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I Like It Like That (1994)

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A Hispanic woman unexpectedly discovers a new outlook on life after taking a new job in this heartfelt, observant comedy-drama. Young Bronx mother Lisette (Lauren Velez) has enough to deal with without taking a job, as she is struggling to raise her three young children and keep her marriage to bicycle messenger Chino (Jon Seda) afloat. When Chino is jailed after committing a robbery, however, Lisette turns to the want ads to find a new source of income. Expecting a one-time modeling gig, she

R, 1 hr. 47 min.

Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Darnell Martin

Written By: Darnell Martin

In Theaters: Oct 14, 1994 Wide

On DVD: Jul 13, 2004

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Lauren V�lez
Lisette Linares
Jon Seda
Chino Linares
Tomas Melly
Li'l Chino Linares
Lisa Vidal
Magdalena Soto
Desiree Casado
Minnie Linares
Griffin Dunne
Stephen Price
Isaiah Garcia
Pee Wee Linares
Jesse Borrego
Alexis
Rita Moreno
Rosaria Linares
Larry Attile
Dispatcher
Marina Durrell
Cookie
Gloria Irizarry
Mrs. Gonzalez
Vincent Laresca
Angel
Gino Lucci
Price Photo Double
Joe Quintero
Pawnbroker
Billy Lux
Photographer
Jose Soto
Chris
Meg Simon
E.O. Nolasco
Tito

Critic Reviews for I Like It Like That

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Despite its ungainly title, Darnell Martin's debut is a lovely, well-rounded comedy-drama.

April 9, 2007 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Rob Gonsalves

eFilmCritic.com

A light feminist streak runs through this tale of woman search for self-fulfillment by Darnell Martin, one of the gifted African American directors to emerge in the 1990s.

October 24, 2006 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Fantastic movie with tons of laughs!

October 13, 2006

Leo L

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One of those quirky movies you can't help but watch and then you watch it again and find yourself picking out your favorite parts and it doesn't hurt that cute Jon Seda is in in.

July 15, 2008