Hitch (2005)

A smooth-talking man falls for a hardened columnist while helping a shy accountant woo a beautiful heiress.

Director:

Andy Tennant

Writer:

Kevin Bisch

Stars:

Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James

4 wins & 24 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Will Smith	...	Hitch
Eva Mendes	...	Sara
Kevin James	...	Albert
Amber Valletta	...	Allegra
Julie Ann Emery	...	Casey
Adam Arkin	...	Max
Robinne Lee	...	Cressida
Nathan Lee Graham	...	Geoff
Michael Rapaport	...	Ben
Jeffrey Donovan	...	Vance
Paula Patton	...	Mandy
Philip Bosco	...	Mr. O'Brian
Kevin Sussman	...	Neil
Navia Nguyen	...	Mika
Matt Malloy	...	Pete

Storyline

Pivoting around the eternal game of love, the suave matchmaker and New York's greatest date doctor, Alex "Hitch" Hitchens, guarantees that any man can get the girl of his dreams if he overcomes his fears and follows his infallible advice. However, when the timid accountant, Albert Brennaman, wants to win the attention of the rich and beautiful heiress, Allegra Cole, Hitch will discover his perfect match: the inquisitive gossip columnist, Sara Melas. Now, the self-assured charmer is in need of his own services to save his relationship. Can the silver-tongued expert of romance survive the delicate complications of love?

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Plot Keywords:

gossip | quitting a job | newspaper | friendship | advice | 

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Taglines:

The cure for the common man.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language and some strong sexual references

Did You Know?

Trivia

Before Hitch shows Sara her relative's signature at Ellis Island, he tells her, "You can't really know where you're going until you know where you've been." Will Smith says this same line in the intro of his Will 2K music video.

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Goofs

At the end of the movie where Hitch is giving his speech in the middle of the street. Around 1:49:52 in the upper right corner you can see a red tour bus, and the people on top clearly get up abruptly and start pointing at the camera.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Hitch: Basic principles: no woman wakes up saying, "God, I hope I don't get swept off my feet today!" Now, she might say, "This is a really bad time for me," or something like, "I just need some space," or my personal favorite, "I'm really into my career right now." You believe that? Neither does she. You know why? Because she's lying to you, that's why. You understand me? Lying! It's not a bad time for her. She doesn't need any space. And she may be into her career, but what she's really...

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Connections

Referenced in Parks and Recreation: Save JJ's (2015)

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Soundtracks

Carmen Cubana
Written by Georges Bizet
Arranged by Kilian Forster
Published by Sony/ATV Tunes LLC o/b/o Edition Klazz / Sony/ATV Music Publishing Germany
Performed by Klazz Brothers & Cuba Percussion
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH
By arrangement with SONY BMG Music Licensing

User Reviews

Very Entertaining

This film was not about stereotypes, nor dance moves, nor pickup lines, really. This film was about the vulnerability of peoples' hearts. 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. I don't intend to sound overly endeared with this film - it wasn't "groundbreaking" in any sort of way - but it was a film worth seeing. Was it believable? No. New York couldn't be so simple and there has been no human being in the history of mankind that has the "hutzpah" of Hitch. Sure, there are bar-studs, but not ones that can get any chick, at any time - excluding those raking in seven figures, of course. The thing that worked best for this film was its true focus on the dramatic side of things, not just on the comedy. It was a funny two hours, no doubt. But it was also two hours that made you sit in your seat, become immersed in the characters, and smile.

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 February 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Last First Kiss

Filming Locations:

Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$70,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$43,142,214, 13 February 2005

Gross USA:

$179,495,555

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$371,594,210

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1