Three Can Play That Game (2007)

Shante Smith is a relationship expert who uses her knowledge of the male psyche to help women get what they want.

Director:

Samad Davis

Writers:

Mark Brown, Mark Brown (characters)

Stars:

Vivica A. Fox, Jason George, Jazsmin Lewis

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vivica A. Fox	...	Shanté Smith
Jason George	...	Byron Thompson
Jazsmin Lewis	...	Tiffany
Tony Rock	...	Gizzard
Terri J. Vaughn	...	Linda
Kellita Smith	...	Carla
Melyssa Ford	...	Candy
Rashan Ali	...	Monica
John Atwood	...	Dexter McKinzie
Hajji Golightly	...	Guy In Crowd
Terrance L. Campbell	...	Dale
Al Garrison	...	Old Man #1
Barbara Triggs	...	Old Woman #1
Vincent M. Ward	...	Young Man #1 (as Vincent Ward)
Jeff Rose	...	Young Man #2

Storyline

Shanté Smith has moved to Atlanta where she's the Love Doctor, helping women get their men to the altar. Tiffany calls her after she catches her boyfriend, Byron, in a clinch with his boss, Carla, just after he wins a competition similar to "The Apprentice." Shanté initiates a five-step program for Tiffany while Byron seeks advice from his best friend, Gizzard. The five steps include her meeting his family and her offering and withholding sex; Byron and Gizzard respond with their own strategies. Then, Bryon consults Shanté: has the Love Doctor switched sides? And, what happens if Byron finds out that Tiffany's playing games? Can true love run without a play book?

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Plot Keywords:

love | advice | apprentice | book | program | 

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Taglines:

She's back and ready to even the score.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and sexual content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Comment garder son homme

Filming Locations:

2525 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rainforest Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)

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Soundtracks

"Everything Is You"
Written by Todd Mushaw & LaVan Davis (as Lavan Davis)
Performed by LaVan Davis (as Lavan Davis)
Courtesy of Facilitator Music, LLC

User Reviews

Different From the First, But Still Very Enjoyable...

"Three Can Play That Game" picks up with Shante Smith (Vivica Fox) in Atlanta where she is now a couples therapist. Unlike the first film where Vivica was talking to the audience trying to solve her own relationship problems (and a few friends), in this installment Vivica is counseling Byron Thompson (Jason Winston George) and Tiffany (Jazsmin Lewis). It's the same formula, but by making Vivica a celebrity therapist, the filmmakers actually gave her a reason to monologue. And Vivica is great when she's addressing the audience.

Shante is the role Vivica was meant to play. I've never seen her as good as she is in this part. Every little inflection is dead on (remember this line: "trick ass bitch!"), and I guarantee that if you got a kick out of her asides in the first one, you definitely will in this one.

But the real treat here is Jazsmin Lewis, who has been steadily growing as actress and is getting better with each film. She was good in "Tracie Townsend," but she's even better in this. She's beautiful and a great actress and I look forward to seeing her in even bigger projects.

Tony Rock is also good in this as the best friend coaching Byron's character, as is Terri Vaughn.

Finally... Melyssa Ford as Candy. I had been looking to see her in this movie. To be honest, even though she's eye candy extraordinaire, I've never been that impressed with screen presence. But she did a nice job here. She looks incredible--distractingly so--but her acting chops are respectable.

This movie lacks the brisk pacing of the first one, but it's thoroughly enjoyable. I found myself re-watching several scenes for kicks.

A nice sequel. Should have been in theaters.

P.S. Mark Brown is a true talent. Hope to keep seeing his movies.