This Means War did not get a good rep so naturally, I felt doubtful when I was invited to watch this movie. Alas, my friends had bought me the ticket so I had to go and enjoy the movie with them.
It turned out quite hilarious.
I did not understand why the 'critics' said it was bland, thrilless, laughless, and anything -less in their reviews. I enjoyed the movie very much. It was funny.
Granted, if you watched this for the action sequence (and after watching Haywire the day before), you'd find it a bit faux. A bit too Hollywood. However, just enjoy all the blasts, hi-tech gadgets, and lavish apartments. (I wonder if real agents watched this and told themselves: "Yeah, right"). A spy's life couldn't be that glamour, right?
Although I found more bromance than romance, don't let it be an obstacle to enjoy the movie. Reese Witherspoon is quite funny, a bit pitiful single (and we all bonded over the fact), and quirky as ever. Chris Pine, as the 'rake' type, and Tom Hardy as the 'good-guy-next-door' type. Their interaction was quite good. At least, we believed that we they were best friends. Opposites attract (Tom and Chris, not Reese/Tom or Reese/Chris).
However, even though it was not a GREAT comedy movie. But I did not regret watching it. I might even buy the DVD later. Just sit down, pop some popcorn, and enjoy.
You'll find yourself laughing outloud at most scenes. I believed I was.
It turned out quite hilarious.
I did not understand why the 'critics' said it was bland, thrilless, laughless, and anything -less in their reviews. I enjoyed the movie very much. It was funny.
Granted, if you watched this for the action sequence (and after watching Haywire the day before), you'd find it a bit faux. A bit too Hollywood. However, just enjoy all the blasts, hi-tech gadgets, and lavish apartments. (I wonder if real agents watched this and told themselves: "Yeah, right"). A spy's life couldn't be that glamour, right?
Although I found more bromance than romance, don't let it be an obstacle to enjoy the movie. Reese Witherspoon is quite funny, a bit pitiful single (and we all bonded over the fact), and quirky as ever. Chris Pine, as the 'rake' type, and Tom Hardy as the 'good-guy-next-door' type. Their interaction was quite good. At least, we believed that we they were best friends. Opposites attract (Tom and Chris, not Reese/Tom or Reese/Chris).
However, even though it was not a GREAT comedy movie. But I did not regret watching it. I might even buy the DVD later. Just sit down, pop some popcorn, and enjoy.
You'll find yourself laughing outloud at most scenes. I believed I was.