- Actors: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda, Ashley Johnson
- Directors: Nancy Meyers
- Writers: Cathy Yuspa, Diane Drake, Josh Goldsmith
- Producers: Bruce A. Block, Bruce Davey, Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean
- Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Paramount
- Release Date: Jan 7 2005
- Run Time: 127 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (179 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00003CXQS
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It must've made for a great pitch meeting: Male chauvinist advertising executive gains the ability to hear the thoughts of any woman around him. Add Mel Gibson--as Nick, the divorced "man's man" who can charm almost any woman into bed--and you've got high-concept comedy made in Hollywood heaven, right? Not necessarily. The smartest thing director Nancy Meyers did with What Women Want is dispose of this ludicrous plot contrivance before it wears out its welcome. It's fun to see Mel react to a deafening chorus of female thoughts, but his dubious "gift"--courtesy of an accidental electro-shock in his bathtub--is a mixed blessing for the audience. The women in Nick's life conveniently think in complete sitcom-friendly sentences, and the novelty quickly wears thin.
The movie improves by focusing on the fallout of Nick's predicament. Exploiting his unfair advantage, he sabotages the career of his new boss (Helen Hunt) even as he's falling in love with her; says all the right things to the aspiring actress (Marisa Tomei) who previously spurned his advances; and uses mind reading to curry favor with his 15-year-old daughter (Ashley Johnson). This two-faced scheming isn't malicious, however, and What Women Want is blessed by Gibson's amiably nuanced performance. His graceful riff on Fred Astaire is a dazzling surprise, and as Nick reforms, Gibson takes major credit for whatever depth this movie achieves. After a bit of nonsense, What Women Want has a lot to say about male and female behavior, be it noble or unappealing. It's both amusing and truthful, and that's almost as fun as a glimpse into someone else's brain. --Jeff Shannon
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Thats the Mel I like!
July 15 2004
Format:DVD
This movie is incredibly funny. Mel Gibson went from a macho pig to a metrosexual in all of 30 minutes ;)
Aside from the great music and wonderful cast, this movie is pretty family friendly and great for all those guys who want to know what women really want. Heres a hint guys...They want you to listen to them!
What Women Want
July 8 2004
Format:DVD
What Women Want DVD ~ Mel Gibson is just a terrible movie. Believe me I am not some pretentious snob; however, this movie just plain sucks...
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A laugh a minute comedy
Format: Color
Studio: Paramount Studio
Video Release Date: June 3, 2003
Cast:
Mel Gibson ... Nick Marshall
Helen Hunt ... Read more
Published on Jun 15 2004 by Joseph H Pierre
Funny
This was a funny picture.
Helen Hunt and Mel Gibson really click..an interesting pair to put together.
A lot of laughs in this one for sure!!!
Helen Hunt and Mel Gibson really click..an interesting pair to put together.
A lot of laughs in this one for sure!!!
Published on Jun 10 2004 by J. McAndrew
Meeting of the Minds
I found What Women Want to be an enlightening fun jaunt about relationships. Mel Gibson (Nick Marshall) does his best when he is in the comical mode, and his wisecracking moves... Read more
Published on Jun 9 2004 by R. DelParto
This Woman Wants Her Money Back
I adore romantic comedies and am capable of suspending disbelief with the best of them, but this movie inspired neither chuckle or teardrop, just the overwhelming desire to kick... Read more
Published on May 24 2004 by Baroness Von Grim
R.o.m.a.n.t.i.c! 16th april 2004.
Such a brill film, see it. ROMANTIC TOOOOOO.
Published on April 16 2004 by Kathryn Pointon
What WERE they thinking?
Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt are both fine actors, and no doubt have their choice of dozens of great roles anytime they want them. Read more
Published on Mar 28 2004 by David F. Nolan
Outstanding
This movie has made a great impact. I loved watching Mel Gibson when he, oh, you have to see it!!!
Published on Mar 21 2004
Definitely What I Want
Now here's a great movie. You got Mel Gibson playing a chauvanistic ad executive whose only primary goal in life is to get ahead in the business world, be a mediocre father, and... Read more
Published on Mar 13 2004 by Ashley Quinn
People are wrong about this.........
I've been reading some people's reviews of this movie and I can't understand why all the negative opinion's about it! The movie is flat out just a classic romantic comedy. Read more
Published on Feb 29 2004 by Mike D
What Most Audiences Want?
This inoffensive romantic comedy follows the ups and downs of Nick (Mel Gibson), a well-suceeded and pretentious publicist who always knows how to act towards women, never failing... Read more
Published on Jan 30 2004 by gonn1000
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