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I Like It Like That

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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 03/02/2022
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 03/02/2022
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 03/02/2022
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) 02/13/2024
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 09/25/2023
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 09/25/2023
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 Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 3 Funny in 01 hour, 46 minutes, and 36 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $1,760,527.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 10/15/2024 Female director Darnell Martin tells a powerful story of a young woman from the Bronx choosing her own happyness It’s the first time an African American filmmaker taking the helm We focus on a Puerto Rican couple Chino and Lisette; they have two kids and are poverty stricken in the southern part of NYC But his job as a bike messenger is barely paying the rent and he’s sleeping with another neighbor Lisette finds a job for herself being an assistant to a record executive Chino then gets sent to jail and by the time he gets out he wants her back But Lisette is a new woman who’s moved on wanting Chino to grow up She refuses to be ignored and to be taken seriously as a success For some of us our lives are the way we like it, for others they change and we prefer it, some independence is just what we need, nobody wants to end up in jail or dead, what’s actually considered a man; someone who steals or someone who provides? The film knows its roots and the creators give it a real authenticity Martin shows the real face of the streets for the Bronx and its citizens At times it gets very intense but it doesn’t skimp on the reality as everyone has their own issues to deal with The importance of community and motherhood is shown here acting as a time capsule See more 03/29/2015 Love this movie it's my life and it's Puerto Rican I'm Puerto Rican â?¤â?¤ð'< See more 05/29/2013 Crap. How did this end up as a Film Festival pic. The characters have the complexity of cardboard as they meet stereotypes well. See more 04/08/2013 Shit is Real, funny, dramatic, romantic, all of the above. See more 03/04/2013 This movie is actually a good watch! You can't help but repeat some of the comedic wit after its done. See more Read all reviews
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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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