
Will Smith is the name... but Kevin James is the Star
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I probably liked "Hitch" for different reasons than most... Sure, Will Smith is hilarious, Eva Mendes is gorgeous, there are plenty of laughs, and men and women seemed to enjoy the movie equally... But for me - the movie is all about Kevin James ('King of Queens'). James plays the average man (beer belly, insecure, etc) so well and with some much sarcasm.
Though there are plenty of great scenes between Smith (who plays Alex Hitchens - a ladies man and love doctor) and Eva Mendes - but Smith's interactions with Kevin James are priceless. James plays an insecure financial advisor who seeks guidance from Hitchens as he pursues Allegra Cole - a rich starlet. As James fumbles through words, dance moves, etc - the laughs start flowing.
The movie ends as you one would imagine - after all, everything ends perfectly in the romantic comedy world right? But you can't help but walking away with a smile and recounting some of the laughs during the movie.
The movie is decently written and certainly not award worthy... but Smith's and James enthusiasm and charisma is contagious and really makes the movie. If you are looking for a mindless time and a few laughs - try "Hitch."
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