Let's put this in perspective

Rating: 4/10 (20 January 2006)

I did not enjoy this movie, despite giving it 60 minutes to capture my attention. My wife is a fan of Brad Pitt (looks over talent, to which she'll agree) and I rented the movie as a surprise for her. My choice in films usually tends to the more serious; I guess this is a reflection of my age (32) and the reasons I watch them, which include a desire to be immersed in another reality, like fiction, but with characters or situations I can identify with. However, if I cannot directly identify with the plot I am open to learning more about myself through characterisation and the themes of the writer and director.
This week I also saw 'Batman Begins', and I found this to be dark, engaging, and well worth the rental price. 'Mr & Mrs Smith' was more like an extended music video, or trailer, and I could not continue watching after an hour. My wife soldiered on, but even she was disappointed. Having two attractive actors does not make a film! I found the discussion on other posts distracting when they became immersed in whether one can state "This movie is really bad" or likewise. Surely the point of this forums is to provoke debate about the merits of each film? Many people read these before spending money on seeing a film, and I am happy to put my opinion across in a constructive manner to allow them to make informed choices.
I fear that Brad's best days are behind him (12 Monkeys) and he is content to be a major box office draw who performs in below-average films (see Oceans Twelve - an unmitigated disaster). Compare Clooney's ouevre with Pitt's for an idea of a man who is both handsome and talented.
Lecture over. Thanks for reading my opinions; I'd like to hear back from you if you care to reply.