Movie Review: Hitch

I went into this movie on the dime of the SF Observer expecting it to be mediocre at best. Once my mind is made up as to whether I'll like a movie or not it's usually set. However, Hitch managed to change my mind. Most of the reviews I read gave Will Smith's latest effort somewhere in the area of 2 or 3 stars complaining that it falls flat; I adamantly disagree. Smith proves that he can play a (relatively) understated character - a normal guy. Kevin James also gives a strong performance as Albert, the bumbling underachiever who falls in love with out-of-his-league Heiress Alegra Cole (Amber Valletta) . The cast is rounded out nicely by Hitch's beautiful love interest, gossip columnist Sara (Eva Mendez). A great date-flick, this movie delivers romantic moments mixed with Will Smith's innate charm and sense of comedic timing. I definitely recommend it.