Hitch

I can't say that I don't have fits of laughter. The scenes where Hitch helps his client Albert charm a wealthy heiress are flawless, as are his occasional mishaps in front of Eva Mendes. But all the gags that excited so much in the trailer work in the film, although Tennant is already exhausted in the first hour and for the rest of the runtime (which deserves to be at least twenty minutes shorter) he just stretches and complicates things and unfortunately it doesn't work. And the two final speeches at that moment ruin the overall impression of ex-dateologist Smith... (04/02/2006)

Funny I missed this until now. A decent idea for a RomCom, a terrific Will Smith, and a seductively uncompromising Eva Mendes pull the film into the above average range. I also liked Kevin James as an absolute dork. I had a very enjoyable time. 75%. (14/05/2019)

While the Hitch/Sara storyline is really humdrum and therefore uninteresting, the story about Albert and his courting of Allegra works really well. The whole picture relies heavily on Will Smith’s undeniable charisma, while on the other hand it is pulled down by being too long and by the absolutely wooden and unlikeable Eva Mendes. Even so, Hitch worked for me somehow and I quite enjoyed it. (02/10/2006)

Hitch brilliantly captures the essence of the modern trend of smart and sophisticated comedies. It is an enjoyable treat for a Saturday evening, with excellent performances by Will Smith and the attractive Eva Mendes, who perfectly complementing each other. Don't expect too much depth or a finely-tuned masterpiece, but there is plenty of entertainment, thanks mainly to several high-quality and seamlessly integrated gags. It's a shame about the clichéd ending, which somewhat undermines the concept of intelligent and “realistic” charm. Nevertheless, it couldn't have ended any other way. (14/11/2008)

Hitch delivered exactly what I expected. I already knew that Will Smith's acting had something going for it, just as I had already noticed that Eva Mendes would not be a bad match, and I was not surprised that they were as good together in front of the camera as if they were a real couple. But the film isn't just about them, it's also about an interesting idea, a fresh and funny execution and also a bit about Kevin James, who was very good as the shy financier. In short, it’s a sure-fire way to get a laugh and some rest, and the slightly weaker second half doesn't change that, nor does the far-fetched ending. 80% (22/01/2013)