Hitch
2005 · Directed by Andy Tennant
Original language: English
- comedy
- drama
- romance
The story
Dating coach Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens mentors a bumbling client, Albert, who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous Allegra Cole. While Albert makes progress, Hitch faces his own romantic setbacks when proven techniques fail to work on Sara Melas, a tabloid reporter digging for dirt on Allegra Cole's love life. When Sara discovers Hitch's connection to Albert – now Allegra's boyfriend – it threatens to destroy both relationships.
What it’s like
Bright, polished studio comedy: sunlit Manhattan streets, glossy party interiors in warm amber and cream, and clean, evenly lit wide shots that keep the mood buoyant. Its sound is an upbeat pop-and-soul soundtrack, with the music swelling over montage sequences of dating lessons and nightlife. The vibe is breezy, sweet and playfully wry, the kind of easy watch that suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a comfort rewatch, or a night in with friends. Pacing is brisk and sitcom-like, with rapid banter and broad physical comedy, especially in the scenes where the mismatched leads get tangled in their own awkwardness. The emotional register stays warm and light, following a cynical professional and a nervous, earnest client as each slowly learns that real connection can't be engineered. Intensity is very low: a little crude humour and mild innuendo, some cheeky party drinking, and no violence, gore or explicit sexual content. It suits people who want a feel-good romcom with charm and laughs, and who prefer their romance gentle, funny and unhurried.
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