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I Like It Like That

Play trailer Poster for I Like It Like That R,  1994,  1h 45m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Stream Now Watchlist 89% 70 Reviews Tomatometer 91% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
89% Tomatometer 70 Reviews 91% Popcornmeter 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.
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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 Mar 2, 2022
3/4
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. Go to Full Review
Jami Bernard New York Daily News Mar 2, 2022
3.5/4
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. Go to Full Review
Eleanor Ringel Cater Atlanta Journal-Constitution Mar 2, 2022
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. Go to Full Review
Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) Feb 13, 2024
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. Go to Full Review
Justin Brown Medium Popcorn Sep 25, 2023
3/5
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. Go to Full Review
Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn Sep 25, 2023
3/5
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. Go to Full Review
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Darnell Martin

Director

Luna Lauren Velez

Lisette Linares

Jon Seda

Chino Linares

Tomas Melly

Li'l Chino Linares

Desiree Casado

Minnie Linares

Isaiah Garcia

Pee Wee Linares

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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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