I Like It Like That

1994

I Like It Like That (1994)

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80%

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91%

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Writer/director Darnell Martin became the first African-American woman to direct a studio feature with this charming, funny, and realistic account of a young Hispanic mother trying to contend with life in the Bronx, her demanding job, her uptight mother-in-law, her transgendered brother, and her out-on-bail husband.

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Cast

Lauren Vélez
as Lisette
John Seda
Jon Seda
as Chino
Tomas Melly
as Li'l Chino
Desiree Casado
as Minnie
Isaiah Garcia
as Pee Wee
Jesse Borrego
as Alexis
Meg Simon
Griffin Dunne
as Stephen
Rita Moreno
as Rosaria
Lisa Vidal
as Magdalena Soto
Vincent Laresca
as Angel
Elvis Nolasco
as Tito
Sammy Melendez
as Victor
Jose Soto
as Chris
Gloria Irizarry
as Mrs. Gonzalez
Emilio del Pozo
as Mr. Soto
Donald Jackson
as Jack
Gary Perez
as Father Jaime
Scott Jarred Cohen
as Ritchie Soto
Martha Speakes
as Hefty Woman
Marina Durell
as Cookie
Lou Ferguson
as Joe
Juan Cruz
as David
Michael McKinney
as Tour
Casey E. Rodriguez
as Freddy
Joe Quintero
as Pawnbroker
Daphne Rubin-Vega
as Modeling School Director
Tookie A. Smith
as Val
Fat Joe
as Biker Inmate
Luis A. Marrero
as Tony Mendez
Fredy Correa
as Ricky Mendez
Jerry Rivera
as Pablo Herrera
Billy Lux
as Photographer
Larry Attile
as Dispatcher
Marta Vidal
as Santera
Jeffery Doornbos
as Stylist
Gino Lucci
as Price Photo Double
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Critic Reviews for I Like It Like That

All Critics (10) | Top Critics (4)

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

Apr 9, 2007 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…
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.

Oct 24, 2006 | Rating: B | Full Review…
EmanuelLevy.Com
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Audience Reviews for I Like It Like That

Crap. How did this end up as a Film Festival pic. The characters have the complexity of cardboard as they meet stereotypes well.

John Ballantine
John Ballantine

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Fantastic movie with tons of laughs!

Leo L
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