Rated PG -13)
This is the movie all women have longed for and the best part is that it stars Mel Gibson as the guy who is already what all American women want. Imagine Mel most concerned with the other genders needs as a male-chauvinist ad exec who gets electrocuted in his bathroom and suddenly finds himself blessed with the power to hear women’s thoughts. Helen Hunt is the “you go girl” style boss, Marisa Tomei is charming as his lover, Lauren Holly is the ex-wife and his shrink is perfectly cast as Bette Midler. In this story the sensitive side of Mel shines through with panty hose and leg waxing after a tough-guy summer “Patriot”. In addition to offering tips to bar flies of the perfect pick-up line, the one-joke-honesty movie is reminiscent of “Liar, Liar” and “Look Who’s Talking” style. A refreshing change to the usual heavy Oscar holiday offerings with a truly star-studded cast.