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Even though Gibson is a good sport in his role, What Women Want is a rather conventional, fluffy comedy-romance that doesn't make good use of its premise.
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There's nothing profound about the film, but it stays with you. After leaving the theater you'll find yourself turning an ear toward strangers and listening hard. Oct 24, 2018 | Full Review…
There's nothing profound about the film, but it stays with you. After leaving the theater you'll find yourself turning an ear toward strangers and listening hard.
Hillel Italie
It should be called What Moviegoers Want, because it appeals to both sexes, without pandering to or demeaning either of them. Dec 15, 2000
It should be called What Moviegoers Want, because it appeals to both sexes, without pandering to or demeaning either of them.
Peter Howell
It's a romantic comedy with a distinctly modern, delicate but sharp, satirical cutting edge. Dec 15, 2000 | Rating: 3/4
It's a romantic comedy with a distinctly modern, delicate but sharp, satirical cutting edge.
Susan Stark
For a while, anyway, it's very funny. Dec 15, 2000
For a while, anyway, it's very funny.
Jay Boyar
[Hunt] elevates what might have been a cute, familiarly plotted movie into a romance with real heart, sweetness and genuine emotion. Dec 15, 2000 | Full Review…
[Hunt] elevates what might have been a cute, familiarly plotted movie into a romance with real heart, sweetness and genuine emotion.
Steven Rosen
That the movie is made by a woman who can challenge any male filmmaker on Earth for ham-handed direction connotes some kind of sexual equality. Dec 15, 2000 | Full Review…
That the movie is made by a woman who can challenge any male filmmaker on Earth for ham-handed direction connotes some kind of sexual equality.
John Anderson
Gibson keeps this movie afloat. Dec 29, 2010 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Gibson keeps this movie afloat.
Nell Minow
English's attempts to fit The Women into a modern setting are intelligent, but that, unfortunately, does not suffice, because the film is so limp in so many other ways. Nov 12, 2008
English's attempts to fit The Women into a modern setting are intelligent, but that, unfortunately, does not suffice, because the film is so limp in so many other ways.
Andy Klein
Mel Gibson is at his most megawatt movie star charming. Oct 14, 2007 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Mel Gibson is at his most megawatt movie star charming.
Michael Dequina
Though it isn't quite Oscar material, Mel Gibson gives what may be the most entertaining big-star performance of its year. Jul 23, 2007 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Though it isn't quite Oscar material, Mel Gibson gives what may be the most entertaining big-star performance of its year.
Rob Gonsalves
What Women Want may seem like a one-note sitcom sort of movie, but it's funnier and a layer or two deeper than that. Jun 25, 2004 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
What Women Want may seem like a one-note sitcom sort of movie, but it's funnier and a layer or two deeper than that.
Judith Egerton
Takes a promising idea and buries it under subplots and speeches that don't know when to quit. Jun 17, 2003 | Rating: 2/4
Takes a promising idea and buries it under subplots and speeches that don't know when to quit.
Jeffrey Westhoff
Unintentionally uncomfortable film that asks we accept the premise that the only real conversation between the sexes can happen when pigs can fly...uhh, I mean when men can read women's minds. Nice chemistry between the leads but; Alan Alda: wasted. Delta Burke: wasted. Marisa Tomei: wasted.
Super Reviewer
A great romantic comedy!
A clever romantic comedy in which we see Mel Gibson playing Nick Marshall, a chauvenistic advertising executive (a role that is probably close to his real life persona)who takes what he wants and has little regard for the people around him, notably the women. His life is turned upside down when his promotion is snatched from under him by the employment of Darcy Maguire, a smart, attractive female with a reputation that could rival his own. While trying to adjust to the new woman rule at work, an accident leaves Nick with the abolity to read the minds of all the women he comes into contact with, equipping him with the tools to better control his family, sex and most importantly work life. An interesting concept that is well executed with a good on screen chemistry between Gibson and Hunt. Another one that falls into the category of 'girls films for guys' and is worth a watch whatever your sex. "If you know what women want, you can rule! "
lighthearted entertainment,a real "Nice" movie made me laugh !!
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