Lack of chemistry

Rating: 4/10 (1 April 2012)

Will Smith usually dominates the attention when he is in a movie, and he is known for his comic genius. As an actor, Will Smith has achieved a Denzellian colorless quality. In other words, like Denzel, he can play roles with no regard of race. This film was a testament to that. I did not see a black man love-struck over Eva Mendes I simply saw a man. That's talent.
However, chemistry is important. I didn't think so in high school, however, when I watch a moviewell, I get it now. I was not impressed with the chemistry between Mendes and Smith. I found her as boring as I found him interesting. I understood the dynamic between the two characters, the man-hating feminist being the only woman to properly challenge the Love Doctor. Still, I wasn't completely convinced that he should end up with her at the end. And is not that very conviction vital to any romantic film? (See when Harry met Sally, Love and Basketball, etc) Nevertheless, this movie was much more good than bad.
Chemistry is important. And there WAS good chemistry between Kevin James and Will Smith, as two guys trying to sort things out. James in my opinion has been an underrated and overlooked comedian for many years. He hasn't been that great in Mall Cop or Zookeeper, but he has talent.