This Means War- 3 stars out of 4
This Means War was critically trashed. Many said that the film was mean-spirited, unfunny, stupid, and unnecessary. I will disagree with the critics and proudly say that I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I can't think of too many recent movies that have been more fun or more hilarious than this film. This Means War follows two CIA agents, Tuck and FDR, who try to win the heart of the same woman. The cast is excellent. Reese Witherspoon is lovely and likable as the smart businesswoman who is conflicted with choosing the right man. Chris Pine shows off his boyish charm and comedic skills as the daring playboy. Tom Hardy oozes charisma and talent as the nice guy. And Chelsea Handler steals each scene as the best friend, with her crazy humor. (She basically plays herself in this movie). The comedic moments are hilarious, the action sequences are cool, and the story is always engaging. While the film is not incredibly deep, it entertained me from beginning to end. And I believe that that was the director McG's goal with the film. It's a non-summer summer movie that's a lot of fun.
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