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This film appeared to be promising. What could go wrong with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt? A hardly believable story for one and uninteresting chemistry between them. Mr. and Mrs. Smith is about a married couple whom both are hit men working for different hit men companies without suspecting each others' secret lives. The premise alone sounds far-fetched, but the beginning of the film automatically leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. The characters seem to be comfortably sitting on couches both talking to the therapist about their ever decreasing interest in each other. I sensed that something was terribly wrong when by the end of that extended scene I was feeling sleepy and clueless. I had no idea who were these people, nor did I care. Eventually, after they find out about their secret lives after a failed hit, they try to take each other out, only in the end to find out that by telling the truth it suddenly makes their vows and life together much more meaningful. It's so sweet when they settle their differences that you almost forget they are both assassins and that they don't seemed troubled by the mere thought that they both killed others for a living. But yes, their marriage was going down the drain so it doesn't matter if they both skillful liars and murderers. Even with all the action I became very bored and found the gags really passe. The way Columbia is portrayed in the movie is an example of the writers being dumb as heck. Why didn't Angelina Jolie say anything about this at the time she was making the film? After all, she supposedly cares for third world affairs. The one truly single major insult was, after they made up, their companies put a bounty on them and decided to track them down and take them out. It's way too bad their aiming and their larger numbers couldn't compare to Brad and Angelina's super-human speed, resistance, agility and superior marksmanship. Did I mention I had no idea with whom they were fighting against? We never know who they work for nor who employed them? They just randomly pop out to fight them. The car chase scene was actually the only real good thing about this film. The rest of it was just plain stupid. Don't get me started on the characters, watching Brad Pitt and Angelina on this movie is painful, they have no chemistry whatsoever, Brad mumbles all his lines and Angelina is a predictable tom boy stereotype and one-trick pony. Vince Vaughn's jokes all fall flat, and why is Vaughn actor called The Tank anyway? The film manages to accomplish one thing. It makes reality look a whole lot more interesting. I'm going to give this film a 3/5 for attempting to put on heirs about high profile assassins who usually have a boring home life that somehow manage to stay alive throughout the film. IF YOU LIKE MY REVIEW, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO LET ME KNOW BY VOTING. THANKS.Read full review
Going into the film, we know that the couple are assassins that must eventually try to kill each other. What I did not like was the degree of domestic violence that was included in the film. You can place a person in a scope and pull the trigger, and it is entirely different (and unacceptable) to be kicking your wife, while she is lying on the floor, repeatedly in the stomach. I believe that the scene that was performed in the Smith's house was in bad taste due to the graphic level of violence....especially to a wife. Aside from the one bad scene, I would say that the movie has a good theme, in that the couple truly must determine whether they want to stay together and if they choose to complete their respective assignments. The emphasis on love and marriage are victorious, but what kind of true love (and wife) would ever tolerate such a level of violence? This film is definitely NOT for children, and probably not for most well-mannered adults. If it's violence you want, then that's what you'll get. I would recommend that this film be rented, and to fill your collection with something else.Read full review
It is a good romance that reflects the true ups and downs of real marriages in a Hollywood drama. Both lead actors (Pitt and Jolie) portray their characters well and make a convincing couple. I bought this DVD as a gift, but others might like it as part of their home collection to watch as a couple--not too boring for the men, but still romantic enough for the ladies.
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I love action movies as well as comedies. This movie has it all! I really enjoyed the chemistry between Jolie & Pitt. The show reminds you of a James Bond Movie, except for the fact that the characters are monogomous! There is plenty of action & shoot em up as well as humor! I really didn't expect that when I watched it for the first time! After I watched it the second time I heard more humor than the first time I viewed it. This is one of those movies that you don't mind watching more than once. I really enjoyed it each time I watched it, & I think you will too! Thumbs up on this show, without question!
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