What Women Want

Rating:
Summary: A film that considers its audience to be intelligent
Review: I bought this film with a little sense of foreboding. Anybody remember the film "Zapped" with Scott Baio? Sir Baio acquires a psychic mind-over-matter capability (i.e. he can blink like Jeanie) and how does he use his powers? Solving world hunger? Saving lives in surgery? Nope, he pops girls blouses off, and the film was shallow enough to spare us the burden of how a real girl would be humiliated, and cry alone in her room while her parents anguished over what was wrong.

Was this movie to be Zapped II?

It was clear early on that something delightful was in store due to the production values, and the subtle almost unnoticeable artful rocking of the camera. The supporting cast was excellent. I mean REALLY excellent.

Mel Gibson initially is definitely a microwave-quick, get-to-the-point, predatory male. Every nuance of the character paints that picture.

When he acquires his Big Trick, the film gets somewhat annoying. In hindsight I think it was smart to annoy the audience at that part of the film since it's clearly a plot twist that is disturbing to the character.

With his new powers, Nick (Mel's character) first tries to use them in a predatory way. This didn't work, and as the film progresses he uses his powers in another way. SWITCHING TACTICS! A character is THINKING if they switch tactics. It is very enjoyable to watch a film with believable characters who come across as "thinking".

Also, Nick becomes more of an emotion-based decider, and his mannerisms clearly display that. I have to equate the believability of his new mannerisms with Dustin Hoffman's character growth in Kramer vs Kramer. Further, as Nick understands women better, he exudes a Tom Hanks-like empathy that is very likeable. (Dustin Hoffman and Tom Hanks in the same paragraph. Mel really shines in this movie.)

I would have done this and that scene a little differently, and this film isn't the end-all best film ever made, but when it was over I had this good feeling, happy I had watched it.

I would call this movie a smart romantic comedy and highly recommend it.

Rating:
Summary: Dissapointment,
Review: Mel Gibson should choose better scripts to do. First the Patriot, now this... And testicular cancer is relevant, depending on the temperature of female conversations. You can see it, but dont go with high expectations.

Rating:
Summary: male/female
Review: This is an interesting, entertaining movie that DOES show what woman think or imagine. On one side it's what we imagine and on the other it's about what we want. We imagine single men alone in their apartment with a glass of wine entertaining themselves and perhaps musing that they are still single and congratulating themselves that they have avoided the commitment trap and still get what they want.

Mel does a sexy dance with grace. I was quite surprised that this hard playing action character displayed a vulnerable side. You will laugh at seeing him in womans nylons in the bathroom while he's trying to figure woman out.

This had to be directed by a woman because I can't see any man actually displaying that sort of depth that does not exist outside of baseball or action films. Which is one of the points of the film. He gets to a point where he is more in tuned with his feminine side and avoids more of the hard hitting action on tv. (he does a great impression of Sean Connery)

You often hear men grumbling that they wish they knew what women wanted. The director gives him and the audience a chance by providing a stream of outspoken thoughts, worries, fear, happiness by women and showing their reactions to being discovered. Mel was so amazed by what women thought that he drenched himself in a room full of women just to get their perspective. It was very new to him. Bette Midler's character took the opportunity. She became more himself when she realized Mel could hear her thoughts. A psychiatrist having a toke. I wonder how many women would be different if men could hear our thoughts. And isn't Mel Gibson worth wanting. ;-)

I highly recommend this movie if you are open to looking at both sides and what men can do about vulnerability.

Rating:
Summary: Great Movie
Review: My mom and I watched this movie together. Usually the 30 year age difference shows up in our taste of movies. We both really enjoyed this movie. Mel Gibson was handsome and funny. He played the closed- minded male really well. I really enjoyed Helen Hunt's performance also. Overall, I think it showed a side of women that we all try to hide.

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Summary: Cute Movie and that's all!
Review: Yesterday I went to the cinema with my 2 friends to see that movie at first I wanted to see the movie "save the last dance" but my friend told me her sister saw it and it ,,,wasnt very good, so I went to see with them that movie after seeing the preview for it and it seemed funny.This movie is cute Mel Gibson really did a great job as the chvnistic man with alot of charm and Helen Hunt also did a great job but this movie wasn't excellent it was cute but 2 long so if ur a fan of cute romance comdies go see it

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Summary: Someone please wake me from this nightmare...
Review: When I saw the previews for this film I figured it would be a great way to spend two hours. After I had spent my two hours with Mel and Helen, I wanted them back.

If you have seen any trailer for this film, then you have seen the best and funniest parts. The "funny" scenes in this film were not funny at all. I understand that this is a romantic comedy and all but, Mel gibson seems awkward throughout the entire movie. I was upset that Helen Hunt, a woman that performed beautifully in As Good as it Gets, even chose the role in this film.

From the beginning a viewer already knows the outcome of the movie. We all know that the man's life will change because of this accident. The concept of hearing what women think, as far-fetched as it is, is interesting. I only wish someone could have been a little more creative with it.

The movie also goes to great extremes to waste good talent. Marisa Tomei plays a mindless woman worring about petty things. Delta Burke plays Gibson's "yes girl" and could have given much more to the picture.

I don't expect an epic like Braveheart or an action film like Twister every time these two are on the screen. I just want something that is entertaining. The best part of this film goes to the set decorators and designers.

The film does prove one thing; we should all listen to our mothers when they tell us not to plug in a hairdryer near a tub full of water.

Rating:
Summary: Entertaining, but not a must-have
Review: This movie is entertaining, nothing more and nothing less. A movie that's fun while it lasts but after a few days you'll forget about it. Probably a good rent for a laid back movie-evening but definitely not worth the purchase.

Rating:
Summary: Above-average romantic comedy.
Review: In a movie like this, you expect the two leads to be on-screen all the time, kissing and hugging, with sexy results. But the director, Nancy Meyers, doesn't go for that kind of trite crap. She keeps the plot simple, entertaining and above all, touching.

The movie opens with Nick (Mel Gibson) as a sexist, power-hungry man. He works for an ad agency, where he expects to be promoted. But unbeknownst to him, they have hired Darcy, a fresh new talent from outside the company (Helen Hunt). Nick is obviously upset. Then, a strange thing happens that must be seen to be believed. Somehow, through electrocution, he is now able to hear the thoughts of all women. At first he is freaked, then he figures he can use it to his advantage.

All the characters are well developed and the acting is top notch. Helen Hunt is wonderful as the cocky new executive and Marisa Tomei delivers her best performance since My Cousin Vinny. The chemistry between Helen Hunt and Mel Gibson is great as well. However, there is one thing that bothered me about this movie. There is a small sub-plot with an office intern, Erin, who is always contemplating suicide. I felt the story was not really carried to completion as well as it could have. Other than that, this is a great film with good acting and an entertaining plot.

Rating:
Summary: Solid Movie
Review: I Have looked at the movie reveiws some people have made about this movie. I thought this movie was a solid movie. The movie gave men hope of what women really want, but by no means the answers. I think this movie tought me to listen a little more to women. I think one of the best parts is when Mel is going to try and save the day. Thisgs blow up and his face, and HH is the one that saves him. I think it makes women realize that men like to be saved as well. I think it's a good learning film for both men and women. I though Mel did an excellent job. Go and buy this movie, because I am going to.

Rating:
Summary: I still don't know what women want.
Review: I went to watch this movie with some friends of mine. In the middle of the movie, one of my friends whispered,"This is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen." At the end of the movie he said,"That movie was horrible." What starts of as an ingenious comedy, slowly transforms into a slow typical love story. Now love stories can be really good, if they are subtle and do not resort to cliches and standard plot elements. This movie makes it's point by smacking you, rather than caressing. I would still rent this movie, because the funnier half of the movie is memorable. The latter may actually be touching to those who enjoy the genre.The ending is a bit dissapointing, and the funny gun runs out of ammunition before the movie is half over.