Hitch

Plot synopsis:
The movie opens with Alex Hitchens (Will Smith) talking about how men just need that little push to get the woman of their dreams and how he helps them do that. All he needs is three dates and usually after that third date its love - he pretty much can guarantee that.We then see a flashback to when Alex was in college. He is definitely not the coolest person on campus (go back to Fresh Prince era with glasses). He meets a girl and they instantly click and we see them kissing and Alex explains to her how he is in love with her and we think she feels the same (maybe not as much as him), but he finds her in a car with another guy making out. Alex is upset and screams that he just wants to know why this has happened" and all she can say is she is sorry.That basically explains why he wanted to start the secret "date doctor" business. The only men he will help are ones that are referred to him. We also see in the beginning a woman named Sara Melas (Eva Mendes) going back to work from a short vacation with big news about a man who cheated on an heiress named Allegra Cole (Amber Valletta). While Sara was on vacation she spotted the cheating man on the same beach she was at and had to come back to work to write the article for her gossip column in the New York Standard. This pleases her boss and he praises her for her hard work, but questions that she may be working too hard at her job and not at her personal life. She doesn't seem to concerned and blows the subject off.That evening we see Hitch out at a bar with a pal playing pool. Hitch has to prove to his pal that he can get any girl to come over and talk to them and he seems very confident. At this same time we see Sara at the same bar talking to her friend Julie( Julie Ann Emery) Julie is explaining to Sara about a guy she met at a lingerie store and how he said he was there buying something for his mother and they exchanged phone #'s. Sara doesn't buy it and says that the guy was definitely not there to buy something for his mother, but Casey seems desperate enough to believe the guy.The next day we see Hitch standing outside of a building watching an overweight man who is very clumsily eating a hot dog. Hitch is amused at how awful this guy seems and introduces himself to the man who's name is Albert. (Kevin James) Albert explains that he needs Hitch's help in getting to know a woman who he is head over heels for. It turned out to be Allegra Cole (the heiress whose boyfriend was caught cheating on her). Albert also works for Allegra as one of her financial advisers. Hitch is highly amused that Albert would even go as far as to liking a woman like Allegra, but he agrees because he can see that Albert is sincere and does seem to have true feelings for Allegra.Then begins the training that Albert has to do to get close to Allegra. Hitch tells him the first thing he should try to do is something over the top impressive to Allegra. We see Albert in a business meeting with his fellow colleagues and Allegra. Allegra has a suggestion for how she would like to spend some of her fortune and explains that she has a friend named Maggie that is wanted to start a fashion line and she would like 1/2 million dollars to invest in this. The lead adviser says that he thinks it can be worked out, but he wants a month to make arrangements. This disappoints Allegra because it is something she really wants now. Albert speaks up and begins to take sides with Allegra, saying that this is her money, she should do what she wants with it and since she is an adult she shouldn't have to ask what she should to with it. The lead adviser is shocked by Albert's reaction, but in the end Albert said he would just quit this job.He goes back in his office where Hitch is. Albert is so uptight about what happened and takes out his asthma medicine. Hitch and Albert have a scuffle so Albert can calm down. During the scuffle Allegra knocks on the door and tells Albert she is shocked about what just happened, but wants to get with him this week to go over some things about the plan for her friend's fashion line. He nervously agrees while Hitch is never seen behind the door.That night Hitch is back at the bar we saw him before, as is Sara. We see a man coming on strong to her and she politely says she isn't interested but he won't go away. Hitch sees what is going on and comes over and acts like he is with Sara. He asks her how her meeting was and she plays along and the man takes the notion that they are really together. Hitch and Sara have a flirty conversation about dating and they introduce themselves, but Hitch leaves the conversation short, leaving her extremely interested and impressed.The next day we see Sara get a package at her work place. It ends up being walkie talkies and Hitch is on the other line he asks her to go out on jet skis with him. She turns him down once, but he is persistent and she agrees to and then she receives another package from him with a wet suit inside. The date ends up horrific. Will kicks her off her jet ski, he digs up some information about her family history which he thinks she will be impressed with, but it also turns out to be bad, but she isn't too upset in the end and we think they will see each other again.We also see Hitch help Albert plan a day with Allegra. This time they are going to a fashion event to meet her friend Maggie. Hitch helps him learn how to dance properly, but he doesn't get it. The date isn't perfect by no means. Albert meets Maggie, who ends up being a man, so he is a bit tongue tied as to what to say. He also dances awful and reporters capture it with their cameras, but Allegra seems to be having a good time with him.The twist now comes into play. Hitch meets a prospective client named Vance. (Jeffery Donovan) Vance says he just wants to get in bed with someone he met a lingerie store (Sara's friend Casey) and thinks Hitch will be able to help him to that fast. Hitch doesn't like this guy at all and tries to leave, but Vance thinks money can change his mind. Hitch explains that this job isn't to help men like him and leaves.We then see Sara and her boss discussing gossip that got out about Allegra being at an event with an unknown man (Albert). He is upset that Sara didn't get the scoop and wants to know what is going on. Sara finds out that Hitch is the one who got the tickets to this event for Allegra and Albert. She asks him how he knows them. He says he doesn't know them and tries to deny it.Later, Sara asks him to dinner and her boss ends up being there and they both try to get more info on Allegra and Albert. While they are eating Hitch begins to have trouble swallowing and begins to have an allergic reaction to the food. He swells up like a balloon and gets drugged up on Benedryl. Sara again tries to get more info out of him, but he doesn't really budge, but does tell him that the two are going to the Knicks game tomorrow night. Sara ends up going to the game to get photos of them for her column.The next day we see Casey upset about her date last night. She slept with the guy at the lingerie store, but he had left her in a hurry. She said she would like to kick the date Dr. that so called helped the man she went out with. Sara finds the jerk that Casey went out with to see who this date Dr. is. All he can tell her is where she could find him he doesn't know his name. So, she sets this date Dr. up to meet a guy friend of hers on a fake meeting. She finds out that the date Dr. is Hitch and is upset but runs off instead of asking him what is going on.She is so upset that she ends up writing a gossip article on him exploiting the situation without getting the right facts. She also includes Albert and Allegra in this so Allegra thinks that everything was an act. Albert is crushed and Hitch is ruined.Hitch is upset that Sara didn't get the facts before writing the article. She ends up learning the truth and apologizes to Hitch, but he is too upset to accept this and blows her off. Later, we see Hitch preparing to move out of his apartment and Albert comes in to ask Hitch if he can fix this situation. Hitch is bitter about everything and thinks love is over rated. Albert tells him that Hitch was a liar for what he did to all the men he helped. He shouldn't help men out with love if he doesn't believe in it.Albert leaves upset and Hitch begins to think about everything. He decides to help Albert and runs to meet Allegra to tell her that Albert wasn't acting about how he feels for her. that all the dorky things he did on their dates was really him. Allegra believes him and she takes Albert back.Hitch then goes to Sara to tell her his feelings, but he has a difficult time. Now, he is the one needing a date Dr. to get his words right. Sara isn't buying it and tries to tell him to leave, but he doesn't. He ends up telling her how he feels about her, but Sara opens the door and there is another man there. Sara says its to late and starts to leave with the man. Hitch goes after them and he jumps on their car and she finally stops. The man ends up being her brother in law and she takes Hitch back. They have a sweet reunion and in the end we see Albert and Allegra at their wedding. Everyone's happy.

Tags: comedy, boring, cute, humor, romantic, entertaining

Review:
It gets a bit sappy towards the end (don't all mainstream romantic comedies though?), but if you're looking for a above average date movie with more than a few belly laughs, this is your film.A solid B+..
This was a movie that, at the end, I thought "Now that was an enjoyable 2 hours!" I hate spending around $20 (not including baby-sitting $$) for my husband and myself to have that "It was OK" feeling.I think I like Will Smith better as a comedic actor than an action hero.
I don't usually like slapstick that much, but it wasn't overdone and I can't think of any those scenes that didn't deliver laughs.I definitely recommend this movie.
It was hard to believe that Kevin James could play in a convincing role, that Will Smith could satisfy without action, and that such a hackneyed genre of film could succeed in such a way.
Will Smith is fantastic with his never ending charm; Kevin James is hilarious, and Eva Mendes...well, let's just say she plays that bitch/sweet/annoying role to the best of her ability.What I loved about the movie was the fact that Will Smith didn't even have to try to be lovable.
The "date doctor" had all the right moves, said everything in the most perfect of ways, and never ever went over the top.The funny parts are hilarious...and the cute, romantic parts are unforgettable.I totally recommend this movie.
The movie was a well-written romantic comedy which both guys and girls could have a fun time watching.
One thing the film never gets into is what Hitch makes for a job like this, as I wonder how much something like that could be worth in monetary value.Eva Mendes plays Sara, Hitch's love interest.
For some reason, women tend to take offense to his "job".Kevin James is also perfect as Albert, a man who is in love with a rich woman named Allegra Cole, but she does not know he exists.
I believe most of them are either married or so hopelessly ridged in their solitary life that they wouldn't recognize dating for middle classed professionals people if it was on a screen in front of them.Will Smith enters a wonderful genre as Alex "Hitch" Hitchens, a professional dating consultant, and he is properly showcased with great cast mates - Eva Mendes (Sara), Kevin James (Albert), and Amber Valletta (Allegra).
If Smith continues to stretch his talents in this arena I'm sure we'll see a great Tom Hanks, Sleepless in Seattle performance in the future.Hitch is a movie that makes single people and new couples alike believe in finding love in this cynical world.
Will Smith is Alex "Hitch" Hitchens, a long-time bachelor who has become known as the New York City "date doctor" who charges to help men get the women of their dreams.
Although he helps all these other men, he somehow is not able to have nearly as much success with Sara (Eva Mendes), the woman he himself loves.Hitch is a safe yet funny and entertaining romantic comedy.
I think Hitch is better than most romantic comedies that have come out in the past year because the characters are likable and Smith & Mendes have enough chemistry together to make the film work.
Eva Mendes also gives a pretty good performance and she is also very pretty.Surprisingly, the best thing about Hitch is Kevin James.
In the end, Hitch is an enjoyable romantic comedy and one of the funniest films I have seen this year.
Cute date movie for Valentine's Day. In this romantic comedy, Alex 'Hitch' Hitchins (Will Smith) is a  legendary but anonymous date doctor in New York City.
Basically the story is about Hitch (Will Smith), a man who knows all of the ropes when it comes to dating women, taking Albert (Kevin James) under his wing.
Normally the guy would have as much chance of getting together with the apple of his eye (Amber Valletta as Allegra) as a skyscraper has of surviving a Godzilla attack, but Hitch is a real pro, so love might just be in the air.I never thought I'd say this but Kevin James is actually good in this movie.
For its good parts "Hitch" is worth seeing but unfortunately it fumbles the ball right before the end and falls just short of being a truly great, original romantic comedy.
The allergy scene is disturbing; the fact that Kevin James can't dance is something that wouldn't exactly catch anybody off-guard, and is therefore (in a movie like this) not funny.
Some people might find the over-the-top dancing a bit silly, but I'm one of those guys who can always find humor in watching white people try to dance like black people but doing a horrible job of it.I laughed pretty consistently throughout the movie until they cued the sappy "You are the wind beneath my wings"-esquire dialogue near the end.
I sincerely suggest that you pop the top on the Maalox or Pepto Bismal, take a good couple of swigs as Will Smith begins his extremely gay speech about love, falling, flying, taking leaps, blah blah blah, and your stomach should settle enough to let you enjoy a little more silly dancing at the end.
Thumbs up.Sure, things got a little too gay at times, but I appreciated the handful of moments where the movie poked fun at what initially looks like a sappy scene.
That's one line that simply can't be made fun of enough.My recommendation is that you grab your sweetie, accept that you're not gonna see any new ground being broken, make sure you have your yellow bucket handy for Will's big speech at the end, and enjoy a funny, cutesy, fairly safe romantic comedy for Valentine's.THE GISTHitch has enough laughs for the guys (and well, enough Eva for the guys) and enough romance for the ladies, for me to recommend it to those of you looking for a cute romantic comedy to help you celebrate Valentine's.
There are a few moments that will gag you with sugary sweetness, but strong performances by Will Smith, Eva Mendes, and Kevin James help you overlook it.
Thanks to Andy Tenant's direction, the film has an easy pace, and while predictable, the comedy has some winning moments.Hitch is a sort of "date coordinator" for losers like Albert, who is not exactly what one would consider a hunk.
The surprise of the movie though, is Kevin James, who as the overweight Albert, not only win us over, but he proves he can hold his own in his scenes with Mr. Smith.
Hitch (Will Smith) is a date-doctor who takes on his biggest task yet - to teach how overweight corporate idiot Albert (Kevin James) to romance celebrity Allegra Cole (Amber Valletta), whom Albert has become smitten with.
Will Smith makes for a likable actor, breathing sympathy into his rather smug character, and Kevin James, best known as food-loving truck driver Doug in TV's King Of Queens, is amusing as the embarrassing and bumbling Albert.
Well, that may be true (it is high concept), but the actual movie is the most delightful surprise to all you romantic-comedy connoisseurs out there; it's HILARIOUS, the situations are fresh and unexpected and the writing is fantastic (for a high concept comedy; let's be honest about what we're dealing with here).I saw this film tonight at a preview in Washington, DC and the audience laughed throughout.
will smith plays his character as a date doctor brilliantly, giving all the right advice...boys, take your girls to see this and you'll be secure for life :) eva mendes also gives a great role, sarcastic, witty, and need i say, gorgeous!
Rating-3/10Hitch, a Romantic Comedy starring Will Smith as a kind of love doctor who basically helps those less "experienced" at love and relationships.
It's a real predictable movie, seen before and really not very funny, it's not without it's heart but still, a fail in my book.Now Smith gives it a good go, he isn't the problem at all here in fact he is one of the shining lights, excellently showing off his acting side in certain and I mean certain scenes.
The love side is a little shaky really, I felt the chemistry between those who are involved is not great, can be good but could be a lot lot better.You know I said this is a comedy but in truth, if you laugh at this then I commend you.
If you like the fun over the love then don't watch this, the romance is better than the humour involved so this is one that does best for the lovers.Kevin James stars alongside Smith, and so does Eva Mendes who for me doesn't do herself any good, the role doesn't work and she just feels too unbelievable in her role.
If you want a cast who work well together this isn't it, but individually this has moments of good fun to be had by all.Now this film is fairly under-whelming, a kind of predictable cheese ball that has an air of smug(I felt the people behind this think it is much smarter than it actually turns out to be).
The move has it's extreme moments of cliché, it has it's moments of fun too and although few laughs, when some like Smith try to be funny, you can still smile if only a little.Overall a movie I wouldn't recommend to many but could work for some, the kind of picture that wouldn't inspire me to see it all again but isn't the worst of the worst either.
This is a bit of a blip for me in the career of Will Smith, in general it doesn't look like it with what I can see as the majority of critics and film viewers generally liking it but he doesn't finish this well, on that watch out for the ending scenes, the worst part of the entire movie..
'Hitch' is not at all funny, nor even pleasing, nor is it particularly romantic.Will Smith is a good actor--- likable, strong presence, wholesome demeanor.
In a very weird way, the most successful bit of sex and romance with Will Smith came in a comedy bit involving not a chick but the dude, Kevin James' character.The rest of this cast are largely unknown, Michael Rappaport's (Sp?) and Adam Arkin's cameos notwithstanding.
In fact, the surprising bits of the only grace and good vibes (the rare portions that approached romance) came from the two 'secondary' characters, Albert and Allegra, played by Kevin James and Amber Valletta.
Why America continues to put out to movies that make no sense and are only made for non talented actors like Smith to try and charm his way into households across the country and these producers are letting it happen!
However, other than these isolated moments and scenes, it was not worth watching.I felt as if Will Smith and Kevin James did terrific acting jobs, and played very well off of each other.
I also for the record can not think of a romantic comedy that features a male performer, I have to give it up for will smith for refusing to be typed cast in any particular type of movie..
The two romantic pairs: Smith and Mendes and James and Valletta are well chosen and the lead actors share a good chemistry.
'Hitch' is funny and romantic enough to make for a good date-movie..
Hitch even says that all his job is, is getting the guys to be noticed by the girls and then they take care of the rest!!" Well that's fake, too!So what happens when you say you love the same movies as this girl that you've been dying to have "notice" you, and a relationship begins, and then she finds out that you lied.
From the get go, not only is this movie incredibly entertaining, it's a pretty darn accurate look into how women think when they're becoming interested in a guy.Will Smith is, as usual, handsome and funny, delivering his lines and comedic punches with impeccable timing.
Also, it was great to see that goofy guy from King of Queens, Kevin James, play a role that is actually funny--I know, what a stretch!
Smith comes across as charming and good natured in his role as the 'Date Doctor', as does Kevin James, in an inspired comic turn from the actor (in many ways, he actually manages to steal the show).
What this had going for it was all of the leads are good including Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, & the highly underrated it's only a matter of time before she is a star Amber Valetta.
Will Smith, Eva Mendes and Keven James are great in this movie..
Will Smith needs to do more movies like this, romantic comedies.
I thought he did a good job in "Hitch".In romantic comedy, Alex "Hitch" Hitchens (Smith) is New York City "date doctor" who has helped men to try and get the women of their dreams.
While coaching Albert (James), a meek accountant who likes a celebrity (Valletta), Hitch finally meets his match in the person of the gorgeous, whip-smart Sara (Mendes), a gossip columnist who is on to him.Hitch is probably the best romantic comedy of the year.
Now it's time for Smith to play something he's been primed for ever since he was the Fresh Prince  a romantic comedy lead.In "Hitch," Smith plays Alex Hitchens, a "date doctor" that can transform a guy from an awkward, sweet geek to a suave, sophisticated gentleman.
It might be the upper-class part of the city, but this is a movie and homeless people are not part of this reality.What makes "Hitch" a little bit better than your average romantic comedy is not its plot.
Watching "Hitch" is like eating your favorite meal at a fast food restaurant  you've eaten it several times before but it still tastes good going down.Surprisingly, the performances of Smith and James are what make the film work.
On the way out of this, my wife asked me how I thought it compared to "Runaway Bride." I almost burst out laughing, because both movies have EXACTLY the same problem: a pretty good or great first hour, followed by a whole string of false, cheap-jack scenes building to a highly predictable ending.Go see this.
The unusual story of an adviser of love is greatly supported by the charismatic Will Smith, who shows great chemistry with Eva Mendes; Kevin James is also very funny and the beautiful and unknown Amber Valletta is perfect in the role of a millionaire.
I think it was a good romantic comedy movie with an average acting for Will Smith and Eva Mendes but i enjoyed the story very much.If there was a real Hitch, there won't be a room for more losers in this world.
"Hitch", as Alex Hitchens is nicknamed, has a gift for knowing how to romanticize with the women, but eventually stumbles upon Sara (Eva Mendes), who even he has a hard time keeping it cool in front of.In the meantime, Hitch is helping out a fellow named Albert (Kevin James), who is about as unlucky with women as they come.
The chemistry between James and Smith was better than the chemistry between Smith and Mendes, which is surprising.Of course, it would not be a story if Hitch's world did not come crashing down around him at some point in the movie, so it does and you can almost guess what happens.
However, this comedy romantic movie is superb.The movie features Will Smith, who plays Alex Hitchens (Hitch) for short.
Hitch (Will Smith) is New York's greatest matchmakers, known as the date doctor who guarantee's to get you the girl of your dreams in just three dates, and that's exactly what Albert Brennaman (Kevin James) wants when he gets aspirations of true love with a beautiful heiress, Allegra Cole (Amber Valetta) Sara Melas (Eva Mendes) is a tabloid reporter who is investigating the date doctor, completely oblivious that she is already dating him.Hitch was way above my expectations, the cast are all very believable and easy to identify with, showing genuine emotions and frailties.
Will Smith stars quite admirably as Cupid in this romantic comedy about "the basic principles" of love (claiming, at the end, that there are none, is just the movie being modest; it really is about showing the broad lines of those principles).
Hitch is the perfect formulatic date movie that brings a charming cast and hilarious situations together into an enjoyable popcorn flick that will not disappoint.Will Smith plays Alex "Hitch" Hitchins, a date doctor who helps out hopeless men get the women of their dreams.
Kevin James is suitable cast as Albert, playing the clumsy, asthmatic, all around good guy who only wants to love someone.
It felt very much out of place, but once the scene ends, Hitch picks up momentum and becomes a lot of fun again.Take your date to this movie, and it is a guaranteed good time.
This is the first time he has ever starred as the lead of a romantic comedy.Kevin James is hilarious in this movie after seeing the movie I must admit I started watching his T.V. show "King of Queens" more.This is a very well done plot.
I think learning the process of what drove Will Smith's character to that profession was great itself.This movie does not take the paths you expect a romantic comedy to take.
This is a comedy/romance movie directed by Andy Tennant, starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes and Kevin James.It is about a professional dating doctor -Will Smith - known as 'Hitch' who helps men to land dates with the women they are interested in.
And there WAS good chemistry between Kevin James and Will Smith, as two guys trying to sort things out.
I like Will Smith, I think he is in some real fun movies, I have enjoyed watching him and I like Rom-Coms.