What Women Want

What Women Want

2000 · 127 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.5 (4,389 votes)
Dir. Nancy Meyers · Starring Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda, Ashley Johnson, Mark Feuerstein · Music Alan Silvestri

He has the power to hear everything women are thinking. Finally... a man is listening.

ComedyRomance

Advertising executive Nick Marshall is as cocky as they come, but what happens to a chauvinistic guy when he can suddenly hear what women are thinking? Nick gets passed over for a promotion, but after an accident enables him to hear women's thoughts, he puts his newfound talent to work against Darcy, his new boss, who seems to be infatuated with him.

VIBE

This film offers a charmingly amusing and lighthearted exploration of gender dynamics. It feels like a delightful journey of self-discovery, wrapped in a classic romantic comedy package. The tone is often reflective, yet consistently entertaining, making for a warm, engaging watch.

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