Synopsis
Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues.
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Cast
- Taraji P. HensonAlison "Ali" Davis
- Aldis HodgeWill
- Josh BrenerBrandon Wallace
- Tracy MorganJoe 'Dolla' Barry
- Shane Paul McGhieJamal Barry
- Erykah BaduSister
- Richard RoundtreeSkip Davis
- Tamala JonesMari
- Wendi McLendon-CoveyOlivia
- Phoebe RobinsonCiarra
Recommendations
- 75
Chicago Tribune
The story is a lot harder on its female protagonist than the 2000 film was on its male equivalent. This makes a depressing amount of sense, given what women are up against in most workplaces. Henson’s Ali plays both the dramatic encounters and the slapstick opportunities for higher stakes than Gibson ever did. - 75
San Francisco Chronicle
An unexpected pleasure that’s heartfelt at times and humorous throughout. Yes, the plot is ridiculous and often coarse. Yes, the story is predictable. Yes, a condom stuck to a women’s jacket is played for laughs. But it’s a very steep uphill climb from there. - 75
The Seattle Times
What we have here is mostly a straight-up, mildly raunchy rom-com, where everyone learns lessons and gets a happy ending. But Shankman gives it all an agreeable bounce, and Henson (better known for dramatic roles, in “Hidden Figures,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and TV’s “Empire”) zestfully dives into the comedy. - 70
TheWrap
What Men Want” obviously doesn’t reinvent the wheel, and its biggest laughs are in the trailers, but it is a fun romp that manages to also confront a real-world issue. - 63
Movie Nation
No, it’s not on a par with “Bridesmaids” or “Girls’ Trip.” The sentimental stuff, the piercing insights Ali picks up about men, are instantly forgettable. But Henson plays the hell out of this part, no subtlety allowed. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
In the end, it’s a rather conventional feature that satisfies expectations rather than challenging them. As a result, this adaptation looks unlikely to stir the passionate devotion that could confirm it as first-rate comedy material. - 60
Variety
But the thoughts she overhears don’t, for the most part, have the snap of comic surprise. They just fill in the walking alpha blanks we already know. - 58
IndieWire
The ideas don’t cut that deep, but like its psychic protagonist, this movie knows exactly what its audience wants.
