Hitch (2005)
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Reviews Counted:176
Fresh:120
Rotten:56
Average Rating:6.3/10
Consensus: Despite Hitch's predictability, Will Smith and Kevin James win praise for their solid, warmhearted performances.
Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for language and some strong sexual references
Runtime: 2 hrs
Genre: Romance
Theatrical Release:Feb 11, 2005 Wide
Box Office: $177,575,142
Synopsis: In Andy Tennant's (SWEET HOME ALABAMA, ANNA AND THE KING) delightful romantic comedy HITCH, Will Smith stars as Alex Hitchens, an urban "date doctor" who helps the common man woo the woman of his... In Andy Tennant's (SWEET HOME ALABAMA, ANNA AND THE KING) delightful romantic comedy HITCH, Will Smith stars as Alex Hitchens, an urban "date doctor" who helps the common man woo the woman of his dreams. Hitch will use any means necessary--dance lessons, back waxing--to instill romantic confidence in his clientele. Why? He was once a lonely wallflower himself, who learned about love and heartbreak the hard way. His latest project, Albert Brennaman (Kevin James), may be his most difficult. Brennaman, a junior accountant prone to clumsiness, has fallen head-over-heels for one of his clients, Allegra Cole (Amber Valleta), a well-known celebrity. To complicate things further, Hitch's dating dogma is shaken when he meets and falls for a beautiful gossip columnist, Sara Melas (Eva Mendes), whose sharp wit easily pierces his cool façade. Conflict arises when Melas uncovers Hitch's true profession and blames him for her best friend being dumped. HITCH is set in affluent hot spots around New York City, making for some splendid visuals. Tennant gets charming performances from all of his leads, especially James, who makes an amazing transition from television's KING OF QUEENS and nearly steals the spotlight from Smith with his talent for physical comedy. Nevertheless, James and Smith have excellent onscreen chemistry. Kevin Bisch's first script is full of clever, contemporary dialogue, alternately pointing out the silliness and the poignancy of love and dating. [More]
Starring: Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Amber Valletta
Starring: Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Amber Valletta, Adam Arkin, Michael Rapaport
Director: Andy Tennant
Director: Andy Tennant
Screenwriter: Kevin Bisch
Producer: James Lassiter, Teddy Zee, Michael Tadross
Composer: George Fenton
Studio: Columbia Pictures
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In a movie where the film's trailer has spoiled all its best scenes, and the onscreen chemistry between our primary lovebirds is a failed experiment, it's refreshing that "Hitch" still provides that rare buoyant romantic lift that the genre promises. Full Review |
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Does everyone fall in love after the third date? In his world, they do. Full Review |
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Fans of movies like The Wedding Planner and You've Got Mail looking for a charming date movie with lots of laughs will fall in love with Hitch. Full Review |
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Does a fine job of staying away from an overage of boredom and sentimentality while providing a good mix of laughter along the way. Full Review |
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For what it is, Hitch gets the job done. Full Review |
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Will Smith can play a matchmaker, too! Full Review |
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Very likeable and enjoyable for the most part, even endearing; the film stumbles a bit in the telling. Hitch just barely swings into a B+ on charm. Full Review |
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...Hitch asserts that men are simple-minded, oafish, accident-prone, not nearly as smart as women, and freaking adorable! Full Review |
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Smith's knockout comic performance, with its perfect pitches and pauses, ultimately saves the day. Full Review |
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Harmless fun for the dating crowd. Full Review |
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Sometimes cotton candy tastes really yummy, pop songs are fun for the ears, and movies like Hitch can make for a breezy good time. Full Review |
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James comes crashing nervously into the movie like a fat guy who went through the wrong door and ended up on the fashion show catwalk. He's perfect. Full Review |
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