| | | Finally...a man is listening.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Dolby, Digital Audio, English, Dolby Digital (5.1), Dolby Surround Sound
In What Women Want, Mel Gibson stars as Nick Marshall, a charming, irrepressible bachelor living on the A-list of life, thinking he has the world on a string. Then, one night, his string begins to unravel when an unexpected jolt leaves his ears and eyes open to even more than he ever imagined possible. Now, hot shot advertising executive and self-proclaimed God's gift to women, he realizes that not only is he not God's gift to women, but every woman in his life thinks he's pretty much of a jerk. Slowly, Nick begins to realize that he can use this special gift to his advantage, and immediately begins to apply his distinctive ability to Darcy McGuire (Helen Hunt), his beautiful, talented and unsuspecting new boss. Resentful that Darcy was hired to bring new business to the ad agency from the untapped women's market, a job Nick would love to be his, he resolves to use his special powers to hear Darcy's thoughts and undermine her to get the job he believes he was destined to have.
"Smart, likable film..." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
"The look and the feel of the movie is just right." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"...the naughty-and-nice romantic comedy we've been missing all year." Peter Travers, Rollling Stone
"Mel Gibson reaches new heights of comic cleverness...Funny...feisty...and full of life." David Sheehan, CBS-TV
"Mr. Gibson shines" Elvis Mitchell, The New York Times
Editor's Note
Director, writer, and producer Nancy Meyers's (THE PARENT TRAP) sophomore directorial effort is a lively screwball fantasy featuring Mel Gibson in his first romantic comedy. Gibson plays Nick Marshall, a high-flying chauvinistic Chicago advertising executive who, like his musical idol, Frank Sinatra, calls women "baby" and believes he has the world on a string. Nick experiences a rude awakening when the creative director position he coveted goes to Darcy Maguire (Helen Hunt), a savvy outsider--and a woman--who intends to aggressively pursue the lucrative women's market. While trying to brainstorm ideas for "feminine" products, Nick experiences a freak accident that gives him the ability to hear women's thoughts. Determined to win back his stolen job, Nick uses his terrifying yet useful new talent to scrutinize Darcy and finds his smart, beautiful rival may not be the "bitch on wheels" he imagined. Meanwhile, he also must maneuver carefully within complex relationships with his estranged teenage daughter, Alex (Ashley Johnson), and a pretty coffee shop waitress, Lola (Marisa Tomei). Once Nick begins to listen to the new voices he hears, his previous worldview is challenged, and he finds that he finally might understand what women want.
| Features | Scene Access | | Interactive Menus | | French Dolby Surround | | English Subtitles | | 2 Theatrical Trailers | | Cast & Crew Interviews | | English 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital | | English Dolby Surround | | Widescreen Version Enhanced For 16x9 TVs | | Behind-The-Scenes Featurette | | Audio Commentary By Director Nancy Meyers And Production Designer Jon Hutman |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 1/25/2005 |
| Running Time: 126 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2000 | | Catalog ID: 338384 | | UPC: 00097363383840 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Golden Globe (2001) | | | Mel Gibson, Nominee, Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture-Comedy/Musical |
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| | Professional Reviews | USA Today
"...Gibson [is] always a lethal weapon, even without a gun in his pocket." -- 3 out of 4 stars 12/15/2000 p.6EEntertainment Weekly
"...Fizzy screwball comedy....[Gibson gives] a disarmingly nimble, fast-break performance..." -- Rating: B 01/12/2001 p.59 Box Office
"...Gibson plays the facets of his ever-transmogrifying persona with flair at every turn: Even his hedonistic incarnation is able to sweep the audience..." 02/01/2001 p.67 Total Film
"...A touch of magic realism and a dash of slapstick....There are plenty of laughs along the way..." 03/01/2001 p.88-9 Chicago Sun-Times
"...Often very funny....The look and feel of the movie is just right..." 12/15/2000 p.33 James Berardinelli's ReelViews 8 of 10
...Most of the credit for the film's success has to be laid at the feet of Mel Gibson, who exudes energy and oozes charm. Gibson's dynamic personality elevates the film--this is the most drive he has shown in several years.
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