What Men Want
Directed by Adam Shankman
- comedy
- romance
The story
Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues.
What it’s like
Bright, glossy studio comedy with the saturated, evenly lit look of a mid-budget Hollywood romcom: warm daylight in sleek Chicago offices and bars, pastel-and-chrome interiors, bold primary wardrobe against clean white walls, and a fast, mobile camera that favors medium shots and quick cutaways when the inner-monologue gags land. Sound is upbeat pop and hip-hop, with the score leaning on bouncy synth-and-strings cues and comic sound effects punctuating each overheard thought. The vibe is breezy, playful and affectionate, a feel-good Saturday-afternoon comedy that works as easy background or a light comfort watch. Pacing is brisk and sitcom-like, with running gags and montages keeping things moving, and the emotional register stays warm and teasing rather than sharp. The arc follows a career-driven woman who learns to balance ambition, self-respect and romance. Intensity is very low: some crude sexual humor and innuendo, mild profanity, no real violence, no gore and no frightening moments. It suits viewers who want a lighthearted, broadly funny romantic comedy with a confident heroine and nothing heavy.
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