A film that knows what it's supposed to be

Rating: 10/10 (30 July 2005)

This film is a summer blockbuster. And it knows what it is. It doesn't take itself seriously, and that just makes it better.
The sole goal of this movie is to entertain, and it does just that. It's even bloody good entertainment, with great humor, charisma-loaded actors, and(which is getting rarer) good action sequences. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, considered to be two of the sexiest people on earth, make the film just so easy to watch, and there is real chemistry between them (and who cares if they are or not a couple in real life...). And Doug Liman does a good job with the action sequences, avoiding the cut/cut/cut/cut action we are used to see, and succeeding in creating some thrilling sequences. And also some very clever writing, with a load of smart, funny and quotable lines.
It's what a summer blockbuster is supposed to be. Brainless fun.
Go see this film, and don't take it seriously, just have fun, 'cause it's what it's meant for.