Think Like a Man (2012) DVD - Romantic Comedy Movie for Date Night & Girls' Night In

I treated myself to some me time and went to see this movie alone when it was showing in the theaters. Once on DVD I made the purchase for our movie library and we watched over and over. We (my husband and I) are still watching and this is going to make a great movie around the holidays.I love the truth about the mamma boy as many men still seek the attention and approval of their mothers and these type of men are hard to be with in relationships because they put their mothers first and don't seem to understand that their wife comes first. I like this part of the movie because it shows how even though men do this, their mothers have gone on with their lives and will continue to live even though the man is missing out on his wife, because he is so concerned about the cares of his mother and seeking her attention instead of seeking his wife. (remember the apples does not fall to far from the tree, even if it is mother/son). This type of relationship is unhealthy and has boundary issue. (remember when you marry you do marry the family, the myth that you don't is wrong).Other parts of the movie were great as well.. all parts of the movie will make you laugh, bring joy and make you think. This is at best a fun movie that will teach you some good lessons, and confirm a lot of things you may have been thinking.I like how it shows the different type's of men and their mindsets.. Most men say it gives all of their secrets away. Many older women that I have talked to about the movie have told me, been there did that and there is nothing new the movie can teach them because they have lived this and know many of the games men play.As for me, it was just great entertainment and pure fun to see this played out on the big screen. This movie will not disappoint even if you do know all of the games men play..Women should set standards and not lower their standards. As it is a man comes in knowing what he wants and what he is willing and going to do. He already knows what his intentions are. So I am glad this movie was made, because it will at least make women think and get them to think about standards, respect, and wanting more for them selves than to let just anyone walk over them. Women do deserve better treatment than the songs, and media give them.There may not be a perfect man, but at least you can be in a relationship and have your standards set and met.This movie shows you how men do sit around and talk about women, and what some minds sets are and how they choose you. This is a wake up call that puts a fun spin on relationships.I also love how the married man takes responsibility for his hanging out with the fellows and the responsibility he has to his family.. Many men don't do this and think that work, friends, mother, sister, brother come before his household (wife children). This was a great point in the movie to show how some men do know what their priority really is. Face it "honor begins at home" (Courageous movie).And men need to understand that they have to honor their household before anything and anyone else. This character shows that.To me Kevin Hart was not over the top like some have said... Men do cry and men do cry in the dark (check out the play men cry in the dark). Men have emotions as well, and many don't want to separate from their wives but will not admit to the truth and will act strong around their friends and blood family members, and even co workers. So to me he played this part well and showed the truth to this issue.I love Gabrielle Union's role and part in this movie with the exception of the illicit substance. Great clean up role for her. This will help her to change her image as I like to see her in positive role and not the ones that show her taking other people's man. This will also show African American women the other options they have.It was nice to see some different actors (Kelly Rowland) and many others. And to see some of the same.. good mix of actors. And all of them played their role well.The book and movie are both great. This is pure fun sit back and relax and enjoy. You will learn some things, but still treat your relationship with real life and know that your spouse is human, this is just comedy.Other great movies to view along with this one: Undertaking Betty, Marriage Chronicles, She Devil, What My Husband Doesn't Know (play with Michelle Williams, Brian White), Derailed with Clive Owens Jennifer Aniston, A Good man is hard to find, Unfaithful with Richard Gere, What goes around comes around (play by David E Talbert, Cheaper to keep her (the play with Brian McKnight), Love me or Leave me (the play) War of the roses, and Everyday Black Man.Also the movie What Men Think (with Erica Giles, Bj Williams, Adam Rennie, and Natasha Noreiga) is really a great movie. If you watch noting else from the movie list above, watch this movie and Marriage Chronicles. Then work in the other movies from the above list. You will not be disappointed with Think like a man or any movies that I have listed.Other great books to read along with this movie and the book that goes with this movie are as follows:Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not HurtingTerrie WilliamsLiving Well, Despite Catching Hell: The Black Woman's Guide to Health, Sex and HappinessMelody T. McCloud M.DWhy Black Men Love White Women: Going Beyond Sexual Politics to the Heart of the MatterRajen Persaud, Karen HunterHow to Love a Black ManRonn Elmore and How to Love a Black Woman by the same authorIs Marriage for White People?: How the African American Marriage Decline Affects EveryoneRalph Richard BanksThis movie and the above movies and books will make a great additions to your movie and book library! Enjoy!Funny, heart warming, romantic!...a Rom Com best!!!Think Like A Man was the first of three romantic-comedies produced by Will Packer. It focused upon four couples and two friends Michael (Terrence J) and Candace (Regina Hall), Dominic (Michael Ealy) and Lauren (Taraj P. Henson), Zeke (Romany Malco) and Mya (Meagan Good), and Jeremy (Jerry Ferrara) and Kristen (Gabrielle Union) along with Cedric (Kevin Hart) and Bennett (Gary Owen). The men all believe that they are doing good but the women all find out about a book by Steve Harvey called Think Like A Man that completely changes how they look at relationships. Mya is the one effected the most telling Zeke that they have to go on 90 dates before they have sex. They even have to go out several times before he can go inside her house. Kristen demands that Jeremy who is a slacker grow up and apply himself and get a job. Steve Harvey constantly appears in the film explaining his main points about men and women. The question was could the men adapt and save their relationships?Of course, there’s lots of comedy as well. For instance, when all the men are having a drink they ask Bennett if white men are born with good credit. He says yes. Later Jeremy said that Bennett wasn’t white he was clear. Or there’s when Michael drops Candace off at home after a date and her son opens the door and asks him did he touch his mama?The success of the movie came from screenplay writers Keith Marryman and David Newman creating different types of relationships and interesting character interactions. There were plenty of laughs along the way.CLove this movieI watched this movie and I liked the message it delivers in a way. But they based only on certain type of men and women. I also read the book I stole it from my wife and read it. I didn't agree with every single thing but it does give good pointers somehow. I got the book and movie for my sister that might give her an idea what direction she wants to take on her love life. I do think that the problem is how our brain works men and women are wired different. Women use their brains and hearts more than men do. And men usually don't know the real meaning of love until it hits them on the face. Women in the other hand are born with it. Now this decade women are more out spoken and want equality in this crazy society. Women have come a long way from past decades but they are becoming cold and want to act like men sometimes. Do not loose your essence its a gift, be women but choose wisely, its easy to make the wrong choice and hard to make the right one when you sometimes know its right. Men are becoming less interested in relationships because he can get one almost every night there is not much to conquer and fight for. When you give a man the challenge of trying to conquer a woman he will take it head on. That is the right time and opportunity for woman to show a man what love is, by the time he realizes he has conquered he is already in love. We men are a product of your behavior and you women are a product of our behavior. All that has to be done is change the way how we take things and act on them. And remember dont always go for looks and economic stability take a roll of the dice you might find your prince charming in a frogs body but with your intelligence and love you can turn him into the man of your dreams. I love my wife I felt something the first time I spoke to her and I said to myself I want to go out with her and the challenge started. By the time I realized she was mine we were at church getting married, I loved that woman in front of me, she was finally mine but I belonged to her the first moment she smiled at me. We have been together since 1995 married since 1999 under God's eyes when you profess love to one another that is it until death do us part and still I think I would search for her on the after life. We had our share of problems but our foundation is strong and I would do anything for her. She and my daughters are my life but sometimes life blinds you and don't see it. Relationships are a working progress you have to water them in order for them to grow strong. Got of subject for a moment there, well going back to the review its a good movie I recommend it.In a world where men and women are always battling for power in their relationship what would happen if someone were to produce a book that tells all of the secrets from one side of things. Steve Harvey has created a book called Act Like a Woman, Think Like a Man which 4 women discover but will they manage to shift the power of their relationships before the guys discover what they are up to?This film is full of great performances and a clever story which make for a good film that if well worth checking out. This is a comedy but don't expect laughs throughout as it is more so based on the premise rather than trying to throw laughs in where they would not work.Daft but well-acted rom-com, based on a self-help book by a man telling women what to do to keep a man -- because we really need that, don't we? I only bought this because it's got the wonderful Taraji P Henson (of 'Empire' and 'Person of Interest'). The ensemble cast is meant to illustrate different types of character presumably given in the book e.g. player, single mother (that's a type?), non-committer, career woman (have you ever heard the term 'career man'?) Unfortunately it takes the film quite along time to establish who is which type, so the story doesn't get going for a while.After that, it's all pretty predictable, of course: it's a Hollywood rom-com so it's not going to change your life or expectations in any way. The direction and camera work are good, so's the acting, the plot's kind of OK for its sort -- the script could have been sharper and funnier.Steve Harvey's relationship advice book got a film adaptation with an all-star ensemble cast. The age-old battle of the sexes is equipped with some fresh ground rules in the astute, contemporary romantic comedy, Think Like a Man. Watch and see for yourself ?I watched Think Like A Man at the cinema, but had to purchase it for my collection and I have watched it a few times since. Love me some relationship movies. I have a large collection and this film is really funny. Even my husband loved it when we saw it at the cinema and he is not a big relationship movie kind of guy. Buy it. The seller did not disappoint and it arrived in good time and in perfect condition.Loved reading this book. Very interesting and informative.