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Summary: Kind of amusing, but we ain't talkin' "Citizen Kane"
Review: You will probably have one of two responses to this film. The first is this: "Gee, that was a pretty good black comedy, and as a bonus they even threw in Matthew Perry doing a funny Jerry Lewis schtick." Your other response, however, might be this: "Gee, that was a pretty funny black comedy, but too bad they had to mess it up by throwing in Matthew Perry doing that stupid Jerry Lewis schtick." I sort of felt the second way, but to each his own, as they say. Amanda Peet's eye-opening extended nude scene (she gets naked to create a distraction) will also induce one of two responses. You'll either love it, or feel that it was shot in an entirely gratuitous fashion, as it would have been very easy for director Jonathan Lynnn to construct the scene so it was clear that the characters are seeing Ms. Peet's attributes even though we aren't. I won't tell you which camp I'm in on that one. Ahem, let's move on. I will say this: the movie was gutsy enough to stick to its black comedy roots and kill off one of its major characters near the end even though the audience has become kind of taken with the character by that point. What to think in the end, then? All in all, this movie was an amiable time passer. Not a masterwork, by any means, but better than director Lynn's way-too-broad "My Cousin Vinny." But NO WAY would that tall blonde from "Species" REALLY fall for dorky Matthew Perry, even if he wasn't tripping over things and bouncing off sliding glass doors.
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Summary: Cute but not Great!
Review: I would not recommend buying this DVD or driving yourself crazy to find it. But if its a rainy day and you want to see a cute movie The Whole Nine Yards is a decent pick.The movie is not super funny like some of the directors other works like My Cousin Vinny or the film he did with Jeff Daniels and Kramer. Probably the best thing in the film is Amanda Peet. The movie has a couple of funny parts and some good actors but this is far from a must see film. Rent it, don't buy it.
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Summary: What's all the hype about?
Review: I remember when The Whole Nine Yards hit the big screens. Everyone was hyping it all up, saying "You gotta see this movie!". Well I waited until it came out on DVD, I don't see what all the hype's about? Don't get me wrong, it was a funny movie, but not as funny as everyone had mentioned. It had a good ensemble. It was good to see Bruce Willis and Michael Clarke Duncan team up again. It also has Matthew Perry, Rosanna Arquette & Natasha Henstridge. The story line was great. Something new would unfold as the story went on. It's one of those movies that you have to sit and watch, otherwise you'll miss something. Matthew Perry plays a dentist that lives in the suburbs of Canada with his wife (played by Arquette) that can't stand him and wants to kill him. Bruce Willis plays a hitman that moves right next door to Perry. Not to ruin the story, everyone wants to kill each other, but in humoristic taste. It's a good movie, but not great!
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Summary: A decent comedy- one of Willis' best!
Review: The Whole Nine Yards is one of those pictures that starts off slowly, despite the fact that all of the characters are in place by the first 15 minutes. That is, they are introduced, but you really don't get to know them until the story progresses. Matthew Perry plays a displaced dentist living in Canada w/a hateful wife & mother in law. Despite being a doctor, he is poor due to the fact that he is still paying off his fathers underworld debts. That's when Timmy the Tulip, a hitter from Chicago moves next door. Things take off from there. And although this has as many twists and turns as ,say, Blood Simple, the movie is nowhere near as high brow and the audience can usually guess the twists before they happen. Critics have said that Perry's comedic timing was sharp in this film. I found them a bit off the mark. I think he was much funnier in Fools Rush In. Who really shines in this film is Bruce Willis. Never has the box office mega star given a performance that was so un-effacing and underscored as this. Forget his mega movies like Armeggedon and Sixth Sense. This is Willis at his best. In fact, I haven't liked him in a role so much since Pulp Fiction ( which may be an odd comparison, but true nonetheless).The busy ending keeps this predictable movie from totally sinking into mediocrity ( aside from Willis' performance). The one thing that didn't really fit Perry's character however, was his seemingly disregard about the death of the under cover police officer. His character keeps stating that he doesn't want anyone killed because of him, including the bad guys, but when the under cover cop is offed, he doesn't seem to mind. In fact, he uses that, or rather the writers use that, as a way to tie up the loose plot end of his scemeing x-wife & mother in law. I guess that was about the only way they could wrap up that plot line, but still it seemed out of place & out of character. But, all in all this is a decently funny picture that's simple mind candy, especially if you've had a bad week and want to unwind by watching the hijinks of someone with a worse life than your own!
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Summary: Matthew Perry is the funniest "Friend"...
Review: What would you do if a well known Chicago Mafia hit man (Bruce Willis), fresh out of prison with 17 murders to his credit moved in next door to you? Do you let your obnoxious, overbearing wife talk you into ratting him out to his former boss so you can collect on the contract on his head? Well most of wouldn't, but then most of us don't have Nicholas Oseransky's life. Matthew Perry plays the beleaguered young dentist struggling to run a Canadian dental practice steeped in debt due to his late father-in-laws embezzlement. His wife (Rosanna Arquette) and mother-in-law want him dead, and so it seems does everyone else he meets. Mix all of this with a couple more hit men, and beautiful woman, and a homicidal mod boss and you have a very enjoyable comedy. Perry is hilarious as the very likeable "Oz" who gets tossed into harms way, and struggles to stay alive and manages to fall in love along the way. He once again proves that he is the funniest of the "Friends" cast, and that he has a natural knack for comedy timing. Willis is very subdued as the hit man in suburbia trying hard to find a reason not to kill his new neighbor. Willis sometimes has a tendency to play over the top like in "Die Hard" or too flat like in "The Jackal" but here I think he has found just the right tone for his character. The cast is rounded out nicely with Kevin Pollack (The Usual Suspects), Natasha Henstridge (Species), Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile) and Amanda Peet. Willis still has a tremendous presence, but Perry carries the film with his combination of sarcastic wit, and physical schtick. Arquette's character is a bit too annoying, but luckily she doesn't have a whole lot of screen time. "The Whole Nine Yards" is overall a good movie. I have seen funnier, but it has some really great moments, and seems very believable. If you're looking for a good laugh, then pick this one up.
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Summary: Funny, but not Hilarious!
Review: This movie was kind of disappointing for me I really expected alot, and maybe that was my problem. Despite all this Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis provide enough laughs to make it worth renting.
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Summary: Doesn't contain a gag reel
Review: This DVD was great. I just wanted any potential buyers to know that there is NO GAG REEL. The edition details state that the DVD contains a gag reel, but there really isn't one.
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Summary: Mathew Perry steals the show
Review: If Mathew Perry hadn't been casted, this movie would've been very boring. The thing is Perry's humor is falling down, crashing and hurting himself. On the other hand Bruce Willis gets to be funny in a few moments but still does the job. The script is very good and the acting is terrific thanks to the comic appeal of everyone, specially Perry. Some jokes are not well intended in this picture like when Amanda Peet and Natasha Henstridge talk in the bank. This fila is very fun to watch.
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Summary: Funny Movie!
Review: I liked, this movie a friend, suggested that I should, see this I did I liked, this pretty silly I loved it. Bruce Willis and, Matthew Perry were good well this is a movie you, should watch!
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Summary: Brilliantly Funny
Review: This movie is very funny. True, it gets a bit slow durning parts, but other then that there is a laugh a minute!
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