If you were to come up with a story of an ex-gangster trying to lay low and his nervous, spineless neighbor, you'd cast Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry, at the height of his FRIENDS fame, right? The Whole Nine Yards, a classic comedy at the cusp of the 1990s, perfectly reflects the times. It's quick, intelligent, and rather tame, summing up the '90s; yet it turns the corner and gets slightly darker, weirder, and has a little more sex and nudity, representing the decade about to start.
As perfect as the leads are in their roles, the supporting cast is even more memorable. Amanda Peet is bold and daring, sprinkling Tabasco sauce on her meal like it's a watering can. Rosanna Arquette and Kevin Pollak both sport hilarious accents, and Michael Clarke Duncan, as the latter's henchman, wears a great stone face so you can't tell who's side he's on. Natasha Henstridge plays Bruce's wife, and in her beautiful clothes, she's polished and classy to balance out the rest of the movie. Check out this funny, off-beat comedy to pretend you're still in the '90s!
As perfect as the leads are in their roles, the supporting cast is even more memorable. Amanda Peet is bold and daring, sprinkling Tabasco sauce on her meal like it's a watering can. Rosanna Arquette and Kevin Pollak both sport hilarious accents, and Michael Clarke Duncan, as the latter's henchman, wears a great stone face so you can't tell who's side he's on. Natasha Henstridge plays Bruce's wife, and in her beautiful clothes, she's polished and classy to balance out the rest of the movie. Check out this funny, off-beat comedy to pretend you're still in the '90s!