Product: What Women Want [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 3.0
3 1/2 stars; intriguing idea but not as much depth as
IT COULD HAVE HAD.Great idea though: what if a guy could read the thoughts of all women around him? Make it into a romantic comedy with a guy who's self absorbed and disinterested in other women. In the end, he realizes his errors.GOOD POINTS:(1) Some funny scenes;(2) famous cast and supporting cast; Helen Hunt, Mel Gibson, Marisa Tomei, girl known as LISA from JACK AND JILL TV show; Alan Alda from the MASH TV series; etc.(3) a few interesting insight in to women;(4) fairly good chemistry between Gibson and HH;(5) some cool gag scenes;(6) storyline was good but not great or superbWHAT I DID NOT LIKE(1) No enduring theme; too simple like candy for a day;(2) the character arc changes for Gibson aren't believable; he changes to fit the needs of the story rather than there being strong, persuasive elements for his change;(3) would have been truer and more interesting if a minor subplot wasn't resolved for the better. In this story, everyone was happy and come on, differences between the sexes are hard choices to negotiate. The film does the issue a disservice by resolving everything like cotton candy.(4) There's so much Gibson's character could have done with his talent but we only saw part of it. Sort of like watching someone drive a porsche in a 25MPH zone to pick up food at the local grocery store. Yet, we never see its full potential b/c it's never taken out on the freeway.So, overall, good movie if you want something light. Nothing deep or hidden deeply in the film to give it resonance in later years. If you can deal with that, check it out.MY GRADE: B minus to B.