Something New (2006)

Kenya McQueen, an accountant finds love in the most unexpected place when she agrees to go on a blind date with Brian Kelly, a sexy and free-spirited landscaper.

Director:

Sanaa Hamri

Writer:

Kriss Turner

Stars:

Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Golden Brooks

4 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sanaa Lathan	...	Kenya Denise McQueen
Fuzzy Fantabulous	...	Self (voice) (as DJ Fuzzy Fantabulous)
Katharine Towne	...	Leah Cahan
Stanley DeSantis	...	Jack Pino
K.C. Clyde	...	Waiter
Wendy Raquel Robinson	...	Cheryl
Golden Brooks	...	Suzette
Taraji P. Henson	...	Nedra
Marcus Brown	...	Rashid Mohammed
Russell Hornsby	...	Dr. Brockton
Simon Baker	...	Brian Kelly
Danny Wooten	...	Starbucks Employee
Mike Epps	...	Walter
Lee Garlington	...	Mrs. Cahan
Tonita Castro	...	Maria

Storyline

Kenya McQueen is a successful African-American CPA, working her way to the top of the corporate ladder -- but her life has become all work and no play. Urged on by her friends to try something new and to let go of her dream of the "ideal black man," she accepts a blind date with an architectural landscaper named Brian, only to cut the date short upon first sight, because Brian is white. The two meet again at a party, and Kenya hires Brian to landscape her new home. Over time, they hit it off, but Kenya's reservations about the acceptance their romance will find among her friends and family threatens everything. An intelligent romantic comedy that chooses to deal with issues of race and perception in a straight-forward way, from a point of view not often seen: that of a successful, upper-class black woman.

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Plot Keywords:

black woman white man kiss | black woman white man relationship | black woman white male | interracial kiss | interracial love | 

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Taglines:

She had it all under control. Except her heart

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual references

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sanaa Lathan's character, Kenya, is the daughter of Alfre Woodard's character. They share the same relationship in Love & Basketball (2000), and also in The Family That Preys (2008).

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Goofs

Right after the Starbucks incident she arrives at a party with her friend. They enter the party and are offered Champagne, the waiter only has two glasses on his serving plate but on the next shot he has four.

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Quotes

Joyce McQueen: Kenya, look at this place. You've gone all Bohemian, my dear, what on earth has gotten into you?
[turns to Kenya]
Joyce McQueen: Do NOT answer that.

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Connections

Featured in Romantic Comedy (2019)

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Soundtracks

Love
Koop Remix
Written by Darryl Swann, Rosey (as Nancy Joy Kaye)
Performed by Rosey
Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group
Under License from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

One of the best romantic comedies I've seen

I was told in advance not to see this movie so I hesitated. However, I saw the picture anyway and was disappointed. This film did not get the press it deserved. If you are into romantic comedies with a twist this movie is for you. I loved this film. The casting was perfect. The acting was believable and the chemistry was intense. Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker does a beautiful job in this film. It was a real story that I could relate to and it was brought out with unique yet beautiful cinematography. This is a mature more sophisticated story on interracial dating than prior films put out there. If I was not laughing, I was smiling through out the entire film. One of the best romantic comedies I've seen in a long time. Bravo

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

3 February 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

42.4 Percent

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,016,000, 5 February 2006

Gross USA:

$11,468,568

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$11,483,669

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gramercy Pictures (I), Homegrown Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1