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Summary: best cult classic of the millennium
Review: I can't say enough about this film. Good story, gread acting. It is witty, clever, fast paced, plenty of excellent lines at just the right time. Also has an excellent soundtrack. I would probably call it a dark comedy just for the "professional killer" aspect, but it is definitely a movie to see.
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Summary: I see you on the top of the Danube, Kid.
Review: Certainly one of my all time classics, the film's unique blend of comedy, despair, love and innocent brutality... is a joy to watch each time over; With the stunning player, Cusack (also Co-Writer and Producer) leading an amazingly assembled cast. The story follows an assassin's journey back to his high school reunion, where his childhood and neighbourhood alike, have vanished in the name of 'convenience'. Everyone he knew has sweld, but none have left the haven of the peaceful little town of Grosse Pointe... but events unfold and Blank's presence, instills a new comic-action, deathly lease of life into the town. Grosse Pointe didn't see it coming, but you should definately give it a go! It's a magical story with so much to offer, as a film, a script, and many quality performances!
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Summary: Could be Grosse to the Pointe
Review: The first thing that I notice right off with this movie is all the great music in the background. It all seems relevant to the action at the moment. I really liked the driving scenes while playing "Blister in the Sun." I liked the music so much that I bought the two soundtracks. It turns out that I liked the parts of the songs that are in the movie. However I do not like the complete songs that where on the sound track. Dan Aykroyd was just playing himself. He is a rival organization and always trying to recruit John Cusack. Their negotiations took on a life of their own. There are many twists and turns. Will the good guys win? Who are the good guys? Are there good guys? Watch the movie again as it only gets better.
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Summary: One Of My Favorites
Review: Grosse Pointe Blank lived up to my expectations. It's very funny and witty, and it avoids running into cliches and slow points. John Cusak is great as a hit-man, Martin, going through sort of a "mid-life crisis" although he hasn't even hit his thirties yet. He ends up going back home to do his final job when he meets up with the girl (Minnie Driver) he stood up on prom night and ends up going to his ten-year high school reunion. During his visit, Martin is threatened by rivals and must watch his back to make it out of Grosse Pointe alive. Plot twists and turns come about and it's hard to predict what happens next. Dan Aykyrod delivers a nice performance as Martin's rival. If you enjoy sharp wit and somewhat dark humor, see this movie. Oh yeah, the soundtrack (The Clash, Violent Femmes, The English Beat, The Cure, David Bowie & Queen, etc.) is nice too.
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Summary: One of my favourtites
Review: Comedies of any sort generally have a short half-life with me. Once you've seen the gags, they don't usually bear repeated viewings. So, when I find one of those rare comedies that's still watchable and enjoyable after the third or fourth time I see it, I know it's a keeper.And Grosse Pointe Blank is definitely a keeper. Black comedy with some verve is very, very hard to do well, but here the hard thing to do is find a flaw. The characters are interesting and don't act in predictable ways. The casting is right on (I even liked Minnie Driver in this and I usually don't much care for her). Everyone plays their role with just the right level of intensity - it would have been very easy to overdo this (Dan Ackroyd, especially, could have gone totally overboard but instead he plays a very disturbed person just so, and we end up believing him; in less talented hands, that character would have been a mess). In fact, if anything the cast errs on the side of downplaying the oddness they're all swimming in (a must for a good black comedy). I rarely buy new tapes. I just know I won't want to watch them enough to justify the expense. Not so Grosse Pointe Blank. Don't dither, buy. This movie is great!
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Summary: great movie!
Review: i the last time i saw this movie was when it was in the theaters. back then i thought it was great and now i liked it even better. its worth having, but the dvd version could have been improved alot more.
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Summary: Funny, fresh and off-beat.
Review: A refreshing delight. Excellent writing and even better casting make this an enjoyable cinematic experience. If you like quirky, different movies, than check this one out. You'll be glad you did.
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Summary: JUST PLAIN HILLARIOUS
Review: This movie just keeps me laughing. John Cusack plays Martin Blank, a hitman who goes to his 10 year high school reunion, and to whack someone when he gits the time. Cusack has his same low tone reserved whit that makes you think as much as it makes you laugh, but the supporting cast is the clincher. Dan Aykroyd is gut wrenchingly funny as a fellow hitman looking to form a union and Joan Cusack steals the show as Martin's neurotic secretary. Minnie Driver even manages to hold her own in a comedy. The movie is a five star comedy and the music is classic. I do have to agree with previous reviewers in that I was dissapointed that this DVD had no extras worth mentioning. Its still worth adding to your video collection.
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Summary: PERFECT BLEND
Review: Back when this film first came out back in 1997 I had to choose between this and Event Horizon. I chose the latter. I think I made the wrong choice. Grosse Pointe Blank had the perfect mix of violence and comedy. Neither overwhelmed the other and John Cusack seemed to handle it well too. The thing I like best about this film is the photography. There are some really cool shots that are not the norm for action or comedy movies. I could have been a little longer. A long film does not always guarantee a good film but this film was so good the running time just seemed to fly by. There should have been more of Jeremy Piven though. I like him and his role in this movie was quite funny. But unfortunately he was just a supporting player. Rent this film whenever you feel on catch it on TV. I really do think that you'll like it. The DVD is in Dolby 5.0 and is letterboxed at 1.82:1.
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Summary: Pointe Taken!
Review: Let me get something off my chest first - John Cusack needs to be in more films! Okay, this is a great film. Everything fits beautifully together, even the soundtrack is bound to get memories sifting back. The acting is superb - right down to Cusack's shrink (who Cusack visits when not actually having an appointment).Dan Aykroyd is a joy as the bad guy and the plot which brings them all together is fantastic. A quick premise is this: Cusack is hitman Martin Blank, and Minnie Driver the high-school sweetheart he dreams about but hasn't seen in 10 years - until the reunion at Grosse Pointe. He combines the reunion with a job he's been contracted for in the town but the complication is that Dan Aykroyd is thrown in to the equation and the surprises, action and comedy from then on is brilliant. I don't see how anyone would come away from this film not satisfied and wanting to watch it again. You'll regret not seeing this film.
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