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Think Like a Man
2012 122 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.4
Comedy, Romance
Director: Tim Story
🎭 Based on
«Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man»
bySteve Harvey
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Description
The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice in Steve Harvey’s book, Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, to get more of what they want from their men. When the men realize that the women have gotten a hold of their relationship “playbook,” they decide that the best defense is a good offense and come up with a plan to use this information to their advantage.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$91.55M
Worldwide:
$96.07M
Starring
Chris Brown
Actor
Gabrielle Union
Actor
Kevin Hart
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 14 nominations total
Key opinion
Think Like a Man is a lighthearted, ensemble-driven romantic comedy that resonates with audiences through relatable, everyday relationship dynamics. While some viewers criticize its predictable plot and reliance on gender stereotypes, many praise its charming cast and feel-good tone.
| Acting | The ensemble cast delivers authentic, engaging performances that bring depth to their respective relationship archetypes. | |
| Direction | The film utilizes an effective, multi-threaded narrative structure that manages to balance several character storylines cohesively. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed by some as sharp and witty, while others find the reliance on Steve Harvey's source material and gender-war tropes to be predictable or clichéd. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor are divided; many appreciate the lighthearted, urban tone, whereas others find certain comedic elements and stereotypes to be irritating or lackluster. |