DVD Review; "HITCH" C+

Will Smith and Kevin James in this odd comedy that at first appears to be about James' character but quickly becomes a romantic comedy vehicle for Smith's character (conveniently named "Hitchens" or "Hitch" who just happens to be a secret Love Doctor only known to a few people). James hires him to help him woo his rich lady boss whom he is an accountant for. Smith's Hitch is super smooth and can do no wrong, and he attempt to hook up with a gossip editor who's bid stories are gossip about the rich lady and trying to find the love doctor and out him. Predictable happenings occur with the mis-understandings that are in line with a Three's Company episode (standard writing for this type of movie). With the mostly mediocre writing this one putts along to the inevitable happy ending for everyone involved after the mis-understandings are revealed and cleared up. It manages to slip in a few funny moments here and there but it plays like a feature length sitcom opposed to a feature. As far as romantic comedies go this one is on par with the average ones nothing really special to elevate it above any of the others as it pretty much follows the guideline plot of any of the standard ones that came before it. Its an OK date DVD to rent.