The Whole Nine Yards is a much better comedy than I anticipated and one that produces enough jokes to produce stitches in your stomach. This is also an effective crime film and mixed with the comedy, it makes for a pleasing film for adults to enjoy. What I find funny here is how this film seems to have everyone as a victim of being whacked. Not only does this have pretty funny one-liners, there is an ample amount of physical comedy such as when Matt Perry keeps on running into doors or Michael Clarke Duncan himself.
Jonathan Lynn's film is about a dentist named Oz who lives unhappily with his wife. When a contracted killer moves in next door, Oz's wife wants to hire Jimmy to kill him, but he refuses. Oz, meanwhile, is in Chicago so he will be able to rat out Jimmy to his former boss setting the stage for some rather hilarious consequences.
The acting is very good. Bruce Willis doesn't usually do comedies, but when he does it's gold. Willis has enough wit and charm to lead a comedy and like he proved in his Die Hard films, he does know how to be funny when time is called for. On the other side of the spectrum, Matthew Perry known for his role in Friends, does what he did well in that show and that is to be funny. Despite him being funny, he would probably do what anyone would do if a hit man moved in next door. Also, Amanda Peet delivers a career-performance as Jill who just cracks me up in nearly every scene.
Overall, this is a hilarious film that has a unusual mix of comedy, mafia, and action. For every bullet, there is enough comedy to last a fortnight. I heard good things about this film, but I didn't know this film would be this funny. A pairing of Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry is worth the while. I rate this film 9/10.
Jonathan Lynn's film is about a dentist named Oz who lives unhappily with his wife. When a contracted killer moves in next door, Oz's wife wants to hire Jimmy to kill him, but he refuses. Oz, meanwhile, is in Chicago so he will be able to rat out Jimmy to his former boss setting the stage for some rather hilarious consequences.
The acting is very good. Bruce Willis doesn't usually do comedies, but when he does it's gold. Willis has enough wit and charm to lead a comedy and like he proved in his Die Hard films, he does know how to be funny when time is called for. On the other side of the spectrum, Matthew Perry known for his role in Friends, does what he did well in that show and that is to be funny. Despite him being funny, he would probably do what anyone would do if a hit man moved in next door. Also, Amanda Peet delivers a career-performance as Jill who just cracks me up in nearly every scene.
Overall, this is a hilarious film that has a unusual mix of comedy, mafia, and action. For every bullet, there is enough comedy to last a fortnight. I heard good things about this film, but I didn't know this film would be this funny. A pairing of Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry is worth the while. I rate this film 9/10.