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Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues.
Ali Davis is a successful sports agent who feels constantly overshadowed by her male colleagues. After a particularly frustrating night out, she bumps her head and wakes up with the ability to hear men's inner thoughts. Initially disoriented, Ali soon realizes this newfound power could be the key to gaining a competitive edge in her career and navigating her personal life.
What Men Want received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Taraji P. Henson's performance but finding the humor and plot predictable. Audiences generally had a more positive reception, enjoying the comedic elements and the film's modern take on a classic premise.
Taraji P. Henson shines in a role that showcases her comedic timing and charisma.
The film offers a fresh, female-led perspective on the "hear thoughts" trope.
Despite a strong lead, the plot occasionally treads predictable ground.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's humor and Taraji P. Henson's engaging performance, finding it an entertaining and relatable romantic comedy with a feminist slant. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, the story followed a familiar trajectory.
The film is a spiritual successor to the 2000 film 'What Women Want,' starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt, but with the genders of the protagonists reversed.
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Well, it has less that 5 Stars and I think that is a very good thing. Less than a year ago giving a movie like "What Men Want" anything less than a perfect score would have created a Ghostbusters style backlash to anyone that even remotely ...
Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. While it's potentially problematic for many of the same reasons for the Mel Gibson "What Women Want", I think this is a much better version, and a good modernization. It's also a good wa...
I knew there was a What a Women Want reboot in the works, and my interest was **zero**. I heard they were flipping the script a la genders, and it was still zee - row. Cast Taraji P. Henson in the lead and I was like: "Fuck... I'm gon...
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