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What Men Want
The film tells about the problems of four men (Karim, Amin, Tarek, Said), Karim's problem is the difficulty of communicating with women, which leads him to consult a psychiatrist who tells him that he suffers from women's phobia. Amine Is an entrepreneur, and his dream is to marry a supermodel. Tariq on the other hand is an actor with several transient relationships with women, while hoping to find the women of his life one day for marriage, Saeed, a surgeon, dreams of a rich woman who builds a private clinic for him
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Plot Summary
Ali Davis is a successful sports agent who feels overlooked by her male colleagues. After a particularly frustrating night, she makes a drunken wish to be able to hear men's thoughts. Waking up the next morning, she discovers her wish has come true, giving her an unprecedented advantage in her professional and personal life.
Critical Reception
What Men Want received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised Taraji P. Henson's performance and the film's entertaining premise, others found the story to be predictable and not as groundbreaking as its predecessor.
What Reviewers Say
Taraji P. Henson delivers a charismatic performance that elevates the film.
The premise is a fun twist on the original, but the execution is often formulaic.
While entertaining, the film struggles to offer fresh insights into gender dynamics.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'What Men Want,' finding it a funny and entertaining movie. Many viewers appreciated Taraji P. Henson's lead role and the film's humor, though some felt the plot was somewhat predictable.
Fun Fact
The film is a standalone sequel to the 2000 film 'What Women Want,' starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt, but features a new cast and a gender-swapped premise.
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