A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.... (Full plot summary below)
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A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.
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| Chicago TribuneMichael PhillipsThe 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. |
| San Francisco ChroniclePeter HartlaubAn 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. |
| The Seattle TimesMoira MacdonaldWhat 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. |
| RogerEbert.comNell MinowWe don’t need funky tea to know what Ali is thinking; we just need Henson, who makes us care. |
| SlateInkoo KangA high-concept comedy about the domestication of a work-obsessed woman that nonetheless managed to win me over. |
| TheWrapCandice FrederickWhat 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. |
| The Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweIn 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. |
| Movie NationRoger MooreNo, 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. |
| IndieWireEric KohnThe ideas don’t cut that deep, but like its psychic protagonist, this movie knows exactly what its audience wants. |
| The Observer (UK)Simran HansCameos from Pete Davidson and 30 Rock’s Tracy Morgan are enjoyable diversions but the jokes themselves are less high-concept, hinging on the men’s thoughts, which are mostly predictable (and predictably crass). |
