Something New
Seen it?2006 | 99 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Four Weddings and a Funeral or Much Ado About Nothing, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
Kenya McQueen thought she had it all: a successful career, good friends and family. There was just one thing she didn't have under control: her love life. All that changes when she meets sexy, free-spirited Brian Kelly. But when her ideal man arrives on the scene, Kenya must decide between the relationship everyone expects and the romance no one expected.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sanaa Hamri
- Sanaa LathanKenya McQueen
- Simon BakerBrian Kelly
- Blair UnderwoodMark Harper
- Wendy Raquel RobinsonCheryl
- Taraji P. HensonNedra
- Golden BrooksSuzette
- Mike EppsWalter
- Donald FaisonNelson McQueen
- Alfre WoodardJoyce McQueen
- Earl BillingsEdmund McQueen