Product: What Women Want [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 4.0
What Women Want. . . Or Don't Want
Mel Gibson is a pretty funny guy. He plays the remarkably non-politically correct, perma-bachelor Nick Marshall. Nick feels betrayed by his boss, played by Alan Alda, and threatened by Darcy McGuire, played by Helen Hunt. Darcy is hired to fill the position of creative director at an advertising firm. This job was, in Nick's mind, his for the taking.Now here's the twist. Nick, while intoxicated, was trying on pantyhose and a waxing his legs in an effort to get in to the minds of women. While doing this, he fell into the tub while holding a hairdryer. After he woke, he could hear the inner-most thoughts of all females. Be it a little girl, adult woman, and even a French poodle. This gives him the ability to steal the ideas straight out of the heads of women. He uses this to his advantage (after the shock of this "gift" wears off). But, while he was using this gift for all the wrong reasons, he develops a conscience.This movie is rather amusing. Mr. Gibson is quite a capable actor. He works remarkably well in the romantic comedy genre. This movie was a pleasant surprise.epc