The Chemistry Carries the Movie.

Rating: 7/10 (18 May 2008)

Before it was even released, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" received endless publicity. Not particularly because of the film itself. But because of the drama behind the scenes. You know the story : super-sexy Brad Pitt is married to Jennifer Aniston, goes on the set of this film with super-sexy Angelina Jolie, something may or may not have happened between them, Pitt and Aniston get divorced after the film wraps, and suddenly Pitt and Jolie are a couple! Did Brad and Angelina have a steamy affair on-set that caused the eventual divorce of Brad and Jennifer? During those months of press, this question was continually denied. But, what we can tell is there is plenty of chemistry between the two leads, which makes this movie sizzle.
The plot of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" revolves around John(Brad Pitt) and Jane(Angelina Jolie) Smith, a couple that has been unhappily married for 5 (or 6) years. They can't seem to relate to each other like they did before they were married. But little does the other spouse know that both John and Jane are secret assassins, that are working for rival organizations. And when the truth comes out, it has hilarious, action-packed and unexpected effects.
The story is pretty creative, yes. It puts a new twist on the standard "marriage issues" plot. However, halfway through the movie it wears thin and the "make a joke in an action situation" punchlines sometimes get old. But, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie milk the script for all its worth. Both of them are somewhat underrated when it comes to their acting, and more known for their sex appeal than their actual talent. They both have a great sense of the tongue-in-cheek aspect of the film (that blends action, comedy, and romance) and have a great comic rapport with each other. Their chemistry together is all at once passionate, funny, and believable. You actually can picture them as a couple. Nicole Kidman was rumored to have been considered for Jolie's role, but I honestly couldn't imagine two better actors as the leads. It wouldn't have worked as well, and the story would have dragged instead of entertained.
In retrospect, its no surprise that Pitt and Jolie became a couple after this film. The fireworks between them is the reason that this movie delivers.