Hitch

Hitch is a romantic comedy about Alex "Hitch" Hitchens, a New York consultant who earns a living by coaching insecure men through the early stages of courtship, keeping his real profession hidden from the women involved. His newest client, Albert, is a shy accountant hoping to win over the wealthy celebrity Allegra Cole. While guiding Albert through the process, Hitch meets Sara Melas, an ambitious gossip columnist who has her own reasons for getting close to him. The clash between his professional methods and his personal feelings drives the story, and a connection between his two worlds threatens both relationships.

The film was directed by Andy Tennant, its sixth feature following Sweet Home Alabama, from a screenplay by Kevin Bisch. Will Smith, who also produced, stars as Hitch, with Eva Mendes as Sara, Kevin James as Albert, and Amber Valletta as Allegra. Made for 70 million dollars, it grossed around 372 million worldwide, a strong return for a mid-budget studio comedy. On IMDb it holds 6.6 from roughly 348,000 votes, and on TMDB 6.6 from over 6,000 votes, while critics gave it 6.4 from 184 reviews. The audience and critical scores sit close together, suggesting a film that met moderate expectations across the board.