HILARIOUS Romantic action comedy!

Rating: 9/10 (15 October 2010)

Just got back from the theater.
I can't remember that last time I have so THOROUGHLY ENJOYED myself! There is a 'vibe' to this film that if you can go with it, will bring a smile to your face for 2 hours.
It's actually a very gentle film - despite all the explosions and guns a blaring. It's also a tender lover story (a couple of them, really) - but all encased in a gentle and funny action comedy.
The plot has to do with retired assassins, but what makes the film work is the acting, direction, timing and dialog. Every frame is filled with a wink and a nudge and a smile.
There are gut busting scenes, but mainly just a lot of smiles and small laughter that are gingerly peppered across the film.
While there is action, I would definitely not call this an action film. Die hard action junkies will be disappointed.
If you want to see a sweet film, full of laughs, warmth, witty dialog, great acting and lots of explosions and gun fights - this is the film to see.
I think all the actors were great - it's hard to pinpoint any single great performance. Willis, Freeman and Malkovich have never been better. and the minor parts by Borgnine and Dreyfuss just added icing on the cake.
I lost track of how many times I laughed and clapped my hands. I honestly cannot remember doing that in a theater in a VERY long time.
Bravo to everyone involved..
Could a film staring Willis and freeman as assassins with explosions be the feel good movie of the year? It was to me.