Mindless comedy

Rating: 5/10 (24 February 2005)

Though Hitch has its moments, it is really nothing more than a mind-numbing romantic comedy, with a predictable storyline. It is well acted, though, and it is probably worth a rental, or taking a dumb date to.
"Hitch" is unpredictable, following the same pattern set down by filmmakers since at least 30 years ago. First, the main character is immune to love, burned by it years ago. Then, he unknowingly falls for a woman, and slowly begins to thaw. While he's in this process, do not forget to throw in the mandatory physical comedy, i.e. allergic reactions, pratfalls. Next, he is discovered by the woman as a fraud, though it is actually just a misunderstanding. The two end the relationship in anger, but near the end of the movie, the man realizes his mistake, and rushes to fix the mistake. The two reconcile, and at the end, fall in love.
Mindless comedy, but it is well acted.