Rated PG-13, 122 minutes
"Think Like A Man" is the new urban relationship comedy based on the Steve Harvey best-selling self-help book "Act Like a Lady, Think Like A Man" that tries to shed light on what men and women go through in dating. Featuring a talented cast including Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall and Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson, the fun but overlong comedy intersects too many stories with uneven pacing and a second act that slows things down too much. Directed by Tim Story of "Barbershop" fame, comedian Hart is the scene stealer with his broad antics, but they grow a little tiresome and annoying after awhile (though it is funny to see the undersized funnyman paired with the statuesque talk show host Wendy Williams). Union, Henson and especially Hart are mostly eye candy going through the paces; we've seen this before and done better. A few heartwarming moments still can't make up for the false, pat finale that tries too hard for a happy ending that literally ties up all storylines. The forgettable, crowd-pleasing "Think Like a Man" goes too long, but there are a few entertaining moments along the way.
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