"What Women Want"

The film "What Women Want" is directed by Nancy Myers. In this film, the issue of the catalyst initiating change is looked at and the affects of this change. This film shows how the protagonist, Nick Marshall, a middle aged advertising agent develops his perception of women and creates strong relationship with his daughter. Nick loves the world he initially lived in. He did not treat women with much respect, yet had no trouble finding …

…of the film, he loses this gift when he is once again electrocuted and, contrary to his feelings in the start of the film, he does not wish to lose this gift. He may have lost this gift but what stays with him is his appreciation and respect for women and the new perception of them he develops. The people around him also now find him enjoyable as he is no longer rude or dismissive.