I love my wife.
After seeing I Think I Love My Wife, starring and directed by Chris Rock, I'm sure of it — not that I wasn't sure before going to see the 94-minute sophisticated comedy.
The movie is about love and marriage and the reasons why one chooses to do either or both. It's an introspection inspired by Richard Cooper (Chris Rock), an investment banker who has been married for seven years to his lovely wife (Brenda, played by Gina Torres) with whom he has two lovely kids. They have the perfect life, and a beautiful home in the 'burbs.
Yet Richard is bored. He and Brenda aren't having sex at all. She's plainly disinterested because of her career, taking care of the kids, cooking dinner, taking care of a husband, etc. She's too tired to be sexy and have sex with her husband. It's a typical marriage tale that drives them into counseling. Out of the blue, Richard hears from an old friend, Nikki (played by Kerry "You want me to get a divorce, don't you?" Washington), who proceeds to slowly seduce him. It could happen.
Sure, one day, a woman from your past could seek you out because she feels that you were the one for her all along. Yet, you're married, but she's fine! Yet, you're married and not having sex, and she's fine and asking you if you still have sex! It could happen. What would you do if a woman like that came into your life and made you feel alive, broke up the routine that married life has settled you in?
It's a funny and insightful movie for married and single folk alike. We are all searching for or chasing after something. And Richard finds himself chasing what he thinks he wants — which is sex and feeling seduced — but comes to the realization that what he has at home -- his wife, his children, his own perspective on who he is -- is so much more meaningful.
Article comments
1 - Patrick Lawson
Its great to see Chris Rock back on the big screen, I found this movie to be quite pleasing. Thanks to another great review from Ebert and Roeper, I was encouraged to see this and am very happy i did. Chris Rock is great as usual, very interesting storyline and just alot of fun! You should check out, www.atthemoviestv.com , Ebert and Roeper gives out the best reviews and great information. I get the inside scoop because I work with Ebert and Roeper.
2 - Patrick Lawson
It's great to see another Patrick Lawson. I watched I Think I love My Wife last night. I'm not pleased.