In contrast to the movie Sideways, which we are also reviewing this week, this movie is not all that liked by the critics. However it is liked more than Sideways by the users. And it was much more liked by us. Even Roger Ebert gave it thumbs up saying: "There is a purpose for a movie like Hitch, and that purpose is to supply a pleasant and undemanding romantic comedy that you can rent next Valentine's Day." It is indeed funny and it's central message is that, it is not what is on the outside that counts in relationships, but rather what people are on the inside. Although the movie has scenes with sexuality, [how could it not] they are handled tastefully. All in all this is a good entertaining movie with a decent message. It doesn't need to be seen on the big screen. It will make a good rental Valentines or any day.
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