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'Mr. Right' is an absurd Action-Comedy, but its undeniably Great Fun too! Its fast, witty & violent, but it makes for a good watch, thanks to its mostly Crisp Writing & Strong Performances.
'Mr. Right' Synopsis: A girl falls for the "perfect" guy, who happens to have a very fatal flaw: he's a hit-man on the run from the crime cartels who employ him.
'Mr. Right' induces romance, comedy & some pulsing action in those 92-minutes. Max Landis's Screenplay is crisp & moves on a fast-pace, wasting no time in any unwanted subplots or prolonged sequences. Its perpetually absurd & its fun to see its violent protagonists take on love & the bad-guy in the goings-on. Paco Cabezas's Direction is good. Cinematography & Editing are decent. Action-Sequences are sharply executed.
Performance-Wise: Sam Rockwell & Anna Kendrick are in Tremendous form. Rockwell doesn't miss a beat as the hit-man with a soft heart, while Kendrick is a hoot as the heartbroken & yet love-driven young blood. Kendrick steals the show, reassuring her remarkable talent. Tim Roth is effective, as always. RZA is alright. Others lend able support
On the whole, 'Mr. Right' gets it Right. Recommended!
'Mr. Right' Synopsis: A girl falls for the "perfect" guy, who happens to have a very fatal flaw: he's a hit-man on the run from the crime cartels who employ him.
'Mr. Right' induces romance, comedy & some pulsing action in those 92-minutes. Max Landis's Screenplay is crisp & moves on a fast-pace, wasting no time in any unwanted subplots or prolonged sequences. Its perpetually absurd & its fun to see its violent protagonists take on love & the bad-guy in the goings-on. Paco Cabezas's Direction is good. Cinematography & Editing are decent. Action-Sequences are sharply executed.
Performance-Wise: Sam Rockwell & Anna Kendrick are in Tremendous form. Rockwell doesn't miss a beat as the hit-man with a soft heart, while Kendrick is a hoot as the heartbroken & yet love-driven young blood. Kendrick steals the show, reassuring her remarkable talent. Tim Roth is effective, as always. RZA is alright. Others lend able support
On the whole, 'Mr. Right' gets it Right. Recommended!
Max Landis' writing is unique and has both hits and misses. This movie succeeds in part with the impressive tonal shifts in the story as well as some original characters.
The movie plays like a Diablo Cody-thing gone off the rails, which is a good thing, if you're prepared for that kind of stuff.
The action was unexpectedly well executed, but hard to really be engaged with because of the chaotic approach to genre.
If you're into something light and fun and tired of the tropes being played over and over again, then this is the next film, you should watch.
The movie plays like a Diablo Cody-thing gone off the rails, which is a good thing, if you're prepared for that kind of stuff.
The action was unexpectedly well executed, but hard to really be engaged with because of the chaotic approach to genre.
If you're into something light and fun and tired of the tropes being played over and over again, then this is the next film, you should watch.
As a 90's kid that was probably pretty close to either Sam Rockwell's or Anna Kendrick's while this was made, I was brought back to the "quirky" days with this movie. However, I do also remember the specific idea that this movie was trying to be. It is way above average. If you are a child of my generation, you will love this film despite its reliance on the cuteness of the characters. Anna Kendrick does a phenomenal job playing a girl wrapped up in a world she couldn't understand, and Adam Rockwell does good playing an anti-John Wick. Suspension of disbelief is very much required to truly appreciate this film, but if you can, it is actually magical. It's just plain fun. It's almost a period piece. I liked it as much as one possibly could within reality boundaries. Reality is, that with a different generation's eyes, this is probably a cringe piece. However, I enjoyed it. A lot. Kudos to the direction for keeping mostly on point.
- digdog-785-717538
- May 25, 2016
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Max Landis by all reports sucks as a person, but his writing is at least unique. This isnt as good as American Ultra, but enjoyably similar in tone.
Some hits and misses but a very serviceable action rom com that you don't see done often nowadays, and you see it done well even less.
I don't love Sam Rockwell in general but I have a big soft spot for Anna Kendrick, both do great in their roles here, playing both to and against type at intervals in the story.
Entertaining supporting cast with familiar faces like Tim Roth, James Ransone from Sinister (Deputy So and So), and famous-creepy-guy-who coincidentally-reminds-me-of-Sam-Rockwell Michael Eklund. Also RZA makes an appearance, I love seeing him in movies so I got a kick of out that as well.
Its the kind of movie both you AND your girlfriend will probably like, but neither will probably love.
Some hits and misses but a very serviceable action rom com that you don't see done often nowadays, and you see it done well even less.
I don't love Sam Rockwell in general but I have a big soft spot for Anna Kendrick, both do great in their roles here, playing both to and against type at intervals in the story.
Entertaining supporting cast with familiar faces like Tim Roth, James Ransone from Sinister (Deputy So and So), and famous-creepy-guy-who coincidentally-reminds-me-of-Sam-Rockwell Michael Eklund. Also RZA makes an appearance, I love seeing him in movies so I got a kick of out that as well.
Its the kind of movie both you AND your girlfriend will probably like, but neither will probably love.
Sam Rockwell knocks it out of the park as a goofy, charming ex-hit-man; his character is basically if Hank Moody from Californication was an expert on guns instead of girls. All of the acting is great. Anna Kendrick is likable as ever, Tim Roth is fantastic for what little he's given to do, even RZA is good in his small quirky role. The main problem with Mr. Right is the production value. It's bad across the board: the directing, the editing, the script, hell the credits are literally Times New Roman 12 pt font. It's so noticeably lazy that it takes you out of the movie.
Thankfully the leads have chemistry to keep it afloat. When the charm of this movie hits, it hits hard. There were plenty of laughs and I was rooting for this couple to kick some ass and work out their problems, and that's a testament to how well Rockwell and Kendrick play off each other and their natural comedic chops. They're just fun to watch. And when the baddies start showing up the action sequences are pretty cool too. Absolutely ridiculous, but gleefully entertaining.
The plot is the bane of this movie. Any time the two leads (or Tim Roth) aren't on screen and the story shifts to the conflict between the two brothers, the guys who hired RZA and other nameless hit men to kill Rockwell's character, the movie grinds to a halt. Neither of the bad guys are likable. They're spoiled douchebags. In any action movie you'd like to have at least a decent villain but that's not even the case here. Tim Roth plays more an antihero whose motives aren't made clear until late, and it's not much of a payoff but it's always great to see Roth on screen. He plays a secret agent who constantly shifts identities so we get to see him flex his accent muscles which is always a good thing.
I can't recommend seeing this movie because the plot is so frustrating, but I did get some laughs and the performances are spot on. If only to watch Sam Rockwell have a blast in the role of a lifetime backed by a wonderful supporting cast, Mr. Right is worth checking out. Just don't go in expecting greatness because you'll likely be disappointed.
Thankfully the leads have chemistry to keep it afloat. When the charm of this movie hits, it hits hard. There were plenty of laughs and I was rooting for this couple to kick some ass and work out their problems, and that's a testament to how well Rockwell and Kendrick play off each other and their natural comedic chops. They're just fun to watch. And when the baddies start showing up the action sequences are pretty cool too. Absolutely ridiculous, but gleefully entertaining.
The plot is the bane of this movie. Any time the two leads (or Tim Roth) aren't on screen and the story shifts to the conflict between the two brothers, the guys who hired RZA and other nameless hit men to kill Rockwell's character, the movie grinds to a halt. Neither of the bad guys are likable. They're spoiled douchebags. In any action movie you'd like to have at least a decent villain but that's not even the case here. Tim Roth plays more an antihero whose motives aren't made clear until late, and it's not much of a payoff but it's always great to see Roth on screen. He plays a secret agent who constantly shifts identities so we get to see him flex his accent muscles which is always a good thing.
I can't recommend seeing this movie because the plot is so frustrating, but I did get some laughs and the performances are spot on. If only to watch Sam Rockwell have a blast in the role of a lifetime backed by a wonderful supporting cast, Mr. Right is worth checking out. Just don't go in expecting greatness because you'll likely be disappointed.
I accidentally found this movie on a plane, and the flight was just under being long enough and sought out to rewatch from the start as it captured me! I really liked this movie, I like it so much I literally created a log in to say so. My review isnt funny, witty or relevant in any way but I feel like this movie is something you should give a go as you might find yourself laughing and bopping along!
The sound track is so up beat and the characters are wacky but enjoyable. I sometimes play this movie in the background while I'm pottering around just because it makes me happy! Although I think the two leads are the oddest couple ever, somehow they make it work.
Overal all, super enjoyable and perky. Please just watch it
The sound track is so up beat and the characters are wacky but enjoyable. I sometimes play this movie in the background while I'm pottering around just because it makes me happy! Although I think the two leads are the oddest couple ever, somehow they make it work.
Overal all, super enjoyable and perky. Please just watch it
- melkennedy-05060
- Feb 27, 2018
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My reservations at the beginning of this movie were simply that, in the early romantic comedy scenes, Rockwell (whom I love) is simply too old for Anna Kendrick. The actors are 16 years apart, but Kendrick looks young for her age and Rockwell looks old* for his age, magnifying the effect.
But, as the film descends into utter madness, you realize that these two super hero/super villain/ psychos are perfect for each other, and with interests so...unusual...they would never find anyone else, so bless 'em.
Watch this if, against your better judgment, you're always a little sad that Veronica & JD don't end up together at the end of Heathers. Oh, and RZA is an under-appreciated acting talent.
*But he's a great little dancer.
But, as the film descends into utter madness, you realize that these two super hero/super villain/ psychos are perfect for each other, and with interests so...unusual...they would never find anyone else, so bless 'em.
Watch this if, against your better judgment, you're always a little sad that Veronica & JD don't end up together at the end of Heathers. Oh, and RZA is an under-appreciated acting talent.
*But he's a great little dancer.
- chloe-church
- Aug 24, 2019
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Maybe I'm just not a fan of Anna Kendrick.. this role she played really seemed like it was meant for teenagers. Really immature and not funny for me. Sam was alright but everything felt very scripted. I had a hard time figuring out his character. The action scenes were alright but you could tell they were fake. The story sounded really intriguing but I was put off by the corniness and immaturity of the characters. The movie is maybe good for a 17 year old girl but as a 26 year old woman, I just wasn't a fan of any of it.
- kbibber-81241
- Mar 7, 2020
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First of all, the soundtrack was good. Especially Norman Greenbaum's Spirit In The Sky suited the first gun fight scene excellently, and if by then you had no idea what kind of action movie Mr. Right is, that scene tells it to you straight.
Anna Kendrick is amazing as Martha, a girl so quirky you don't know if she's just weird or if there's actually something even more weird going on his head. Also the way Martha shook off "Mr. Right"'s comments on killing people made me wonder several times if she thinks he is joking, or if she just doesn't care too much, because he is so perfect for her. Sam Rockwell is an interesting choice for "Mr. Right". When Martha first meets him, he comes off pretty creepy, and while Rockwell is still very charming, he still seems dangerous. Even the viewer is suspicious of whether or not to trust him, mostly because we have already seen what he does, but he just seems so nice, but it's masking how creepy he is, but that is kind of destroying how sweet and charming he is, and so on. Right then and there it's a vicious cycle, but of course when we learn more, we trust more.
The romantic side of the film is interesting. The romance between "Mr. Right" and Martha is cute, but you feel like it shouldn't be. He seems older and kind of creepy, Martha just broke up with someone and also doesn't realise how her new, uh, boyfriend is actually a killer. But their chemistry just is astonishing. Of course there are a lot of problems in their relationship if you start analysing it, but they just seem like the perfect, cute, quirky couple.
The action side of the film is very excellent. The scenes are fun to follow, and "Mr. Right"'s skills make them even more interesting.
The character "Mr: Right" is probably meant to seem quite mysterious in the beginning, because nothing is said about him or the origin of his skills immediately. But for some reason that mystery doesn't seem that interesting than other plot-lines in the story. I was more interested to see the action scenes, Hopper's hunt for "Mr. Right", the development of the romance and I wanted to see Martha become a proper action girl. When the information about who "Mr. Right" actually is, it's just like "Okay sure". It doesn't seem like an important detail.
If I'd have to compare Mr. Right with another movie, it would probably be Seven Psychopaths. The reasons for that are Sam Rockwell in both movies, the humour, and just something about the plot, probably how there are several different plans and goals we are following all of them.
Mr. Right is a fun action movie. The plot seems original enough, and the film is interesting to follow. It has a certain spark and a charm. What more do you need?
Anna Kendrick is amazing as Martha, a girl so quirky you don't know if she's just weird or if there's actually something even more weird going on his head. Also the way Martha shook off "Mr. Right"'s comments on killing people made me wonder several times if she thinks he is joking, or if she just doesn't care too much, because he is so perfect for her. Sam Rockwell is an interesting choice for "Mr. Right". When Martha first meets him, he comes off pretty creepy, and while Rockwell is still very charming, he still seems dangerous. Even the viewer is suspicious of whether or not to trust him, mostly because we have already seen what he does, but he just seems so nice, but it's masking how creepy he is, but that is kind of destroying how sweet and charming he is, and so on. Right then and there it's a vicious cycle, but of course when we learn more, we trust more.
The romantic side of the film is interesting. The romance between "Mr. Right" and Martha is cute, but you feel like it shouldn't be. He seems older and kind of creepy, Martha just broke up with someone and also doesn't realise how her new, uh, boyfriend is actually a killer. But their chemistry just is astonishing. Of course there are a lot of problems in their relationship if you start analysing it, but they just seem like the perfect, cute, quirky couple.
The action side of the film is very excellent. The scenes are fun to follow, and "Mr. Right"'s skills make them even more interesting.
The character "Mr: Right" is probably meant to seem quite mysterious in the beginning, because nothing is said about him or the origin of his skills immediately. But for some reason that mystery doesn't seem that interesting than other plot-lines in the story. I was more interested to see the action scenes, Hopper's hunt for "Mr. Right", the development of the romance and I wanted to see Martha become a proper action girl. When the information about who "Mr. Right" actually is, it's just like "Okay sure". It doesn't seem like an important detail.
If I'd have to compare Mr. Right with another movie, it would probably be Seven Psychopaths. The reasons for that are Sam Rockwell in both movies, the humour, and just something about the plot, probably how there are several different plans and goals we are following all of them.
Mr. Right is a fun action movie. The plot seems original enough, and the film is interesting to follow. It has a certain spark and a charm. What more do you need?
Much better movie than I expected. It was very funny with lots of action, and some romance thrown in for the lady in your life! If you are looking for a good movie for date night, or just love action and comedy, this is the movie for you. Sam Rockwell and Anna Kendrick were perfect choices for this movie. I can not see anyone else pulling these crazy characters off as well as these two have done. I gave this movie a 7 because it had some bad language and I noticed the revolvers being used in the movie were obviously empty. Had it not been for these two factors, I would have given the movie a higher rating. Still a fun movie to watch, and I definitely recommend watching this movie.
- kmeier-25481
- Apr 8, 2016
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Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell should be in more movies together. They were wonderfully adorable, charismatic and hilarious. This movie is charming and fun. It knows what it is too. This isn't going for an Oscar. It's not trying to be a cinematic masterpiece. It's just a fun little flick, and I think it absolutely succeeds at that
- questl-18592
- Feb 29, 2020
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Quirky killers are character studies. Sam Rockwell's performance as Mr. Right makes the best in this situation playing well off Anna Kendricks neuroses. Finding out that her boyfriend would like to have a three way with the girl he tried to sneak into their place at the last minute, priceless, but no cigar. Mr. Right is the hit-man with a heart of copper. He kills bad guys who want to take out contract kills on others. He's good at his job. He meets Anna at a bar and they hit it off immediately. Mayhem ensues and the body count begins. Mixed in all of this is the relationship of the two which is believable. The bad guys are cardboard cutouts but pliable enough for a killer comedy. Overall, it works in the big climax where Anna's character comes out even more so but you have to suspend belief that her chicken legs has enough power to do a round off kick and push a guy back when she kicks him in the chest.
- DareDevilKid
- May 15, 2016
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I will keep this short, as a group of us did watching this painful excuse of a comedy.
Whilst the plot is at least passable, the lead female actress quickly puts you off!
FACT, Anna Kendrick is NOT funny, at all! Not only is she awkward on camera, but as an actress she doesn't display any qualities of a comedic actor. In actual fact she is quite boring and tiring on the eye.
Sam Rockwell & Tim Roth are both good quality actors, who can have comedic charm, but unfortunately due to Miss Kendrick's character after 30 painful minutes we simply couldn't endure to watch anymore of this movie. Dare l say it, but this was even more painful to watch than the second of the Bad Neighbours movies, and that is saying a lot.
When will there be a legitimate laugh out loud comedy released with real comedic actors who have on screen chemistry. We may not get another Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor, but please stop any more of these sub-par films attempting to be funny and failing in many peoples opinion.
Whilst the plot is at least passable, the lead female actress quickly puts you off!
FACT, Anna Kendrick is NOT funny, at all! Not only is she awkward on camera, but as an actress she doesn't display any qualities of a comedic actor. In actual fact she is quite boring and tiring on the eye.
Sam Rockwell & Tim Roth are both good quality actors, who can have comedic charm, but unfortunately due to Miss Kendrick's character after 30 painful minutes we simply couldn't endure to watch anymore of this movie. Dare l say it, but this was even more painful to watch than the second of the Bad Neighbours movies, and that is saying a lot.
When will there be a legitimate laugh out loud comedy released with real comedic actors who have on screen chemistry. We may not get another Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor, but please stop any more of these sub-par films attempting to be funny and failing in many peoples opinion.
I read some reviews saying this is "shallow"?! not funny and a bunch of other absurd stuff like that. I mean seriously what depth exactly did you expect from such film?.. Enough with the sofa "experts" saying whatever they read somewhere else and actually review this..
This film is entertaining with a really unique way, (i wont deny that the humor is really not for everyone) They create all sort of weird situations that make you laugh with the fact that they even happening like that.
It also includes some fighting scenes that are actually really good with nice choreography. The plot has no holes in it, and i mean none,everything is covered just fine.
grab some popcorn relax and you will have fun while it lasts. i would recommend it.
This film is entertaining with a really unique way, (i wont deny that the humor is really not for everyone) They create all sort of weird situations that make you laugh with the fact that they even happening like that.
It also includes some fighting scenes that are actually really good with nice choreography. The plot has no holes in it, and i mean none,everything is covered just fine.
grab some popcorn relax and you will have fun while it lasts. i would recommend it.
I guess this was an independent film, since boxofficemojo.com says it grossed $34,000. Is that correct?
Martha (Anna Kendrick) is waiting for her boyfriend when he enters the house, passionately kissing another woman and throwing her on a table.
Devastated by her breakup, Martha laments meeting Mr. Right. But she does meet him - an attractive guy (Sam Rockwell) with a great sense of humor who seems really into her. Both are smitten.
This new guy (we find out later his name is Francis) tells her he's a hit-man, he just killed someone, etc., all of which she finds terribly funny. Until she actually sees him shoot someone. He can't understand why she's upset. He really doesn't want to kill any longer, so what he's been doing is killing the people that hire him, not the actual victims. Martha's a little upset.
Also, it seems that a cartel Francis worked for, led by a man named Hopper (Tim Roth), is after him. So he's not actually Reynolds, the FBI guy she thinks he is.
Funny comedy that is also surprisingly violent and has some great choreographed fight scenes. Tim Roth as the FBI guy has a southern accent but reverts to his usual British as Hopper. I've been watching him on "Lie to Me," and he's playing a similar out-there character.
I loved Katie Nehra as Martha's friend Sophie, and the bad guys are funny too - James Ransone, Anson Mount, Michael Eklund, and RZA as a not-so-bad guy.
Entertaining.
Martha (Anna Kendrick) is waiting for her boyfriend when he enters the house, passionately kissing another woman and throwing her on a table.
Devastated by her breakup, Martha laments meeting Mr. Right. But she does meet him - an attractive guy (Sam Rockwell) with a great sense of humor who seems really into her. Both are smitten.
This new guy (we find out later his name is Francis) tells her he's a hit-man, he just killed someone, etc., all of which she finds terribly funny. Until she actually sees him shoot someone. He can't understand why she's upset. He really doesn't want to kill any longer, so what he's been doing is killing the people that hire him, not the actual victims. Martha's a little upset.
Also, it seems that a cartel Francis worked for, led by a man named Hopper (Tim Roth), is after him. So he's not actually Reynolds, the FBI guy she thinks he is.
Funny comedy that is also surprisingly violent and has some great choreographed fight scenes. Tim Roth as the FBI guy has a southern accent but reverts to his usual British as Hopper. I've been watching him on "Lie to Me," and he's playing a similar out-there character.
I loved Katie Nehra as Martha's friend Sophie, and the bad guys are funny too - James Ransone, Anson Mount, Michael Eklund, and RZA as a not-so-bad guy.
Entertaining.
For Pitch Perfect's fans who think the infinitely cute Anna Kendrick could do no wrong, well, there's a first time for everything. Here's a film that feels like a Monday morning at work: a film with the right stars who are fully game for the lunacy promised by its strange and risky "look-at-me-I'm-so-smart" script, but is betrayed by poor, tone-deaf direction.
I will admit, I am not particularly fond of the romantic comedy genre, although there have been occasional stand- outs. This one is woeful because the script tries its darndest to make the bizarre material work, which involves clueless young lady Martha (Kendrick) falling head- over-heels with charming 'nice' guy (Sam Rockwell, Moon) who is actually a deranged assassin offing his contractors. Kendrick and Rockwell are very likable here, showing great chemistry between snapping some truly funny puns and dodging bullets.
But oh, how the filmmakers have let them down. A half-witty, half-annoying and fully self-aware script by Max Landis (Chronicle and son of Blues Brothers' John Landis) would make for a decent watch if handled by a director who understood the transition of tones - Kick-Ass' and Kingsman's Matthew Vaughn comes into mind. Not so for misguided director Paco Cabezas (the poor Nicolas Cage thriller Rage), who shifts from breezy rom-com satire to brutally violent action thriller with jarring violence worthy of a Jason Statham vehicle. It is about as awkward and subtle as a brick to the face and it threw me off the film completely.
2010's Wild Target did this similar material better.
I will admit, I am not particularly fond of the romantic comedy genre, although there have been occasional stand- outs. This one is woeful because the script tries its darndest to make the bizarre material work, which involves clueless young lady Martha (Kendrick) falling head- over-heels with charming 'nice' guy (Sam Rockwell, Moon) who is actually a deranged assassin offing his contractors. Kendrick and Rockwell are very likable here, showing great chemistry between snapping some truly funny puns and dodging bullets.
But oh, how the filmmakers have let them down. A half-witty, half-annoying and fully self-aware script by Max Landis (Chronicle and son of Blues Brothers' John Landis) would make for a decent watch if handled by a director who understood the transition of tones - Kick-Ass' and Kingsman's Matthew Vaughn comes into mind. Not so for misguided director Paco Cabezas (the poor Nicolas Cage thriller Rage), who shifts from breezy rom-com satire to brutally violent action thriller with jarring violence worthy of a Jason Statham vehicle. It is about as awkward and subtle as a brick to the face and it threw me off the film completely.
2010's Wild Target did this similar material better.
I saw the trailer a couple weeks ago and knew I wanted to watch just to see Anna Kendrick. I just now finished the movie and I'm impressed with the whole cast. The movie is not very original (i.e any killer couple movie), but the humor is absolutely spot on. It's very sarcastic and just over the top dumb, and I absolutely loved it. Sam and Anna have fantastic chemistry and really work off each other. I found myself pausing just so I could laugh about how ridiculous some things were. And all in a good way. It's a little violent if you aren't into that, but all in a very light tone. If you're in the mood for a silly comedy that isn't super raunchy or sexual, this is the perfect one. I loved it. I honestly would love to see a sequel, or hopefully Sam and Anna work together again in the future.
- kevschwaller
- Apr 18, 2016
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Although the movie doesn't blew me away and a lot of the jokes (primarily the ones that came out of Anna Kendrick's mouth, who's character seemingly never shut up) fell flat I must say that in the end I was fairly entertained.
The last 30 minutes in particular were pretty kick ass.
The first hour has it's hit and misses but overall hits, Sam Rockwell is pretty entertaining and there is some entertaining smaller roles Michael Eklund, James Ransone and RZA stand out the most (yeah I know Tim Roth is in it as well, and I like him but the accent he's using threw me a bit off-guard I think).
Sam Rockwell and Anna Kendrick is never gonna be talked about as the greatest film couples of all times by anyone but they had a decent enough chemistry.
One thing I'd like to complain about was the soundtrack, I wasn't really digging that, I don't mind current mainstream pop but the choices in this movie swam mostly upstream for me (the Meghan Trainor one was alright but other than that nah), but I'm sure some will enjoy it.
(For the record Britney's Baby One More Time is not on the soundtrack, I needed a title for the review and that seemed fitting)
All in all a decent hit-man rom com extravaganza packing plenty bullets and little logic, but logic isn't really needed in this case.
6.5/10
The last 30 minutes in particular were pretty kick ass.
The first hour has it's hit and misses but overall hits, Sam Rockwell is pretty entertaining and there is some entertaining smaller roles Michael Eklund, James Ransone and RZA stand out the most (yeah I know Tim Roth is in it as well, and I like him but the accent he's using threw me a bit off-guard I think).
Sam Rockwell and Anna Kendrick is never gonna be talked about as the greatest film couples of all times by anyone but they had a decent enough chemistry.
One thing I'd like to complain about was the soundtrack, I wasn't really digging that, I don't mind current mainstream pop but the choices in this movie swam mostly upstream for me (the Meghan Trainor one was alright but other than that nah), but I'm sure some will enjoy it.
(For the record Britney's Baby One More Time is not on the soundtrack, I needed a title for the review and that seemed fitting)
All in all a decent hit-man rom com extravaganza packing plenty bullets and little logic, but logic isn't really needed in this case.
6.5/10
- Seth_Rogue_One
- May 30, 2016
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I love Sam Rockwell, Anna Kendrick and Tim Roth. Could not wait to watch this.
It was preposterously bad. Makes you wonder how such talented people would agree to be in such a film, and deliver such putrid performances.
I am extremely resentful that not only did I pay to see this, but lost the 2 hours of my life in doing so.
Spare yourself...do not be fooled! Avoid this movie.
Avoid this like the plague.
As much as I enjoyed American Ultra, I equally hated this.
Resentfully hated this.
It was preposterously bad. Makes you wonder how such talented people would agree to be in such a film, and deliver such putrid performances.
I am extremely resentful that not only did I pay to see this, but lost the 2 hours of my life in doing so.
Spare yourself...do not be fooled! Avoid this movie.
Avoid this like the plague.
As much as I enjoyed American Ultra, I equally hated this.
Resentfully hated this.
- shiprock-1
- Apr 16, 2016
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Do not believe these paid people or delusional fools who champion this utter disaster. This is as bad as it gets. 15 minutes of Kendrick screaming and acting like a disturbed child and Rockwell's usual, yet again unfunny performance sink this into an unwatchable quagmire of schlock movie-making. Avoid at all costs. An assassin wearing a red clown nose??? Abysmal. Go watch Seven Psychopaths for some great dark humor and skip this holy mess.
- larosat-32821
- Jun 15, 2017
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I didn't expect how funny this movie would be. At first you think the characters are just messed up, then you realize how hilarious they are together. It's kind of a new role for Anna who, as usual, pulled a wonderful performance. This was delightful!
- uncsbuddy91
- May 28, 2020
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