
As Alex Hitchens — a.k.a. the
Date Doctor — in Hitch Will Smith helps sweet,
clueless lotharios (like scene-stealer Kevin James)
woo the women of their dreams (see Amber Valletta).
Naturally, Hitch can't diagnose himself when he
fumbles in the face of his own ideal beauty (Eva
Mendes), and an inevitable misunderstanding
threatens everyone's happiness. Fortunately, Smith's
charm and James' heart keep things fresh. EXTRAS The
blooper reel has your standard oops-I-forgot-my-line
moments, and the deleted scenes are nothing you'd
miss. Roughly as engaging are the featurettes on
''Hitch Style'' (precious moments devoted to how hot
Smith looks) and Big Willie's entrée into the
Guinness Book of World Records for ''the most
appearances in 12 hours by a film star'' (only
three). Completely intoxicating, however, is the
eight-minute behind-the-scenes look at James'
pizza-making, Q-tip-using dance sequence. Here's
hoping the director's cut will one day feature his
finest smooth moves, ''The Lighthouse'' and ''Slooow
Thriller.'' B |