HITCH (2005)

The cure for the common man.

GENRE
Comedy/Romance

STORYLINE
While helping his latest client woo the fine lady of his dreams, a professional "date doctor" finds that his game doesn't quite work on the gossip columnist with whom he's smitten.

DIRECTOR
Andy Tennant

CAST
Will Smith
Eva Mendes
Kevin James
Amber Valletta

MY REVIEW
Do you love a girl ? Are you afraid to talk to her ? Are you unsuccessful in wooing her? Then  better contact 'Hitch'. Frankly, I didn't even know there is any profession such as a 'Date Doctor'. This movie is basically about this guy and one of his patients.

Will Smith plays a 'by reference only' date doctor helping other guys.   He takes up this profession after a sad experience in college with his girlfriend.   Albert played by Kevin James is his newest patient.   He is in love with his boss Allegra Cole who doesnt even know of his exsistence.   This movie deals with how he helps the shy and embarrasing Albert get Allegra.   Also in the way he himself falls for Sara played by Eva Mendes.   But the odd thing is that shw doesn't seem to fall for any of his charms.

Hitch and Sara

Many Rom-Coms make use of the Valentine's day to earn some profit. Even Hitch used this marketing strategy way back in 2005.   But unlike most films that use such kind of publicity, this movie is actually good.   It is quite funny.   The script/Story is Original and innovative. The actors have also been chosen well. Albert is shown to be a stupid, stuck at a dead end job kind of guy. He embarrasses himself at most of the occasions. The things he does make you laugh uncontrollably. Most of the thing that Alex tells him to do, he screw up yet ends up being successful and loveable in the eyes of Allegra.

I really loved the comedy in the film.   Some scenes are simply exceptional particularly the scene where Alex teaches Albert how to kiss.   The scene where he almosts loses his job or the scenes where he tries to impress Allegra's best friend.  Although the film does get serious and a little monotonous in the scond half, still you end up coming out of this movie quite satisfied.

Hitch helping Albert

As for the performance Will Smith is great. This movie came at a time when he was at the top and this movie was one of his many movies that dominated the Box-office for a few weeks. People know that when a movie stars Will Smith, it just has to be good. This is the reputation he has built and it is maintained in this movie. Kevin James as Albert is extremely funny. He is the real star in this movie for me. He is really convincing and has a really good comic timing. Eva Mendes hasn't done many films in her career but I find her quite good. Besides good role, she tends to support the lead in her movies really well. Amber Valletta as Alegra has also played the part of the rich boss quite well.

MY RATING 8/10

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