, shes hungry for the job, and shes confident enough to know she deserves it. High Def Digest
3.1
A charming and relevant story elevated by Taraji P. Hensons lead performance.
3.0
Writers Tina Gordon, Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory cant avoid the stereotyping traps so often associated with this kind of storyline. Times of Malta
3.5
What Women Want is a gal pal popcorn comedy with more laughs than you might expect from its silly Hollywood fantasy premise, largely thanks to Taraji .. We Are Movie Geeks
2.0
Except for ticking the right diversity boxes and a few funny moments, this isnt even what women want let alone what men want. Flavourmag
2.0
The disastrous first half hour alone absolutely does no favors for Hensons Ali Davis in portraying her, not only as a nasty, foul mouthed sports agent .. Jmuvies Blog Spot
0.5
Maybe someday someone will get some intriguing mileage out of this clever concept. Comicsverse
2.0
The Dream Team feature explores Shankmans directional style and highlights each cast members strengths.
3.0
But isnt that what Ali wants Like all films based on clever, funny ideas, What Men Want works admirably when it sticks to the reason it was made in th ..
3.0
An overlong setup doesnt give Taraji P. Hensons Ali her ability to hear mens thoughts until about midway through the movie. The Filtered Lens
2.0
And yet, oddly enough, for an R rated rom com, What Men Want plays things, well, pretty safe. Should I See It
1.5
Works with its tried plot device, resulting in the type of superficially pleasing comedy that audiences will lap up along with their snacks before it .. This is Film
2.0
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the first truly terrible film of 2019. Jamaica Gleaner
0.5
Proof that Taraji P. Henson can carry a film like its literally nobodys business.
3.5
What Men Want doesnt fully warrant a second telling of the story, but with Taraji P. Henson in the lead, its definitely worth a watch. DC Film Girl
3.0
Running at two hours, it overstays its welcome in favor of unnecessary subplots. Galveston Daily News
1.5
What Men Want follows every comedic beat and plot resolution youd expect it to; nothing about it is very surprising, including the private inner lives .. Mulling Movies
3.0
It still has that BET films feel that reminds me a bit of films like Think Like a Man, but it isnt quite so corny. City Press (South Africa)
1.5
What Men Want showcases the kind of mainstream, multiracial comedies that audiences seem to want, but as a vehicle for a talented, hard working perfor .. Moviefone
4.5
Taraji really invests in this film, just puts up a lot of energy for it, and its worth watching. WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
1.5
While Tarajis performance never wavers... her ability to save a movie is limited when the story is less developed than the character. The Star (Kenya)



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