Think Like A Man Too By Wilson Morales
When ‘Think Like a Man’ came out in 2012 and defied expectations to become a breakout hit with over $90M at the box office, part of its success stemmed from the film having an ensemble with good chemistry and a script filled with great laughs and romance, highlighted by Kevin Hart. Inspired by Steve Harvey’s best-selling book Act Like a Lady, Think Like A Man and two years later, director Tim Story, producer Will Packer and the whole cast are back for ‘Think Like a Man Too’ and the setting has changed from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. What attracted audiences to seeing a film about couples and their relationships may want to avoid a film that has less humor, romance and any substance.
Everyone’s in Vegas for the wedding of Michael (Terrence J) and Candace (Regina Hall), who still has to deal with the fact that he’s still a momma’s boy. Not only is Loretta (Jenifer Lewis) in town and taking control of the wedding plans but any chance she gets, she takes jabs at reminding Candace on being an older woman, a single mom, and not a good fit for her son.
Meanwhile, Cedric (Kevin Hart) looks to be the center of attention as he’s somewhat been elected the best man and has rented out the biggest suite at the hotel, much to the chagrin of his not-in-town wife (Wendy Williams). Now that their marriage is back on track from the last film, Jeremy (Jerry Ferrera) and Kristen (Gabrielle Union) are looking to expand, but Jeremy’s not sure about parenthood. Happy that they are in a relationship, Mya (Meagan Good)’s not thrilled to keep hearing about Zeke (Romany Malco) and his previous “Zeke the Freak” days. Lauren (Taraji P. Henson) and Dominic (Michael Ealy) may be together now, but their career paths may lead them apart.
As soon as everyone meets up at the lobby, the guys and girls go on their separate routes to enjoy what is supposed to be great bachelor/ bachelorette evening, but planned events get sidetrack that may have an impact on the upcoming nuptials.
The first film dealt with the guys and their insecurities and this time, the audience gets to see the girls together and what they do as friends. Aside from Kevin Hart, who continues to bring in his A game as today’s funniest comedian, the rest of the film falls way short of becoming a good sequel. Gone is the spark that existed between the couples and in place are performances filled with blandness. Segments from other films such as ‘The Hangover’, ‘What Happens in Vegas’, ‘Bridesmaids’ and most recently ‘Last Vegas’ are seen in here, and it only makes one cringe, waiting for a burst of laughs. Besides Hart, the only other person is actually Jenifer Lewis, who always provides a sense of wisdom and humor is her roles. A chuckle or two may stem from the ‘Magic Mike’ and music video scenes, but nothing else may warrant a return to pleasure.
