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      I Like It Like That

      R 1994 1h 45m Drama List
      89% Tomatometer 70 Reviews 91% Audience Score 2,500+ Ratings Chino (Jon Seda) isn't the best husband to Lisette (Lauren Vélez). His job as a bicycle messenger can barely support them and their three children, and he's having an affair with another woman in the neighborhood. After Chino is arrested for looting, Lisette is forced to find work on her own. By chance she happens to land a job as an assistant to a record executive. When Chino gets out of prison, he's shocked to discover Lisette is a changed woman -- one who might not need him anymore. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      A richly textured romantic comedy, I Like It Like That draws on a smart script and spirited performances to tell a refreshingly original story.

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      Anderson Jones Detroit Free Press Martin pries spirited performances from her young cast. She shepherds the striking Velez winningly from her stage work into an inspired film performance, and she wrenches both machismo and vulnerability from Seda. Rita Moreno also does a fine turn. Rated: 3/4 Mar 2, 2022 Full Review Jami Bernard New York Daily News As the movie progresses, just when you think a cliché is coming, the camera wards it off by shifting to the subtler viewpoint. In this way, a bright urban comedy yields emotional truths about pride, doubt, selfhood and love. Rated: 3.5/4 Mar 2, 2022 Full Review Eleanor Ringel Cater Atlanta Journal-Constitution It's a heck of a debut by a filmmaker who's obviously drawn to complex human predicaments. complex human predicaments. Besides, any film that takes "Try a Little Tenderness" as its theme song has its heart in the right place. Mar 2, 2022 Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) Funny and touching, it’s a tribute to the tenacity of mothers, the vibrancy of New York City, and the importance of community as well as family. Feb 13, 2024 Full Review Justin Brown Medium Popcorn This was a very authentic and progressive reflection of the 90's in the Bronx and somehow doesn't feel dated. It's a very distinct vibe that really works because of the amazing talent that is Lauren Vélez. Rated: 3/5 Sep 25, 2023 Full Review Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn Even though we're following a relatively toxic relationship, this is a great time capsule of the times and Bronx. The performances were solid and the soundtrack was great. Rated: 3/5 Sep 25, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Maria C THIS MOVIE IS LOVE. This movie is so tender yet fierce with such intensity you can FEEL it through the screen trust me. Made me cry, giggle, and even blush! I LOVE THIS MOVIE top 3 for real. A must watch highly and strongly recommend!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/24 Full Review Audience Member Love this movie it's my life and it's Puerto Rican I'm Puerto Rican â?¤â?¤ð'< Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Crap. How did this end up as a Film Festival pic. The characters have the complexity of cardboard as they meet stereotypes well. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Shit is Real, funny, dramatic, romantic, all of the above. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is actually a good watch! You can't help but repeat some of the comedic wit after its done. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member I love this movie... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Synopsis Chino (Jon Seda) isn't the best husband to Lisette (Lauren Vélez). His job as a bicycle messenger can barely support them and their three children, and he's having an affair with another woman in the neighborhood. After Chino is arrested for looting, Lisette is forced to find work on her own. By chance she happens to land a job as an assistant to a record executive. When Chino gets out of prison, he's shocked to discover Lisette is a changed woman -- one who might not need him anymore.
      Director
      Darnell Martin
      Producer
      Ann Carli, Lane Janger
      Screenwriter
      Darnell Martin
      Production Co
      Columbia Pictures Corporation
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 1, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $1.7M
      Runtime
      1h 45m
      Sound Mix
      Stereo, Surround
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