What Women Want (US)
Finally… a man is listening
Certificate: PG-13
Running Time: 126 mins
Retail Price: $29.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt light up the screen in this winning romantic comedy about a man who thinks he`s God`s gift to women - until he hears what they`re really thinking.
Gibson plays Nick Marshall, a swinging bachelor scaling the corporate ladder of one of Chicago`s hottest ad agencies. But Nick`s fast-track success is derailed when the agency overlooks him and hires beautiful Darcy McGuire (Helen Hunt) as the new creative director. As Nick`s prospects begin to dim, he is jolted by a freak accident that leaves him with an extraordinary ability: he can hear what women think - and want!
Using his newfound gift to his advantage, Nick schemes to undermine Darcy by listening to her thoughts and stealing her ideas until something happens that he didn`t account for - he hears his own inner voice…and realizes he`s in love. Co-starring Marisa Tomei, What Women Want is "a laugh-out-loud celebration of the sexes."
Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
2 Theatrical Trailers
Cast & Crew Interviews
Behind-The-Scenes Featurette
Commentary by Director Nancy Meyers & Production Designer Jon Hutman
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 English
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 French
Subtitle Tracks:
English
CC: English
Directed By:
Nancy Meyers
Written By:
Cathy Yuspa
Josh Goldsmith
Diane Drake
Cathy Yuspa
Josh Goldsmith
Starring:
Ashley Johnson
Alan Alda
Marisa Tomei
Helen Hunt
Mel Gibson
Casting By:
Howard Feuer
Deborah Aquila
Soundtrack By:
Alan Silvestri
Director of Photography:
Dean Cundey
Editor:
Stephen A. Rotter
Thomas J. Nordberg
Costume Designer:
Ellen Mirojnick
Production Designer:
Jon Hutman
Producer:
Matt Williams
Nancy Meyers
Gina Matthews
Bruce Davey
Susan Cartsonis
Bruce A. Block
Executive Producer:
David McFadzean
Stephen McEveety
Carmen Finestra
Distributor:
Paramount Pictures
Your Opinions and Comments
The video transfer is very good. There are no visible compression signs and the colors are nicely rendered.
The DD 5.1 soundtrack is good as well. The surrounds are mainly used for traffic noise and the dialog is always clear.
The menus are nicely animated with sound clips from the movie.
The extras include a regular commentary (unfortunately, without the 2 leads) and a behind the scenes look.
Bottom line - what starts as a brilliant movie deteriorates to an average American comic drama. Still, worth watching.