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03/09/05
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.
Runtime: 2 hrs
Genre: Romance
US 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... [More]
Starring: Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Amber Valletta
Director: Andy Tennant
Reviews for Hitch
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01/17/06
Top CriticSmith has another hit, James beats pal Ray Romano to movie stardom, and acting lessons pay off for a supermodel.
02/17/05
All of the funniest bits from "Hitch" are in the trailer, what's left is a sweet, down to earth romantic comedy with a really likable cast.
02/11/05
This lighter than air souffle offers little beyond Will Smith's currently palatable magnetism.
02/13/05
Be prepared to be charmed, fall in love (several times) and laugh yourself silly. It's the perfect date movie, just in time for Valentine's Day.
02/11/05
Smith's knockout comic performance, with its perfect pitches and pauses, ultimately saves the day.
06/24/05
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.
06/29/05
Smith charms his way through piled-on platitudes and social faux-pas’ with his groove intact.
02/10/05
Smith carries it off with his effortless charm and confidence, whether he's chatting up a woman, conspiring with the audience, or instructing a client, and director Andy Tennant gives it a light gloss and an easy lilt.
02/10/05
With involving performance by Will Smith and Eva Mendes this Valentine romancer is certainly worth seeing.
02/17/05
the makers of Hitch – a film that overstays its welcome by a good half-hour – seem to be the only filmmakers in Hollywood to not know how to put together a fast happy ending
02/09/05
Even though a little less Hitch might have been a better thing, the Fresh Prince keeps the proceedings from becoming too stale.
02/11/05
Here's hoping this first romantic comedy won't be his last. Or the best.
02/11/05
A bright and sharp-witted -- if predictable -- romantic comedy.
02/09/05
Hitch is a film propelled by the charisma of its actors, especially (Will) Smith and (Kevin) James.
02/11/05
Will Smith finally makes the leap into romantic comedies with the delightful if somewhat predictable Hitch. Will, baby, what took you so long?
02/10/05
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.
09/28/06
Like eager kids on their first date, this romantic comedy stumbles and fumbles at times but its heart is definitely in the right place. Sometimes that's just enough.
02/11/05
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