Hitch is a 2005 American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and starring Will Smith in the title role, along with Eva Mendes, Kevin James, and Amber Valletta.

The film, which was written by Kevin Bisch, features Smith as a professional matchmaker who makes a living teaching men how to woo women.

Unfortunately, while helping his latest client woo the woman of his dreams, he finds out that his game does not work on the gossip columnist with whom he is smitten.

In New York, Alex "Hitch" Hitchens is a professional "date doctor" who coaches other men in the art of wooing women, with the main focus of having genuine long-term relationships.

At a speed dating event that Hitch sneaks into, Sara and Casey confront him and cite Vance as their source.

When she mentions how Albert's quirks won her over, Hitch realizes he doesn't do anything significant besides giving his clients confidence and allowing them to get the attention of the women they love.

[citation needed] The film was also available on UMD (Universal Media Disc) for the Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable).

The site's critical consensus reads: "Despite Hitch's predictability, Will Smith and Kevin James win praise for their solid, warmhearted performances.

"[16] Brian Lowry of Variety wrote: "Considerably heavier on romance than comedy, Hitch stitches together relatively few laughs but generates enough goodwill and energy.

[19][20] The soundtrack features artists such as Amerie, Kelly Rowland, Sleepy Brown, Big Boi, Earth, Wind & Fire, Mark Ronson, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Omarion, The O Jays, John Legend, The Temptations, Jimmy Cliff and Kevin Lyttle.

[18] Rob Theakston of AllMusic gave the album a three out of five star rating noting that it "features a brilliant survey of soul and R&B over the past three decades."