"Something New" is something new: an interracial romance done responsibly, with humor and smarts. That's not the same as something terrific. The acting's too uneven for that, and the standard inevitabilities of a romantic-comedy plot aren't avoided. Still, the film — about a successful African-American career woman who reluctantly becomes involved with a hunky white landscape architect — offers a number of clever observations and astute cultural grace notes about the state of race relations these days. Especially when it comes to romantic involvement. Read the full review
Kenya, an African-American career woman, has achieved great professional success but still yearns for a fulfilling personal life. Looking for that "perfect man," she even has a checklist at the ready. She is shocked to discover, however, that she's falling in love with a white landscaper.
Director: Sanaa Hamri
Starring: Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Blair Underwood, Alfre Woodard, Mike Epps
Run time: 99 minutes
Release date: Feb. 3, 2005
Rating:PG-13 for sexual references.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B-
"Director Sanaa Hamri and writer Kriss Turner keep things light for the most part, but ultimately they don't back away from the core issue."
The Palm Beach Post: B-
"First-time screenwriter Kriss Turner injects some interesting speeches about race, but they usually sound like author's messages."
