Take a look back at these Hollywood icons in their early days to see how far they've come in their careers—and how little they've visibly aged.
Related lists from IMDb editors
Related lists from IMDb users
Title: Hitch (2005)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
| 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 | |
Pivoting around the eternal game of love, the suave matchmaker and New York City's finest date-doctor, Alex "Hitch" Hitchens, can guarantee 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, enlists his help to catch the attention of the rich and beautiful heiress, Allegra Cole, Hitch will unexpectedly discover his perfect match: the inquisitive gossip columnist, Sara Melas. Now, the self-assured charmer finds himself in need of his services to save his relationship. But, can the silver-tongued expert of romance survive the delicate complications of love? Written by Nick Riganas
I saw this movie screened last night, and you know what? I liked it. For the most part, it's a by the numbers 'chick flick', but makes no pretensions to be more than that, and in fact, is very good for what it is.
The easy thing to do would be to take potshots at this film; throw out things like 'Fresh Prince', 'getting jiggy with it', and even throw around the whole 'black dude making a white dude cool' angle; but that's too easy isn't it? Like shooting fish in a barrel.
No, this isn't a Wes Anderson film. The humor is rather broad, though much it very funny. Of course you won't see it up for an Oscar (what a tired joke that is); nor does it contain Quientin Tarantion-esquire dialogue or groundbreaking visuals.
But taken for what it is, a romantic comedy, it really is very good. Great chemistry between all the leads. Eve Mendes is gorgeous. And Kevin James steals nearly every scene he's in. 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+.