Hitch (Movie Review)

**If you have seen this movie or any of the other movies I have reviewed, feel free to post comments regarding your opinions of the film(s). Even if you only say "I liked it" or "it really sucked" I think it would be cool for people to see other opinions. But maybe that's just me.

Anyway, on with the review...

This romantic comedy stars Will Smith as Hitch, a professional "date coach" who helps other men get the women of their dreams. One of his "students" is Albert, played by Kevin James from the TV show King of Queens. Albert is an ordinary guy who lusts after a very wealthy and very unobtainable woman. But this is a movie...so of course Albert (with Hitch's assistance) has a very good shot at scoring the girl. Hitch is not as successful in his own dating life...in fact he is quite clumsy in his attempts to impress women. He spends a great deal of time trying to woo a gossip columnist portrayed by Eva Mendes.

I am not a big fan of romantic comedies but I must say that this film was pretty funny. The funniest parts of the movie were the scenes that I had already seen several times in the previews for the movie. But it didn't make any difference because they were still quite entertaining. Not surprisingly, it is Will Smith that makes the movie work. When he is in a film you know that it is going to be pretty decent. Although, I did feel bad for myself (and Will Smith) when towards the end of the movie, I had to suffer through 15 minutes of some of the most excruciatingly sappy dialogue you will EVER have the misfortune to hear. But its ok...I recovered. Hitch is not great...but it is worth checking out.