Directed by:
Andy TennantScreenplay:
Kevin BischCinematography:
Andrew DunnComposer:
George FentonCast:
Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Amber Valletta, Adam Arkin, Julie Ann Emery, Robinne Lee, Nathan Lee Graham, Michael Rapaport, Jeffrey Donovan (more)VOD (3)
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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. (official distributor synopsis)
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I can't say that I didn't have fits of laughter. The scenes where Hitch helps his client Albert charm a wealthy heiress are flawless, as are his occasional mishaps in front of Eva Mendes. But all the gags that caused so much excitement in the trailer might also work in the film, but Andy Tennant has already run out by the first hour and spends the rest of the running time (which deserves to be at least twenty minutes shorter) just stretching and complicating things, and unfortunately it doesn't work. And the two final speeches at that moment ruin the overall impression of the ex-datingologist Will Smith...
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Director Andy Tennant (Anna and the King) is able to depict romance unusually moderately, so as not to offend critics and nasty cynics, while still achieving the effect of the most mindlessly simplistic and sugary melodrama reminiscent of a soap opera. Why was he recruited by the producers for a film that abounds with such a breathtakingly stupid script? I really don't know, and I regret that they wasted such a great talent. Tennant tries his best, but he doesn't have enough to lift the film higher than just out of the mud of stereotypes. After a rather unremarkable start, the film picks up pace to the extent that even the filmmaker himself might run out of breath and experience a cramp. The film automatically induces a cramp in the viewer's smile, leaving them unsure about how to categorize the movie. Will Smith approached his first romantic role with a carefree and relaxed attitude, as the easygoing charm within him battled with his self-centeredness for a place in the character. The result is a mischievous expression and the unpredictability of Hitch's next move. Already after I, Robot I stopped doubting his acting abilities, which is only confirmed by this film. Just don't let Bad Boys for Life or Independence Day: Resurgence descend on us, which would bring back the egotistical macho who is eager to rap. Eva Mendes is a typical example of a (non)actress. Plus, I also have strong doubts about her beauty. Many better and prettier actresses could have played her role, but when there's no one else, there's no one else. Hitch may be a cinematic treat, but it will definitely leave you feeling a bit heavy, especially because you'll be digesting it for two hours, which is a bit too much even for the most die-hard romantic within the summer romantic comedy genre. And if you're not one of those people, which I am not, it's even harder.
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Hitch brilliantly captures the essence of the modern trend of smart and sophisticated comedies. It is an enjoyable treat for a Saturday evening, with excellent performances by Will Smith and the attractive Eva Mendes, who perfectly complementing each other. Don't expect too much depth or a finely-tuned masterpiece, but there is plenty of entertainment, thanks mainly to several high-quality and seamlessly integrated gags. It's a shame about the clichéd ending, which somewhat undermines the concept of intelligent and “realistic” charm. Nevertheless, it couldn't have ended any other way.
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While the Hitch/Sara storyline is really humdrum and therefore uninteresting, the story about Albert and his courting of Allegra works really well. The whole picture relies heavily on Will Smith’s undeniable charisma, while on the other hand it is pulled down by being too long and by the absolutely wooden and unlikeable Eva Mendes. Even so, Hitch worked for me somehow and I quite enjoyed it.
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Hitch delivered exactly what I expected. I already knew that Will Smith's acting had something going for it, just as I had already noticed that Eva Mendes would not be a bad match, and I was not surprised that they were as good together in front of the camera as if they were a real couple. But the film isn't just about them, it's also about an interesting idea, a fresh and funny execution and also a bit about Kevin James, who was very good as the shy financier. In short, it’s a sure-fire way to get a laugh and some rest, and the slightly weaker second half doesn't change that, nor does the far-fetched ending. 80%
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