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Thriller 'The Perfect Guy' Tops US Box Office

By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 September 2015

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'The Perfect Guy' managed to beat M Night Shyamalan’s ‘The Visit’ to take the top spot at the box office this weekend.

The Perfect Guy has topped the US box office this weekend, narrowly beating M Night Shyamalan’s horror comedy The Visit. Directed by David M Rosenthal, The Perfect Guy stars Sanaa Lathan as a successful lobbyist whose new boyfriend turns out to be a lot more dangerous than he seems.

Sanaa Lathan stars in The Perfect Guy.

The Perfect Guy opened to $26.7 million, more than doubling its $12 million budget. The film ended up surpassing all expectations, after being predicted to take in the $15 million range, it managed to find success despite receiving negative reviews from the critics, scoring just 31% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Michael Ealy - Los Angeles Premiere of Screen Gems' 'The Perfect Guy' at The WGA Theater - Arrivals at Writer's Guild Theater - Beverly Hills, California, United States - Wednesday 2nd September 2015

The Perfect Guy Trailer

The idea of the perfect man doesn't always hold up entirely. Sometimes, a person can seem perfect on the surface - too perfect, in fact - and hold a deep, dark secret beneath. Leah Vaughn (Sanaa Lathan) discovers this when she finally leaves Dave (Morris Chestnut), her long-term boyfriend, because he isn't ready to commit to the idea of children. Dating begins, and she soon meets Carter Duncan (Morris Chestnut) who seems like the perfect man for her. But when she accidentally discovers his darker side, she does her best to get away from him, only to find herself pursued by a very dangerous suiter.

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It's Boys Vs. Girls Once Again As The Group Hit Vegas In 'Think Like A Man Too' [Trailer]

By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 August 2014

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'Think Like A Man Too' sees Kevin Hart and his loved up friends get wild on a bachelor vs. bachelorette night in Las Vegas.

Five couples and one singleton decide to challenge each other to a men versus women bachelor and bachelorette party ahead of Michael and Candice's upcoming wedding in Las Vegas - but with a few of the relationships already under strain, how will their wild nights affect their partners?

The cast of 'Think Like A Man Too'
Kevin Hart [centre] takes the guys out for a wild weekend

'Think Like A Man Too' is finally set to hit the UK and, after the hilarity that ensued with the first 'Think Like A Man' movie in 2012, we have to admit we're excited. It would seem that the couples we wanted to live happily ever after are looking pretty solid with Michael (Terrence Jenkins) and Candice (Regina Hall) planning their upcoming nuptials in the romantic city of Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Think Like A Man Too Trailer

The trailer for 2014's comedy Think Like a Man Too, follows the exploits of the original film's cast as they work their way around Las Vegas on a stag and hen night. When Michael (Terrence J) and Candice (Regina Hall) decide to get married in Las Vegas, they set off with friends in tow, but as each couple arrives, they bring with them more than their fair share of baggage. Zeke (Romany Malco) is haunted by his womanizing past, causing a strain on his relationship with Mya (Meagan Good). Jeremy (Jerry Ferrara) and Kristen (Gabriel Union) are already married and trying for a baby, while Bennett (Gary Owen) and Tish (Wendi McLendon-Covey) struggle to regain the spark in their relationship. Dominic (Michael Ealy) and Lauren (Taraji P. Henson) are reunited for the first time in ages, and best man Cedric (Kevin Hart) is just happy to be away from his own wife.

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J.J Abrams' 'Almost Human' Won't Go Past Season 1 - Cancelled

By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 April 2014

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Almost Human - Definitely Cancelled

It’s been an up and down week for J.J Abrams. He finally announced his cast for his upcoming Star Wars Episode VII sequel, but his show ‘Almost Human’ has been cancelled by Fox, according to Variety.

JJ Abrams J.J Abrams has seen his show, 'Almost Human', get canceled

Almost Human followed the partnership of a suspicious cop (Karl Urban) and an android capable of emotion (Michael Ealy). The cast also includes Minka Kelly, Mackenzie Crook, Michael Irby, and Lili Taylor. It faired adequately with the critics, garnering enough positive reviews – or negative, depending on how you look at it – to sit at 62 on Metacritic.

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Review Round-Up: 'About Last Night'

By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 February 2014

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'About Last Night' has received largely positive reviews following its release in the US on Valentine's Day.

About Last Night has received a number of positive reviews followings its US release yesterday (14th February). The film's release has been deliberately timed to coincide with the Valentine's Day weekend and, from what the critics say, may be one of the better romantic dramas to see with your loved one.

Kevin Hart at the L.A. premiere of About Last Night.

The film is a remake of the 1986 film of the same name and is an adaptation of the play Sexual Perversity in Chicago by David Mamet. Kevin Hart (Little Fockers), Michael Ealy (The Good Wife), Regina Hall (The Best Man) and Joy Bryant (Parenthood) star.

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About Last Night Trailer

Bernie is your average party guy who enjoys picking up ladies for one-night-stands. After meeting Joan, he’s tells his friend Danny all about his night of passion and, as he gets to know her, decides that Danny also needs some loving in his life – though he finds himself much more of an introvert around women. He introduces Danny to Joan’s roommate Debbie, but when things start getting serious, Bernie starts to get a little bit jealous as he struggles to get something deep and meaningful out of his own relationship. Given that both couples started their liaison in the same way, Bernie starts to wonder why he can’t commit, while Danny starts to worry that he’s committing too soon.

‘About Last Night’ is a rom-com that deals with how relationships develop between different people in the same circumstances. Originally based on the 1974 play 'Sexual Perversity in Chicago' by David Mamet ('Hannibal', 'Ronin'), the screenplay has been adapted by Leslye Headland ('Bachelorette', 'Assistance') from another screenplay by Tim Kazurinsky ('Saturday Night Live') and Denise DeClue ('The Cherokee Kid'). Directed by BAFTA nominated Steve Pink ('Hot Tub Time Machine', 'Accepted'), it is set for UK release on March 21st 2014.

Last Vegas Review

By Rich Cline

Very Good

An almost ridiculously strong cast and a witty script by the writer of Crazy Stupid Love make this silly film a lot more entertaining than it should be. As it playfully explores long friendships and the struggles of ageing, it turns into a four-sided bromance. So even if the film feels a little under-powered, it's still thoroughly charming.

At the centre are four lifelong buddies who are determined not to grow old. Paddy (De Niro) is trying to recover from grief over his wife's death, while Archie (Freeman) is tired of being fussed over by his son (Ealy) and Sam (Kline) hates living in a retirement community with his spirited wife (Gleason). So they jump on the chance to travel to Vegas for a stag weekend for their pal Billy (Douglas), who is marrying a woman (Blair) in her 30s. And getting together sparks their youthful sense of mischief as they plan a lavish party. Especially when two of them begin to fall for lounge singer Diana (Steenburgen).

Having five Oscar winners in the lead roles gives considerable oomph to the whole project, as these seasoned veterans bring out engaging details of their characters. Douglas has the safest role as a hapless lover-boy, while De Niro does the emotional heavy lifting and Kline endures the cheapest jokes (because his wife has given him a "free pass" for the weekend). Meanwhile, Freeman is clearly having the most fun: cool and relaxed with a naughty glint in his eye. And Steenburgen provides some badly needed female feistiness.

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'Almost Human' Is Almost Worth Getting Exciting About

By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 November 2013

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The latest series from JH Wyman has won some critical acclaim already, but some still need convincing

Almost Human is the latest series from Fringe creator JH Wyman, working under Jj Abrams' Bad Robot banner and airing on Fox last night (17 Nov.). Set 35 years in the future, in a world where police officers are partnered with human-like androids, the show stars Karl Urban and Michael Ealy as they combat a crime-filled Los Angeles in a show that has already shown some early promise, a handful of critics agree.

Karl Urban stars alongside Michael Ealy on Almost Human

Urban and Ealy, starring as Detective John Kennex and the DRN model android Dorian respectively, are the show's odd couple and central characters and despite their differences, by the end of the series premiere alone it becomes pretty clear that they make a formidable pair. They are just two parts of a pretty wicked ensemble cast that also includes Joe Smith, Mackenzie Crook, Lili Taylor and Minka Kelly, but in spite of all the big names, Almost Human is still struggling to win everyone over with its first episode.

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Fox's New Series 'Almost Human' Receives Positive Reviews Ahead Of Premiere

By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 November 2013

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Fox's new science fiction series 'Almost Human' has received positive reviews ahead of its premiere on Sunday (17th November).

Almost Human is set to air on Sunday and Monday (17th and 18th November) in a special two night event. The Fox series has received largely positive reviews from critics ahead of the series premiere.

The series is set 35 years in the future and concerns the working relationship between human and android police officers. Set in Los Angeles, the series follows detective John Kennex played by Karl Urban who dislikes working with androids. He is forced to work with Dorian (Michael Ealy) and the first series will focus on Kennex's reconciliation with the nature of his new partner.

Urban is best known for his roles in The Lord of the Rings and Star Trek, whilst Ealy has appeared in Underworld Awakening and Seven Pounds. The two are supported by such actors as Lili Taylor (The Conjuring), MacKenzie Crook (Game of Thrones) and Michael Irby (The Unit).

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