Rating: 
Summary: Superb Comedy
Review: If you liked the movies "Defending Your Life" with Meryl Streep
and Albert Brooks; or the classic "Harold and Maude", then you
have the kind of sense of humor needed to enjoy this warm, sad,
funny, serious and engaging movie. It's all about the people.
Sandra Bullock was a hoot in this film; Liam Neeson was superb.
Also in the cast is Mitch Pileggi from the X-Files, Paul Ben-
Victor (The Invisible Man), and Oliver Platt who was charming,
terrifying and hilarious. If you don't know Oliver Platt by name,
as soon as you see him you'll recognize him. He plays a very
convincing mob maniac, but your fears will soon turn into
affection. Oliver is absolutely fantastic, he does a great job
with his character.Whether looking inside the heads of these intense characters
living dangerous lives, or having no idea what they're thinking
while they do the things they do, is what keeps you locked into
this movie. I couldn't miss a minute of it, it is highly entertaining and constantly full of surprises. It's a unique movie, and it goes it's own way. I'm surprised at
the bad reviews posted before mine. I think the folks who
snubbed this film simply didn't get it. That's okay - I think
you'll either love the film or hate it. If you have a taste for
the somewhat unusual and the ability to like the characters, the
"people", it's bound to be a hit with you. If you're more into
The Three Stooges type of humor, this won't work for you. This isn't the kind of comedy that makes you roar out loud -
it's the kind of movie that keeps you smiling the whole time,
thouroughly enjoying the characters, the music, the irony. The opening tune was a tip off of the kind of fun to come,
"Blue Skies For Everyone" done in minor chords like a spooky
Halloween song. This is not a complex film, it is simple and
human and highly entertaining. I loved it. I rarely purchase
films, but this is one I will enjoy seeing again.
Rating:
Summary: Add to Your Permanent Collection
Review: It is too bad this movie did not get the attention it deserves. It does have considerable charm. The ending may be a bit predictable but this is a pleasant and well acted effort. If you buy this movie, you will not regret it. The purchase price will not be wasted money unlike some DVDs. This movie is one you will enjoy looking at every six months or so.
Rating:
Summary: Not bad...I'm sure it's not bad
Review: Premise 1: You couldn't enjoy Analyze This a lot(Oh, I'm fine just I found I couldn't sit in front of TV over 5 min.). Premise 2: You don't hate art movies though this is not an art movie. A good comedy has it's own rhythm and feeling, this one has them. You won't laugh and laugh, but you'll always feel some kind of "sweet". Sandra have appeared totally less than 1023 sec; she's confident so she's beautiful in it(In somewhereelse, she lost it, and similar situation always happened.). Another thing, we shouldn't expect the leading role to express like an American because he isn't. Oliver Platt does his job pretty good, other guys also do. If you think you don't like this movie, my suggestion's why you can't try to try again. I'm sure the second time you'll feel better and want to smile.
Rating: 
Summary: Neither Fish nor fowl...
Review: The problem with GUN SHY is that neither Blakeney nor Bullock decided WHAT this movie was going to be. It's not clever or funny enough to work as a comedy or spy satire (Roger Moore did this in many of his 007 outings). Nor is it tough or rakish enough to work as a thriller. Liam Neeson is fine as a burnt-out DEA super agent. Oliver Platt is good as heir-apparent to Mafia Family command if he convinces his retiring father-in-law that he's Don not dufus material. But it's the film that's ultimately DUFUS because by trying to have it both ways...THE WRITING IS WEAK. Despite good acting...the film flops like a fish out of water trying to fly like an eagle (or a pidgeon). Viewers might agree that nearly being sawn in half (Neeson's character is "blown" in the opening credit scene; he survive's when DEA cavalry arrives in the nick-of-time wasting badguys in torrential volumes of 9mm gun fire) is funny. But not that FUNNY. And Platt's role as a blood thirsty Mob sociopath/enforcer is appealing. But not that APPEALING. If Blakeney and Bullock were trying to do MONTY PYTHON of spy/mob-Bond/ Godfather-in-therapy movies (as popular as the genre is), they blew it big time. Most viewers will "finish" GUN SHY because its actors are pros and valiantly try to redeem a project that is too cute to work. (See TRAFFIC; YUKs factor surrounding drug smuggling is Reality diminished.) Satire...in accomplished hands...is entertaining and illuminating. GUN SHY fails in both respects because it is CAMERA SHY for the right reasons. It is funny looking, not funny! Good writing could have straightened this adolescent mess out. As it is GUN SHY is a curious androgyne that might better have been "shot" for its own good. (2 & 1/2 stars)
Rating: 
Summary: Dry Wit, Solid Storytelling Make This Film Worth a Watch
Review: This film displays a nice combination of dry, somewhat dark comedy and fun suspense. Likely classified as a comedy, there are some good plot twists and turns that also make the film work as a good crime story, too. The film centers around Charlie (Liam Neeson), a DEA agent who has had one-too-many brushes with death. He is burned out and ready to retire to a seaside resort, but has to complete one last mission first. A chance encounter with a psychiatrist, and a resulting meeting with a lovely woman (Sandra Bullock) who performs a very personal medical procedure that leads to a date, change Charlie's life and outlook. As Charlie makes his way to the end of his mission, his story takes some interesting twists, and there is a good deal of laugh-out-loud humor along the way. Although I have always considered Neeson and Bullock overrated, both turn in solid performances. But, it is the supporting cast, headed by Oliver Platt, that make this movie really tick. Jose Zuniga, Michael DeLorenzo, Mitch Pileggi, Colin Albertson and Mary McCormack round out a cast of familiar faces whose name escape all but the hardcore movie buff. This is a good, solid film. It will not blow you away, but should provide a nice evening of entertainment.
Rating:
Summary: It's a stitch!
Review: This film has much of what I look for in a film: it surprises me; it engrosses me; it makes me laugh; and it makes me care about the characters. It's too bad it was overlooked because I found it very entertaining, unlike most of the films that beat it to the punch.
Rating:
Summary: It's a stitch!
Review: This film has much of what I look for in a film: it surprises me; it engrosses me; it makes me laugh; and it makes me care about the characters. It's too bad it was overlooked because I found it very entertaining, unlike most of the films that beat it to the punch.
Rating: 
Summary: Refund
Review: This has to be one of the worst movies I have seen. What a waste of talent & money. One has to wonder what someone was thinking when this was made. I could only stand to watch half of it.. Don't waste your time & money.
Rating: 
Summary: Great cast wasted
Review: This is a classic example of how a good cast can't save a bad writer/director. Someone must have called in a lot of favors to get this cast paired with Eric Blakeney in his first feature film. The story was ininspired and the directing was awful. This film attempts to be a cross between 'Donnie Brasco' and 'Analyze This' and is a poor imitation on both counts. The comedy was sophomoric slapstick and just didn't fit well with the police story. At times I wasn't sure whether Blakeney intended this to be a lampoon of cop movies or a comedy cop caper. It doesn't really matter. It didn't work either way. It was incongruous to see actors like Liam Neeson and Sandra Bullock in a film with such a low budget look and such poor direction. The dialogue was eyerolling bad. Blakeney tried to be clever, but just succeeded in making a fool of everyone, especially himself for writing this tripe. Liam Neeson was miscast in this role. He is a great dramatic actor, but a comedian he will never be. Sandra Bullock didn't really have much to do here other than bring another name to the marquee. Oliver Platt was the closest thing to providing saving grace to this film as he was consistently funny. Eric Blakeney and Hollywood Pictures should be tried and convicted for actor and audience abuse with this film. I rated it a 3/10. Even Neeson and Bullock fans will want to miss this one.
Rating:
Summary: Not good
Review: This is not a good movie. Neeson is so wooden, even when crying, he should be standing in front of a cigar store. Bullock is her normal chirpy self, cute but with limited depth. The premise is misguided, and the writing and editing perfunctory. All of the actors can be seen in better performances elsewhere. Save your money.
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