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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... 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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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.

Full Review Source: Eclipse Magazine | comment Comment
02/11/05
Michelle Alexandria
Michelle Alexandria
Eclipse Magazine

This is surprisingly funny - it has a great opening and closing montage; both quickly establish the story and mood of the movie... Will Smith swept us all off our feet.

Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com | comment Comment
02/11/05
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com

Every so often you simply want a movie set in movie-land, featuring attractive people saying things that, if not witty, at least don't need a laugh track to prop them up, and you want it to play fair within the context of its tiny universe.

Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment Comment
02/11/05
Ty Burr
Ty Burr
Boston Globe

Hitch is one of those movies – common in the 1930s but rare today – where we envy how the stars speak so urbanely in everyday conversation

Full Review Source: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) | comment Comment
02/11/05
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

A sweet, slick, streamlined yet, ultimately, forgettable ploy in the game of love

Full Review Source: Modamag.com | comment Comment
02/11/05
Susan Granger
Susan Granger
Modamag.com

...a klutzy, long-winded, far-fetched and not-all-that-funny affair that somehow flashes an unobjectionable charm when expectations are kept low.

Full Review Source: Premiere Magazine | comment Comment
02/11/05
Aaron Hillis
Aaron Hillis
Premiere Magazine

The magnetic chemistry of the actors ... elevates the story's familiar rhythms above leagues of imitators.

Full Review Source: IGN Movies | comment Comment
02/11/05
Todd Gilchrist
Todd Gilchrist
IGN Movies

... Adds up to far more than the formula typically allows.

Full Review Source: Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) | comment Comment
02/11/05
Greg Maki
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

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.

Full Review Source: Des Moines Register | comment Comment
02/11/05
Jeffrey Bruner
Jeffrey Bruner
Des Moines Register

[Writer] Bisch... has a fairly dim view of humanity... as easily manipulated automatons...

Full Review Source: Flick Filosopher | comment Comment
02/11/05
MaryAnn Johanson
MaryAnn Johanson
Flick Filosopher

Hitch is a film propelled by the charisma of its actors, especially (Will) Smith and (Kevin) James.

Full Review Source: Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) | comment Comment
02/11/05
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

Couldn't we please have at least one movie (that isn't European) where the fat gal gets the hot guy?

Full Review Source: Reel.com | comment Comment
02/11/05
Sarah Chauncey
Sarah Chauncey
Reel.com

The date doctor operates like an overly eager comic intern. That's the only real glitch in Hitch.

Full Review Source: San Antonio Express-News | comment Comment
02/11/05
Larry Ratliff
Larry Ratliff
San Antonio Express-News

Hitch skates by on appeal and indefatigability of effort.

Full Review Source: Now Playing Magazine | comment Comment
02/11/05
Brent Simon
Brent Simon
Now Playing Magazine

A romantic comedy that's easy to fall in love with.

Full Review Source: Internet Reviews | comment Comment
02/11/05
Steve Rhodes
Steve Rhodes
Internet Reviews

...a facile, undemanding romantic comedy elevated from formula dreck by the considerable charisma of Will Smith

Full Review Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | comment Comment
02/11/05
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Will Smith's charisma helps make this sweet, slight romantic comedy about a modern Cupid a light and disposable pleasure.

Full Review Source: Netflix | comment Comment
02/10/05
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix

Will Smith is a remarkable talent, his reactive comic timing a thing of beauty.

Full Review Source: Film Blather | comment Comment
02/10/05
Eugene Novikov
Eugene Novikov
Film Blather

Hitch will make a great date movie.

Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment Comment
02/10/05
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures
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Full Review Source: AV Club | comment Comment
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