I think the concept of this movie is great. A chauvinist male suddenly understands what every women around him is thinking. I actually liked that part. The sound track is also enjoyable.
Where this movie falls down is in its portrayal of the actual women in the film. Mell Gibson is very good in his part. Helen Hunt, although a very good actress, has zero chemistry with Gibson. The actress who does have great chemistry with him, Marisa Tomei, is literally written out of the movie with a quirky excuse that defies credibility.
I still enjoyed the movie but would have enjoyed it more if someone other than Helen Hunt had gotten Mel in the end.
Where this movie falls down is in its portrayal of the actual women in the film. Mell Gibson is very good in his part. Helen Hunt, although a very good actress, has zero chemistry with Gibson. The actress who does have great chemistry with him, Marisa Tomei, is literally written out of the movie with a quirky excuse that defies credibility.
I still enjoyed the movie but would have enjoyed it more if someone other than Helen Hunt had gotten Mel in the end.