A well-done romantic comedy

Rating: 8/10 (16 February 2005)

Will Smith returns to the big time with a role that proves he has the talent and likability to be a big-time box office draw. Eva Mendes is adorable and admittedly sizzling but methinks she lays it on "a bit thick". Let's just say William Shatner would be proud. Kevin James proves he has the talent and charisma for great success on the big screen. Smith plays one of the apparently millions of people in Manhattan who dress well, have inexhaustible supplies of cash and TONS of free time (as well as impeccable taste in decorating) O.K. my griping is over. The movie is well executed. Nothing really revolutionary in terms of writing or direction. But everything is deftly done and the plot moves along with enough twists and turns to keep the viewer "infatuated". The movie has very funny moments but also has some interesting observations about male-female relationships and "dating" in general.