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Hit man Martin Q. Blank (John Cusack) is in an awkward situation. Several of them, actually. He's attending his high school reunion on an assignment; he's got a rival hit man (Dan Aykroyd) on his tail; and he's going to have to explain to his old girlfriend (Minnie Driver) why he stood her up on prom night. This amiable black comedy, cowritten by Cusack and directed by Jonathan Demme protégé George Armitage (Miami Blues), has the feel of Demme's Something Wild and Married to the Mob--which is to say its humor is dark and brightly colored at the same time. Cusack and Driver are utterly charming--as is the leading man's sister, Joan, who plays his secretary. (Ms. Cusack received an Oscar nomination for her next role, in In & Out.) Alan Arkin is also very funny as Martin's psychiatrist. --Jim Emerson
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Here'S The Killer Comedy Hit That'S Loaded With Outrageous Fun! For Martin Blank (John Cusack -- High Fidelity, Serendipity), A Hit Man Stuck In A Career Rut, Attending His 10-Year High School Reunion Is About The Last Thing He'S In The Mood For! But When The Prospects Of Rekindling An Old Flame (Minnie Driver -- Good Will Hunting) And Pulling Off One Final Job Convince Him To Go, Things Are Looking Up ... That Is, Until Martin'S Arch Rival (Dan Aykroyd) Shows Up Aiming To Blow The Competition Away! For Hilarious Comedy Entertainment That'S Packed With Action, Grosse Pointe Blank Is A Surefire Knockout!
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Format:Blu-ray
Grosse Pointe Blank is most probably one of, if not THE best work of John Cusack as an actor/comedian. He is also co-writer and co-producer on this one. Now, I give 5 stars for all of the reasons already stated by other reviewers who really dig and GET this film.
ONE QUESTION:
WHY THE .... ARE THERE REVIEWS FROM 2002 AND 2004 OF VHS COPIES OF THE MOVIE? This is the page for the GROSSE POINTE BLANK BLU-RAY release, people. Note to Amazon.ca/.com (it's not the first time that I complain about this): IS THERE ANY WAY THAT YOU CAN REVIEW YOUR REVIEWS AND ASK SOME RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYEE/REVIEWER TO CUT THE STUPID OUTDATED USELESS REVIEWS OUT PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE? Thank you.
ONE QUESTION:
WHY THE .... ARE THERE REVIEWS FROM 2002 AND 2004 OF VHS COPIES OF THE MOVIE? This is the page for the GROSSE POINTE BLANK BLU-RAY release, people. Note to Amazon.ca/.com (it's not the first time that I complain about this): IS THERE ANY WAY THAT YOU CAN REVIEW YOUR REVIEWS AND ASK SOME RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYEE/REVIEWER TO CUT THE STUPID OUTDATED USELESS REVIEWS OUT PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE? Thank you.
By K. Gordon
TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
The dark satiric elements of this film are terrific - equating the
moral emptiness of a hit man's career with the moral emptiness of
modern America is spot on. And the guts to make a comedy full of witty
banter and harsh killing is worth admiring. There are also few moments
where Cusack's killer's humanity comes through, and the movie becomes
really affecting.
But there are also moments, and performances that feel arch and pushed,
jokes that get told one too many times, motivations that are vague, and
Hollywood coincidences. The romance at the center with Minnie Driver,
while having charming bits, never feels very grounded, and the ending
feels like a bit of an easy cop-out.
The film is quite good, bravely odd and dark for a Hollywood film. and
fun, but it sets you up expecting much more of a 'Dr. Strangelovian'
impact than it ultimately has.
moral emptiness of a hit man's career with the moral emptiness of
modern America is spot on. And the guts to make a comedy full of witty
banter and harsh killing is worth admiring. There are also few moments
where Cusack's killer's humanity comes through, and the movie becomes
really affecting.
But there are also moments, and performances that feel arch and pushed,
jokes that get told one too many times, motivations that are vague, and
Hollywood coincidences. The romance at the center with Minnie Driver,
while having charming bits, never feels very grounded, and the ending
feels like a bit of an easy cop-out.
The film is quite good, bravely odd and dark for a Hollywood film. and
fun, but it sets you up expecting much more of a 'Dr. Strangelovian'
impact than it ultimately has.
By bernie
TOP 500 REVIEWER
A hit man is getting tiered of his job and intends to retire. In the mean time his last job just happens to coincide with his high school reunion. The local radio announcer is his snubbed girlfriend of how he may have trouble explaining his disappearance and subsequent life. In the mean time he is haunted by the FBI, old assassins, and a rival organization that wants to absorb him.
The first thing that I notice right off with this movie is all the great music in the background. It all seems relevant to the action at the moment. I really liked the driving scenes while playing "Blister in the Sun." I liked the music so much that I bought the two soundtracks. It turns out that I just liked the parts of the songs that are in the movie. However I do not like the complete songs that where on the sound track.
Dan Aykroyd was just playing himself. He is a rival organization and always trying to recruit John Cusack. Their negotiations took on a life of their own. There are many twists and turns.
Will the good guys win?
Who are the good guys?
Are there good guys?
Watch the movie again as it only gets better.
The first thing that I notice right off with this movie is all the great music in the background. It all seems relevant to the action at the moment. I really liked the driving scenes while playing "Blister in the Sun." I liked the music so much that I bought the two soundtracks. It turns out that I just liked the parts of the songs that are in the movie. However I do not like the complete songs that where on the sound track.
Dan Aykroyd was just playing himself. He is a rival organization and always trying to recruit John Cusack. Their negotiations took on a life of their own. There are many twists and turns.
Will the good guys win?
Who are the good guys?
Are there good guys?
Watch the movie again as it only gets better.
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Back to School
Combining elements of thriller, romantic/black comedy, con movies and some Tarantino references, "Grosse Pointe Blank" is a decent offbeat flick that manages to entertain... Read more
Published on April 26 2004 by gonn1000
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of Cusack's best
this is by far one of John Cusacks best movies and one of his great roles as he is a hitman who returns to his home state for a little high school reuion and everyone wants to know... Read more
Published on Oct 20 2003 by Michael Bolts
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure genius starring John Cusack
Martin Q. Blank is a hitman about to attend his 10-year high school reunion and face the prom date he ditched a decade ago. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2002 by momazon
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great dark comedy...
This 1997 dark comedy is a great flick. John Cusack plays a former government agent turned independent hit man who has had enough, and is goaded, by his secretary (played by... Read more
Published on Sep 25 2002 by jmk444
5.0 out of 5 stars
very dark, very funny
A love story involving a contract killer? YES. Probably John Cusack's finest work, next of course to High Fidelity. Alan Arkin as Dr. Oatman, Dan Ackroyd as the rival hitman. Read more
Published on Aug 8 2002 by J. Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars
Looking for a great, funny, crazy movie? You found it!
This is not a typical movie. It is fast paced, full of action and hilarious. The characters are portrayed so perfectly, you feel as if you a part of the story. Read more
Published on July 11 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
A bright comedy on a dark subject
It is not easy to make a murderer a sympathetic and likeable character, but this movie succeeeds in doing just that. Read more
Published on Jun 6 2002 by mrliteral
1.0 out of 5 stars
did i miss something
should not be in the comedy section. Didn't laugh once, bad plot
Published on May 21 2002 by kevin
4.0 out of 5 stars
A KILLER COMEDY...
This is an offbeat, black comedy about a hit man, Martin Blank (John Cusack), who is undergoing some personal angst about his career choice. He sees a psychiatrist, Dr. Read more
Published on May 20 2002 by Lawyeraau
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mr. Cusack's charm is KING!
I don't usually gush about actors. They are worth praising when they do the character right. But after watching 4 of Mr. Read more
Published on April 16 2002 by Chanteuse
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