What Women Want

Nick Marshall, a self-assured and cunning advertising executive at the esteemed firm of Madison Avenue's Ad Agnecy, has always held the women in his life at arm's length. He's had a string of fleeting affairs, always on his own terms, but has never been genuinely invested in any relationship. This macho image has earned him a place as one of the top ad executives, but when his boss passes him over for a key promotion, Nick's seemingly invincible confidence takes a blow. This rejection sets off a chain of events that will change the course of Nick's life forever. While attending a party to celebrate his new promotion being given to someone else, Nick is struck on the head with a falling chandelier. Unbeknownst to him, this accident has triggered a unique side effect: he can suddenly hear the thoughts and innermost desires of the women around him. At first, Nick takes advantage of his newfound ability to get ahead in the cutthroat world of advertising. He uses his power to gain insight into the needs and wants of his female clients, thereby making him an invaluable asset to his firm. However, when Darcy McGuire, his new and ambitious boss, joins the agency, things take an interesting turn. Darcy is smart, beautiful, and determined to succeed in a male-dominated industry. She is immediately drawn to Nick's charisma and confidence, and Nick soon finds himself using his ability to influence her thoughts and feelings. By hearing her innermost desires, Nick discovers that Darcy is indeed infatuated with him, but he remains skeptical about committing to any genuine relationship. Nick's newfound ability also allows him to understand the true nature of his clients' desires, and he begins to use this knowledge to create ads that speak directly to their subconscious needs. In turn, his firm experiences a meteoric rise in success, and Nick becomes the toast of the advertising world. Meanwhile, Nick finds himself in an awkward and unfamiliar position. Despite his best efforts to resist, he starts to feel a genuine connection with Darcy, but he is hesitant to reveal his secret to her. He is drawn to her inner warmth and vulnerability, which he had only previously perceived as weakness. Darcy, too, is struggling with her growing feelings for Nick, but she has no idea that he is already harboring a secret that could potentially change the dynamics of their relationship. As Nick navigates the complex emotions of those around him, he begins to realize that his newfound ability has given him a gift, but it's also a double-edged sword. He starts to experience a sense of empathy and understanding that he never thought possible, and he begins to question his initial perceptions of women. As the story unfolds, Nick finds himself torn between his old life and his new one. He must confront his own insecurities and learn to trust the people around him, while also figuring out how to use his unique gift to build genuine relationships. With the help of his assistant, Lola, Nick slowly starts to understand the value of his newfound ability and learns to harness it in a way that serves both himself and those around him. Through a series of hilarious and poignant moments, Nick comes to terms with his newfound ability and the power it gives him to connect with the women in his life. He realizes that the key to truly understanding them lies not in their thoughts, but in their hearts. As he navigates this newfound world of emotions and connections, Nick discovers that being a true partner to Darcy requires more than just hearing her thoughts, but also listening to her heart. Ultimately, the film What Women Want poses a question: can a woman's mind ever truly be understood, or is it the heart that holds the deepest secrets? With its lighthearted humor, witty dialogue, and poignant exploration of the human heart, this film offers a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to truly understand and connect with the people around us.