The film was released in the United States on February 8, 2019, by Paramount Pictures and BET Films. It grossed over $72 million worldwide.
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising Henson's performance and others criticizing the film's premise. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 27% approval rating based on 154 reviews, with an average rating of 4.7/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "What Men Want is a gender-flipped remake of What Women Want that's neither as funny nor as charming as its predecessor." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 45 out of 100, based on 35 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".
Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported that 72% of filmgoers gave it a positive overall rating, with 56% saying they would definitely recommend it.
Here are some of the things that critics said about the film What Men Want:
"Henson is a charismatic presence, and she sells the film's premise with enough energy and humor to keep things afloat." - The Hollywood Reporter
"What Men Want is a harmless enough diversion, but it's ultimately too predictable and formulaic to be truly satisfying." - Variety
"The film's premise is ripe for laughs, but the execution is often clumsy and uninspired." - The Wrap
Overall, What Men Want is a mixed bag. It has some funny moments and Henson gives a good performance, but the film is ultimately too predictable and formulaic to be truly satisfying.
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