Something New

2006 · 99 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.4 (266 votes)

Dir. Sanaa Hamri · Starring Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Blair Underwood, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Taraji P. Henson, Golden Brooks · Music Lisa Coleman

“She had it all under control. Except her heart.”

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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.

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A warm and witty exploration of modern love and self-discovery. This film feels like a cozy conversation with a friend, filled with relatable characters and genuine emotional beats. It’s a sweet, thoughtful watch.

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