Subtle, Funny, Sexy, and Savvy Action

Rating: 9/10 (10 June 2005)

A must for action film buffs, especially for female action film buffs. Sexy cast, savvy action, funny script and a great soundtrack. It's the funniest and wittiest action film since True Lies. (The action scenes are right up there with The Matrix 1). I had no idea Brad Pitt could be so funny.
The director knew exactly how to deal with both Angelina and Brad's reputations and acting styles so that it came off subtle and smooth. Keep an eye out for the homage to Fight Club.
For all the feminists out there, Angelina Jolie pulls off a great addition to female action star role call. She kicks butt as much or more than Brad does in the film, (and the film even has a subtle take on Brad's character dealing with that).
There are even some great in-jokes about Brad and Angelina, as well as suburban life and the traditional roles of married couples. (It is even funnier than the bits in The Incredibles when they have to deal with normal life) and is just enough to support the character driven base of the plot without being boring.
Much better than expected. A gem in the action film genre, and great relationship film too.