In "Something New," a keenly observed urban romantic comedy marking the feature debuts of music video director Sanaa Hamri and TV writer Kriss Turner, a black career woman looking for her IBM (as in Ideal Black Man) is thrown for a bit of a loop when her love match turns out to be decidedly Caucasian. While it might share some thematic elements with last year's "Guess Who?" the Focus Features release generally steers away from broader comedy in favor of grounded characters and thoughtful performances. The refreshing results should please its targeted female demo in the market for a heart-shaped February confection with something more substantial than a mushy center.

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