Hitch (2005) Movie

About Hitch

"Hitch" is a 2005 American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant. The film follows the journey of Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens (Will Smith), a professional "date doctor" who helps men win the heart of the women they're in love with. The storyline gets a twist when Hitch himself falls for Sara Melas (Eva Mendes), a gossip columnist, and finds out that love is not always as easy as he thought it to be.

Making / Production

"Hitch" was produced by Will Smith's company, Overbrook Entertainment, and distributed by Columbia Pictures. It was directed by Andy Tennant and written by Kevin Bisch. The movie was released on February 11, 2005.

Actors

• Will Smith as Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens: Smith played the role of a charming and witty dating coach, earning praise for his funny and energetic performance.
• Eva Mendes as Sara Melas: Mendes played the role of a gossip columnist, who was hard to impress. Her chemistry with Will Smith was highly appreciated.
• Kevin James as Albert Brennaman: James portrayed the shy, clumsy client of Hitch, who is in love with a wealthy woman. He delivered a hilarious performance in the role.
• Amber Valletta as Allegra Cole: Valletta played a glamorous yet sweet socialite, who becomes the love interest of Albert.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was originally titled "The Last First Kiss."
• This was the first film that Will Smith and Eva Mendes worked together in. They later starred together in the film "Bad Boys II".
• The speed dating scene was shot in a real speed dating environment.

Awards

The film got nominated for various awards, including Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Actor (Will Smith), Choice Hissy Fit (Kevin James) and won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie - Love Scene (Will Smith, Eva Mendes).

Quotes

• "Life is not the amount of breaths you take, it's the moments that take your breath away." – Hitch
• "Begin each day as if it were on purpose." – Hitch
• "Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away." – Hitch

Music, Soundtrack

• "1 Thing" by Amerie
• "She Drives Me Crazy" by Fine Young Cannibals
• "Ooh Wee" by Mark Ronson feat. Ghostface Killah, Nate Dogg, Trife & Saigon