What Love Is

2007
R
1h 33m

IMDb RATING

5.3/10

1.6K

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Gina Gershon, Anne Heche, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Tamala Jones in What Love Is (2007)

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When Tom comes home on Valentine's Day to a "Dear John" Letter from his girlfriend, he spends the rest of the night talking to his four best friends about woman, sex and love until five wome... Read allWhen Tom comes home on Valentine's Day to a "Dear John" Letter from his girlfriend, he spends the rest of the night talking to his four best friends about woman, sex and love until five women show up and the battle of the sexes begins.When Tom comes home on Valentine's Day to a "Dear John" Letter from his girlfriend, he spends the rest of the night talking to his four best friends about woman, sex and love until five women show up and the battle of the sexes begins.

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IMDb RATING

5.3/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Wayne
(as Andrew Daly)

Gina Gershon

Rachel

Anne Heche

Laura

Tamala Jones

Katherine

Shiri Appleby

Debbie

Jud Tylor

Terrence 'T.C.' Carson

Kwame
(as T.C. Carson)

Gillian Shure

Karen

Victoria Pratt

Sara

Steve Makhania

Bogie the Clerk

Roxanne Arvizu

Dancer

Ines Brigman

Dancer

Roneique Banks

Dancer
(as Roneique Clemons)

Rose Bancroft

Dancer
(as Marjan Faritous)

Director
- Mars Callahan
Writer
- Mars Callahan
All cast & crew
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9ladyangela83

So funny, So real

This is the movie to see if you want an idea of what love is from a guy's perspective!!! It was so funny, I highly recommend it to everyone. Awesome cast!!! Everyone was so cute. What love is, what love is, WHAT LOVE IS!!! YEAH!!! It's nice to see Cuba in this adorable role. My brother totally agrees with me that this is how guys think. It's so cute though to see that guys stress about this stuff too. The dialog was very well written. It's almost like the writer recorded the real conversations. I guess that's what love is. I'd love to see it again. The music was really good, too. I'm buying the soundtrack as soon as it comes out.

8tori_marino

Investors be PROUD!

I saw this film at the screening and Big Sky, the investors, and all involved should be very proud of this film! It is well done and funny, pretty naughty, but funny! A must see this Valentines! Matt Lillard is AWESOME! The way he maintains his character through-out the film is great. I think I've met this guy at every bar I've ever been in at closing time! The contrast between the men and women is hilarious! This is "Sex in the City" with the men voicing their view! All of the cast is first rate and they do an excellent job. The scene with Andrew Daly and Anne Heche is VERY funny! I loved Jud Tylor in this....Gina Gershon....what can you say...always very HOT!!!!!!

5casablancavic

Too much talk

Great actors in a script with far too much talk.

This was probably written to be a stage play, that's the entire feel of it.

Way too much chatter, non=stop.

All good actors but of course, Cuba and Gina shine.

Also way too much swearing and sex talk...far more than needed.

Gina and Cuba are just amazing.

8davis_pd

Quick witted and extremely funny

OK this is my first review and I have seen tons of movies. I found this movie to be so much more than I expected and a breath of fresh air from the usual movies I see. Maybe we could get more directors to do things that are creative and take a chance. because I am in introspect now is why I comment on this movie. It was a blast. A movie filmed like a theatrical play. Great stuff. The actors and the acting witty. I am a guy and I think this is how we men bond period when we hurt as well as when we celebrate. The women talk just like some of my girlfriends and all in all they are just like us guys. I would assume we all have friends in these characters. Its a fun ride to watch. See it.......!!!!!!!!!.

Seanhill13

An entertaining refreshing new comedy!

What Love Is spins a great twist on the romantic comedy and turns the usual genre upside down on its head. Directed by Mars Callahan, this film has a great ensemble cast with stars, such as: Cuba Gooding Jr., Mathew Lillard, Sean Astin, Anne Heche, Andrew Daly, Gina Gershon, Tamala Jones, Jud Taylor, Shiri Appleby, Victoria Pratt and Terrance 'T.C.' Carson. The scenes in this film were great. It is a frank, unapologetic film that explains at its very core what Love truly means. Mathew Lillard was amazing as Sal, especially in the scene about monogamy, Sean Astin's character's diatribe about women is great, Andrew Daly's scenes with Mathew Lillard and Anne Heche are hilarious! It's a great Valentines Day movie for guys. I don't know how many times I remember having similar conversations with my friends about women just like these characters do in this film. The writing seems almost as if it were recorded. What Love Is is a laugh out loud, realistic riot that will keep you entertained and satisfied that you went to see what could be the best comedy of the year.

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Trivia
The film was written and directed by Mars Callahan, who also plays the role of Tom's married friend & upstairs neighbor, Ken.

Goofs
Towards the end, during the scene where Sal is sitting on the couch and drinking a scotch, you can see the level of liquid on the glass go up and down on several occasions, as the camera changes angles.

Quotes
Tom: I know you got a lot on your mind. I know you got a lot of things to figure out. And, uh, up until very recently I thought I needed you here. With me in my life to feel the way I feel about you. But just all of a sudden I just suddenly realized I don't. I mean, I want us to be together and everything. But I just realized I don't need you here with me in order for me to love you. Cause I'm always gonna love you. And if you were to leave right now and go to China for 6 months, I'm still gonna love you. And if you gain 50lbs, I'm still gonna love you. And, you know what, if after the moment I never see you again, I'm still gonna love you. And if you don't feel that way about me, I know it's gotta be tough on ya, 'cause, it's been hell on me as it is. And I know that your the greatest thing that ever was. And I'm just lucky to have spent the last three years of my life with you.
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Tom: I think you should go and figure out whatever it is you need to figure out. And if you wanna come back, come back. And if you don't, that's cool too. You gotta know that you are the love of my life. And I'm just lucky to have known you. Good night Sara