Brian Hooks Movies

Womanizing real estate agent Ali (Lawrence Adisa) falls for a pretty single mother Sandrine (Davetta Sherwood), but finds old habits are hard to break while struggling to settle down and make a commitment. Mekhi Phifer, Brian Hooks, and Tangi Miller co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days co-stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey re-team on the big screen for this adventurous tale about a treasure-hunting couple whose eight-year quest for the ultimate prize has left them flat broke and fresh out of gas. Ben "Finn" Finnegan (McConaughey) is a treasure hunter who has made it his mission in life to track down the Queen's Dowry -- a legendary collection of 40 chests filled with priceless treasure, and lost at sea in 1715. But in his single-minded quest to track down this sizable booty, Finn has sadly neglected his marriage to his loving wife Tess (Hudson). Tess has grown tired of the hunt, and now she's looking to start her life anew by going to work on the massive yacht of globetrotting billionaire Nigel Honeycutt (Donald Sutherland). But just as Tess begins to relish the freedom on her new, laid-back lifestyle, Finn uses his roughish charm to convince the adventurous baron and his debutante daughter Gemma (Alexis Dziena) that the elusive Spanish treasure is finally within reach. Of course no magnate in his right mind would reject the prospect of tracking down the most mythical treasure on the planet, and now as the hapless Tess is forced on yet another wild goose chase, her husband's former mentor Moe Fitch (Ray Winstone) and a greedy local gangster (Kevin Hart) up the stakes by joining in on the race. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Brian Hooks All Starz Live is a standup comedy concert film that captures five African-American comics performing before an appreciative crowd. Brian Hooks is the master of ceremonies and he starts the show of with a standup set all his own. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

After an excruciatingly humiliating in-flight experience that culminated in a messy breakup and the untimely death of a dog, Nashawn Wade (Kevin Hart) sues the airline for all it's worth. This turns out to be a more than profitable move on his part; the lawsuit brings him a settlement in the hefty amount of 600 million dollars. Eager to prevent his experience from happening to another -- and perfectly willing to reap the financial benefits of the cash cow he believes his plan to be -- Nashawn decides to launch NWA, an all African American airline complete with sensuous stewardesses, an onboard dance club, and a bathroom attendant. Far be it from giving "flying the friendly skies" a new meaning, however, chaos ensues in the form of a white family with the unfortunate last name of Hunkee. The Hunkee patriarch (as played by Tom Arnold) and his antics prevent the flight from going as smoothly as intended. The feature debut of music video director Jessy Tererro, urban comedy regulars Snoop Dogg and Method Man co-star. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

When three horny friends discover that the lusty daughter of a local politician is aching to experience her first sexual encounter, they quickly swing a deal with a sleazy tabloid to get pictures of the act and turn an easy profit in an outrageous sex comedy starring former Saturday Night Live newsman Jimmy Fallon. A stolen letter has revealed that the popular Catholic-school girl and politician's daughter is ready and willing to lose her virginity. When bumbling, would-be Romeo Ray (Fallon) determines to help her make her dreams become a reality while turning a profit at the same time, his simple plan becomes a tangled mess as an enraged publisher pushes him to meet his deadline and he finds himself falling for his slightly less-than-innocent target. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

An upscale cookout leads to lots of comic misadventures in this raucous urban comedy. Having just lost his job at a soul food take-out joint, Cedric (Brian Hooks) gets the bad news that a local female crime kingpin has picked the wrong time to call in a large IOU he racked up some time back. Needing a fast buck, Cedric and some friends decide to stage a Hawaiian luau, and charge people for the privilege of enjoying the feast. However, what was to be a small, exclusive party becomes a massive neighborhood blowout, and everyone who is owed money by Cedric (a sizable list in itself) shows up expecting free food and entertainment. The Luau also features Maia Campbell, Faizon Love, and Troy Winbush. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

A man has a month to decide if his girlfriend is the love of his life in this romantic comedy. Kwame Gatmon (Brian Hooks) is a young man with a promising career as a musician and a beautiful girlfriend, Yasmine (Shani Bayete). But Yasmine is tired of watching her girlfriends get married while she watches on the sidelines, and one day she gives Kwame an ultimatum -- either he marries her in 30 days, or she'll never see him again. Kwame isn't sure what to do; while he loves Yasmine, he also likes his freedom, and paying a visit to his buddies who've tied the knot hardly makes marriage look like an attractive proposition. Nothin' 2 Lose was the first feature film from writer and director Barry Bowles. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Noted hip-hop producer DJ Pooh, who co-wrote the urban comedy Friday, makes his directorial debut with this comedy-drama. A young African-American man is enjoying his freedom after his second stretch in prison. Under the "three strikes and you're out" law, another brush with the police could mean life behind bars, so he's determined to stay out of trouble. He quickly learns, however, that trouble has a way of finding him, no matter where he goes. DJ Pooh also stars in 3 Strikes, alongside N'Bushe Wright and Brian Hooks. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

That "Q," as in "BBQ," as a young man throwing the cookout to end all cookouts finds his party is skidding off the rails in this comedy. Cedrick (Brian Hooks) is a young man minding the family home while his folks are away. Mom and dad have promised Cedrick a new Jeep if he keeps the house in order and minds his behavior, but Cedrick figures one backyard party couldn't hurt. However, Cedrick quickly discovers his barbecue is attracting not only his good friends and some pretty girls, but every lunatic from blocks around, several of whom seem intent of making a mess of everything. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

During a glorious Southern California summer, high school student Benny King (Jermaine "Huggy" Hopkins) is doing time flipping burgers. Benny's father wants him to learn the work ethic, rather than have him sit around the house all summer, dreaming and writing. It's not surprising, then, that when his old friend Durrell (Brian Hooks) comes by with a more attractive alternative, Benny jumps at it. When his family goes on vacation, Benny borrows his father's Mercedes and heads on down to the beach with Durrell. They have told themselves that they are there to sell beach-goers cheap sunglasses, but they are really there to party and hit on the girls. Rap and hip-hop performer Coolio, playing himself, has a brief performance. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi