Roger Ebert’s two-and-a-half-star rating is reported. — Bill Simmons
His review calls the movie pleasant and undemanding but questions its necessity and third act. — Bill Simmons
The panel argues the third act does not lag badly and wants him to enjoy the movie more. — Bill Simmons

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1:28:28

Casting What-Ifs

Patton Oswalt as Albert; Alexander Skarsgård’s cut role; Ali Larter as a fictional celebrity.

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Patton Oswalt is reported as the second choice for Albert and rejected by the panel for this role. — Bill Simmons
Alexander Skarsgård’s scenes as Allegra’s boyfriend were reportedly cut, leaving only a photograph. — Bill Simmons
Ali Larter reportedly supplied images for the fictional celebrity. — Bill Simmons

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1:30:04

Recasting Couch

Stanley Tucci as Sara’s boss; Will Ferrell or other comic actors as Albert.

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Stanley Tucci is proposed as Sara’s editor. — Bill Simmons
Will Ferrell is proposed as Albert.
Ferrell is criticized as too tall and already too large a star for the part.
The existing Kevin James casting is defended as the right balance.

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1:33:32

Half-Assed Internet Research

Ellis Island ancestry; Smith’s inability to swim; Eva Mendes in Miami; soundtrack; proposed Jets stadium.

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Will Smith reportedly resisted Ellis Island because Black Americans generally did not enter there; his producing partner’s family record changed his mind. — Bill Simmons
Smith reportedly could not swim and wore a large life vest for the jet-ski work. — Bill Simmons
Eva Mendes appearing in the Miami music video and Smith not remembering her are reported. — Bill Simmons
The soundtrack’s Amerie and Beyoncé comparison is discussed as music lore. — Van Lathan
Albert’s reference to the proposed West Side Jets stadium is retained as period research. — Bill Simmons

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1:44:56

Probably Unanswerable Questions

Whether Hitch continues as the date doctor; how Albert earns money.

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Whether Hitch continues his business after exposure is questioned.
One answer predicts he is broke and his relationship fails.
The counterargument predicts a book advance, television appearances, and a lucrative advice brand. — Bill Simmons
How Albert continues earning money after quitting is questioned.

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1:46:39

Picking Nits

Albert’s coordination; repaired shirt; Sara attending the wedding; the newspaper staff; whipped cream.

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Albert being both clumsy and physically coordinated is questioned. — Bill Simmons
Kevin James’s real athleticism is distinguished from Albert’s intended clumsiness. — Bill Simmons
Sara returning Hitch’s badly torn shirt fully repaired is questioned. — Bill Simmons
Drinking Benadryl like a cocktail is questioned. — Bill Simmons
Allegra inviting Sara after the gossip story nearly ruins her relationship is questioned.
Allegra understanding that Hitch did not manufacture Albert’s appeal is offered as a defense.
Eva Mendes’s character complimenting Allegra’s bag is jokingly offered as sufficient reconciliation. — Van Lathan
The gossip editor caring about Sara’s personal life and work-life balance is criticized as implausibly benevolent. — Van Lathan
The large newspaper staff’s unclear jobs are questioned. — Mina Kimes
The newspaper friend’s actual job or beat is questioned. — Mina Kimes
Sara eating whipped cream from a can is criticized as a male-written cliché. — Mina Kimes
A daughter doing it as a teenager is offered as a counterexample before the behavior is reframed as childlike.

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1:52:58

Probably Unanswerable Questions

Sexual chemistry; sports as a first date; Hitch’s fee and customer acquisition.

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Whether Hitch has more sexual tension with Sara or Albert is questioned. — Bill Simmons
Sports as a first date are debated, with baseball favored, basketball context-dependent, and football rejected.
A sports date is defended as better after several prior dates.
Hitch’s 2005 fee is estimated around $1,500 per week after higher guesses. — Bill Simmons
Payment terms and lack of guarantees are questioned. — Bill Simmons
Word of mouth is identified as customer acquisition, then challenged because clients might hide using him. — Bill Simmons
Men referring unlucky friends is defended as plausible. — Bill Simmons

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2:00:55

Best Double Feature

Focus; Six Degrees of Separation; Crazy, Stupid, Love.

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Focus is selected. — Van Lathan
Six Degrees of Separation is proposed for another charming Will Smith performance.
Crazy, Stupid, Love is proposed as the closest thematic pairing. — Mina Kimes

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Mentions across The Rewatchables

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Crazy, Stupid, Love

The Rewatchables · aired February 24, 2026

1. Billy Dee Williams in Lady Sings the Blues; 2. Pitt in Legends of the Fall; 3. Smith in Hitch; 4. Gosling in Drive; 5. Tate in Love Jones

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