Product: Gun Shy (2000)
Rating: 3.0
Funny movie, and not a bad little thriller, either.
Big belly laughs, subtle humor, and nicely written character moments comfortably co-exist in this crime comedy that isn't a half-bad little thriller, either. I liked the way no one is immediately as they seem, and that each major character is often viewed very differently by the other characters. Oliver Platt's gangster character, for example, is rightfully seen as a brutal thug by mostly everyone, but is not given the time of day by his overbearing wife, who makes him do all the housework. I also enjoyed that both the big and small laughs are all character driven, and felt that the film was only slighly marred by an over-the-top rescue scene near the end involving Liam Neeson's therapy group arriving like the cavalry. Overall, "Gun Shy" is funny, involving, and, as a bonus, beautifully photographed in warm tones that make one want to visit New York City right away!