John and Jane Smith find their marriage boring, but their work life quite the opposite. Surprised to learn they are both secret assassins, their marriage becomes more exciting when their competing agencies order them to kill each other.
Brad Pitt (John), Angelina Jolie (Jane), Vince Vaughn (Eddie), Adam Brody (Danz), Kerry Washington (Jasmine), Keith David (Father), Chris Weitz (Martin), Rachael Huntley (Suzy), Michelle Monaghan (Gwen).
Mr. & Mrs. Smith begins nicely showing us both the marriage between John and Jane, and their lives kept secret from one other as hired assassins. When their secret lives begin to overlap the two quickly realize they are each assassins working for competing agencies. And when their respective agencies order them to eliminate the other the action and comedy is cranked up and the film is off an running. The result is a funny action flick that moves along at a good pace and does a nice job of keeping the audience engaged.
Acting was fun with Pitt and Jolie both being a bit more animated than they are much of the time. The two seemed to work well together and have genuine chemistry. Vaughn was a strange addition but added nicely from a comedy perspective. The remainder of the supporting cast was solid and enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were well done with a nice big budget film feel. Action scenes blended nicely with CGI and physical stunt work. Dialogue had some nice sarcastic comedy we enjoyed quite a bit. Sound is good, and the soundtrack is wonderful with great tracks from Joe Strummer, Poison and others.
Overall Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a well done Action Comedy with a simple but fast moving plot, experienced quality cast, and good technical work. Those who enjoy their action with some solid comedy and energy should enjoy this one.
With plenty of violence, some sexuality, mild nudity, foul language, and racy comedy, this should actually be fine for teens and above.
Released: 2005
Reviewed: 5.7.18
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Action, Crime Action, Action Comedy, Action Thriller
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Brad Pitt (John), Angelina Jolie (Jane), Vince Vaughn (Eddie), Adam Brody (Danz), Kerry Washington (Jasmine), Keith David (Father), Chris Weitz (Martin), Rachael Huntley (Suzy), Michelle Monaghan (Gwen).
Mr. & Mrs. Smith begins nicely showing us both the marriage between John and Jane, and their lives kept secret from one other as hired assassins. When their secret lives begin to overlap the two quickly realize they are each assassins working for competing agencies. And when their respective agencies order them to eliminate the other the action and comedy is cranked up and the film is off an running. The result is a funny action flick that moves along at a good pace and does a nice job of keeping the audience engaged.
Acting was fun with Pitt and Jolie both being a bit more animated than they are much of the time. The two seemed to work well together and have genuine chemistry. Vaughn was a strange addition but added nicely from a comedy perspective. The remainder of the supporting cast was solid and enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were well done with a nice big budget film feel. Action scenes blended nicely with CGI and physical stunt work. Dialogue had some nice sarcastic comedy we enjoyed quite a bit. Sound is good, and the soundtrack is wonderful with great tracks from Joe Strummer, Poison and others.
Overall Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a well done Action Comedy with a simple but fast moving plot, experienced quality cast, and good technical work. Those who enjoy their action with some solid comedy and energy should enjoy this one.
With plenty of violence, some sexuality, mild nudity, foul language, and racy comedy, this should actually be fine for teens and above.
Released: 2005
Reviewed: 5.7.18
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Action, Crime Action, Action Comedy, Action Thriller
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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