What Boys Like

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Movie Info

Lawrence Gay's sex comedy What Boys Like takes place during the weekend of a wedding. The friends of the groom all attempt to act differently than they normally do. The most libidinous member of the group tries to go without sex. Another friend attempts to have his first one-night stand. All of their plans come undone when they begin to interact with the bridesmaids.

Rating:

R (for strong and crude sexual content, and for language)
Genre:

Comedy, Television
Directed By:

Lawrence Gay
Written By:

Lawrence Gay
In Theaters:

Dec 31, 2004 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

May 25, 2004
Runtime:

90 minutes
Studio:

Visionbox Pictures

Cast

Christopher Wiehl
as Jay

Jennifer Gareis
as Brooke

Lisa Brenner
as Reese

Alex Nesic
as Dewey

Duane Martin
as Phil

Michael Trucco
as Scott

Christie Lynn Smith
as Susie Downey

Laura Michelle Kelly

Michele Kelly
as Melodie

Magali Amadei
as Tanya

Charisma Carpenter
as Kim

Patrick Lyster
as Mr. Shatwell

Sandra Ferreira
as Aunt Eppin

Chantelle Gouws
as Ann

Marilyn Sue Perry
as Tanisha

Nicky Greenwall
as Carty

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Critic Reviews for What Boys Like

All Critics (6) | Top Critics (2) | Rotten (6)

A routine, derivative romantic comedy that loses momentum before its predictable windup.

Feb 26, 2004 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
Top Critic
A limp sex comedy about men behaving badly.

Feb 26, 2004

Michael Rechtshaffen
Hollywood Reporter
Top Critic
Silly shenanigans, stupid slapstick jokes and forced performances ensue.

Feb 26, 2004 | Rating: F | Full Review…

E! Staff
E! Online
Dude, it's just like we used to play at the frat house.

Feb 26, 2004 | Full Review…

Hazel-Dawn Dumpert
L.A. Weekly