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Mr. and Mrs. Smith

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Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005)

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Reviews Counted:189

Fresh:109

Rotten:80

Average Rating:6/10

Consensus: Although this action-romance suffers from weak writing and one too many explosions, the chemistry generated by onscreen couple Pitt and Jolie is palpable enough to make this a thoroughly enjoyable summer action flick.

Runtime: 2 hrs 10 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

US Box Office: $186,064,011

Synopsis: Named after a 1941 Alfred Hitchcock film, MR. AND MRS. SMITH is really its own ball of flaming wax, with enough sizzling chemistry between stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to blow up a small... Named after a 1941 Alfred Hitchcock film, MR. AND MRS. SMITH is really its own ball of flaming wax, with enough sizzling chemistry between stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to blow up a small building. He shows he is equally adept in comedy and action, and she manages to set new screen standards of bad-ass sexiness. It's impossible to dislike this pair, or a movie that makes being married seem like such insane fun. Pitt and Jolie play extremely skilled professional assassins who have managed to stay married for five years without ever realizing each other's profession because they work for rival agencies and the work is top secret. When their paths eventually cross on a high-level hit, one of the most lethal battles of the sexes in the history of cinema is officially on. Thanks to a genuinely witty script, the issue isn't who will win, but whether the couple will realize they are meant for each other before it's too late. Director Doug Liman was obviously the right choice for the material, having proved his ability to fuse engaging romance with knuckle-biting action in 2002's THE BOURNE IDENTITY. The comedy is sophisticated and witty, the action is visceral and intense, and there is plenty of satisfying eye candy. Another plus is Vince Vaughn as a fast-talking fellow hit man who lives with his mother. The cinematography is by Bozan Bajelli (the genius behind Abel Ferrara's best mid-1980s work) who imbues each environment, whether it's the Smith's house, or the urban streets--with its own evocative color scheme and feel. [More]

Starring: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Kerry Washington, Adam Brody

Starring: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Kerry Washington, Adam Brody

Director: Doug Liman

Director: Doug Liman
Screenwriter: Simon Kinberg
Producer: Akiva Goldsman, Arnon Milchan, Lucas Foster, Patrick Wachsberger, Eric McLeod
Composer: John Powell
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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This is it. This is exactly what I look for in my summer popcorn flicks. Fun, fun, fun.

Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
06/10/05
JoBlo
JoBlo
JoBlo's Movie Emporium

It's pretty amazing what a few strong actors and a more-than-half-decent screenplay can do for an action flick.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
06/10/05
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

For these stars, this is a chance to win over the audience with their main gift: their screen charisma.

Full Review Source: Window to the Movies | comment Comment
06/10/05
Jeffrey Chen
Jeffrey Chen
Window to the Movies

What more could you want than to see two beautiful people fight, chase, shoot, dance and make up? It’s When Harry Met Sally with guns.

Full Review Source: About.com | comment Comment
06/09/05
Fred Topel
Fred Topel
About.com

Pitt lends just the right amount of bemusement to make the proceedings seem, well, if not quite credible, then at the very least charmingly farfetched.

Full Review Source: FilmStew.com | comment Comment
06/09/05
Todd Gilchrist
Todd Gilchrist
FilmStew.com

Fast-paced with just the right blend of genres, Mr. and Mrs. Smith is surprisingly good.

Full Review Source: About.com | comment Comment
06/09/05
Rebecca Murray
Rebecca Murray
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An absolutely ridiculous movie that happens to be ridiculously fun.

Full Review Source: Supercala.com | comment Comment
06/09/05
John Venable
John Venable
Supercala.com

Pitt is smooth, while Jolie has the sexiest, in-your-face screen presence in decades (she's a walking, talking special effect all on her own, and she's a great actress. WOW!).

Full Review Source: WaffleMovies.com | comment Comment
06/09/05
Willie Waffle
Willie Waffle
WaffleMovies.com

Both actors handle the comedy and action with equal aplomb, he with his every-dude casualness, she with her hot-babe intensity. Sorry Ms. Aniston, but the two have chemistry.

Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com | comment Comment
06/09/05
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

Mr. And Mrs. Smith is great fun! It's no Academy piece - but it'll give you some laughs, and giggles, while watching things go boom and bullets fly about...

Full Review Source: Blunt Review | comment Comment
06/09/05
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt
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A chemistry-free film.

Full Review Source: Internet Reviews | comment Comment
06/09/05
Steve Rhodes
Steve Rhodes
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A kicky, twisted thrill ride, with enough laughs to leaven what can be read, at heart, as a metaphor for the modern marriage.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
06/09/05
Michael O'Sullivan
Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post
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...a cute, action romance that benefits from its budget and stars

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
06/09/05
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

One more emotionless, brainless, overproduced action film.

Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
06/09/05
William Arnold
William Arnold
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

...an attempted high tech update of yesteryear's urbane screwball comedies. It works for a while, then Liman lets the gadgetry overtake the repartee.

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
06/09/05
Laura Clifford
Laura Clifford
Reeling Reviews

In the end, star charisma and Liman's style win us over and we relax into a sophisticated summertime diversion that is noticeably intended for adults.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
06/09/05
Kenneth Turan
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
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How do you escape into a character when your persona is so overwhelming? The alternative is to indulge in escapist mental floss that no one takes seriously.

Full Review Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | comment Comment
06/09/05
Duane Dudek
Duane Dudek
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

What makes the movie work is that Pitt and Jolie have fun together on the screen, and they're able to find a rhythm that allows them to be understated and amused even during the most alarming developments.

Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | comment Comment
06/09/05
Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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Mr.& Mrs. Smith offers a witty look at matrimony and its day-to-day tribulations.

Full Review Source: USA Today | comment Comment
06/09/05
Claudia Puig
Claudia Puig
USA Today
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a surprisingly witty film punctuated by some truly humorous bits

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
06/09/05
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com
 
 
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