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Author Topic: Mr. and Mrs. Smith Olivia Coleman Film Handler Posts: 53 From: Bend, OR USA Registered: Jun 2005 posted 06-10-2005 06:34 AM                        Funny, sexy, picks up the pace good, overall a good time! I wasn't even waiting for the next reel to end just so it would be that much closer to #7! Kept my interest all the way through, even with having been up for 14 or so hours and working a matinee booth shift! Overall 4 out of 5 stars=Not a spectacular movie but it will fill the seats for at least the first two weeks!  |  IP: Logged Kurt Zupin Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 989 From: Maricopa, Arizona Registered: Oct 2004 posted 06-10-2005 07:36 AM                     it was decent but it took a while to pick up the pace. I thought the first two and half reels were kinda slow...but they served the purpose and had some fun moments. Great banter back and forth between the two after everything starts coming out. Best line of the film..."I knew your dad was on Fantasy Island!" overal out of The Greco factor is WAY HIGH in this one.  |  IP: Logged Matt Hollis Film Handler Posts: 49 From: Paragould / Jonesboro, AR, USA Registered: Jan 2005 posted 06-10-2005 08:31 AM                        I screened this one last night and was not too crazy about it. To me, not only was the Greco factor high but so was the cheeze factor. The ending is also one of the worst I have seen in some time. 2 / 4 Stars  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-10-2005 01:15 PM                        Many a bad movie has been saved by a high Greco factor.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 06-10-2005 05:16 PM                     Not much time for a lengthy review, but not much needs to be said. This one starts off a bit slow, but have patience. Once you get about an hour into it the show really picks up and becomes quite entertaining and fun. The sound is also fantastic. 4 out of 5 stars  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Jorgenson Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1002 From: Chicago, IL, USA Registered: Feb 2005 posted 06-10-2005 07:59 PM                        I enjoyed it very much. The only thing that bugged me was how some shots looked to have been sped up in post (when Mr. Smith pulls the driver out of the limo... etc... I noticed it about a half-dozen times)... Aside from that, I liked it. Certainly one of the more "fun" films I've seen in the past few months.  |  IP: Logged Dominic Espinosa Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1172 From: Boulder Creek, CA. Registered: Jan 2004 posted 06-11-2005 12:39 PM                     It's funny, it's got some action, and it's clever. I liked it for the most part. But when it comes down to it, it doesn't need to be 2 hours long, this movie was slow to come together and very sketchy on the details. Once again, as with a lot of movies (notice Doug Liman movies tend to do this especially?) the overuse of the steadicam and tight shots on the action pissed me off. Nothing like seeing a blur instead of good choreographed action! Otherwise, it definitely had it's moments. *Possible spoiler ahead* but if you're ever given the option, don't watch the final trailer first, it gives away the ending. *end spoiler* Anyhow, 3/5.  |  IP: Logged Michael Brown Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1522 From: Bradford, England Registered: May 2001 posted 06-11-2005 01:42 PM                     This was a fun movie. Watched it with a pretty full house at 8:30 on the opening friday night. A nice blend of comedy and action.  |  IP: Logged Sam Graham AKA: "The Evil Sam Graham". Wackiness ensues. Posts: 1431 From: Waukee, IA Registered: Dec 2004 posted 06-11-2005 03:32 PM                        CINEMA: Century 20 Jordan Creek, West Des Moines, IA AUDITORIUM: 11 PRESENTATION: Dolby Digital/THX PRESENTATION PROBLEMS: Shaky...oh never mind. RATING: Two and one half stars (out of four) Great idea on paper, but could have had better execution. Too long and sort of anticlimactic in the end (referring to the action scenes...The final scene was perfect). I guess it wasn't as clever as I had hoped for. It certainly had its moments, and I agree...it did have a great sound mix.  |  IP: Logged Ian Price Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1714 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-12-2005 01:52 PM                     Two Points: 1. Where's the logic? 2. You don't need logic to watch Angelina Joli!  |  IP: Logged Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 06-12-2005 03:07 PM                     I'll be seeing this one tonight. From what I've seen on the field, It is good for me.  |  IP: Logged Aaron Garman Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1470 From: Toledo, OH USA Registered: Mar 2003 posted 06-13-2005 02:11 AM                     One of the more entertaining films I've seen this year. Great chemistry between the leads, good writing, and great action. Oh, and two major positives: 1. Angelina Jolie 2. Good sound mix! AJG  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 06-13-2005 04:14 AM                        Angelina Jolie is a definite "butterface".  |  IP: Logged Michael Schaffer "Where is the Boardwalk Hotel?" Posts: 4143 From: Boston, MA Registered: Apr 2002 posted 06-13-2005 04:58 AM                        Is that good or bad?  |  IP: Logged Brian Michael Weidemann Expert cat molester Posts: 944 From: Costa Mesa, CA United States Registered: Feb 2004 posted 06-13-2005 05:34 AM                        Oh, yes, the "butterface". It's been a while since I've heard that one. However, I frankly don't care for Angelina Jolie in ANY capacity whatsoever. And I've only ever liked Brad Pitt in roles like those in 12 Monkeys or Fight Club, and this one doesn't seem to be anything other than pure action-flick. I'll pass on this one. The trailer bored me. Probably too many explosions, anyway ... well-mixed or not.  |  IP: Logged

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