Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Smith a.k.a. Brangelina fest, is a movie that had a
lot of hype surrounding it that had nothing to do with the movie
itself...good thing. The constant talk leading up to the movie
was centered on "Are they or aren't they," a couple that is. And
of course the movie was supposed to answer that most desired
question of the summer. Well, I can honestly say that not only
was that question not answered but the movie forgot to be
entertaining as well. So much for the hype.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith is a story surrounding two married assassins
Jane Smith (Angelina Jolie) and John. Smith (Brad Pitt), working
for competitive companies. The catch is neither knows the other
is an assassin and through a series of events have been
contracted to kill each other. Once they realize who they are
supposed to kill they are given seventy-two hours to complete
there assignment or face elimination themselves. So ensues a
series of gun fights, car chases and marital angst. Oh, and
Vince Vaughn is thrown in for comic relief.
Now the actual fighting is supposed to be representative of
their marital problems and the whole movie is supposed to
represent what happens in a marriage when the parties involved
grow a part. Okay, I'm fine with that, but the entire film was
wholly underwhelming. Never once did I believe that they were
truly angry with each other, the sexual tension was rather
tepid, and Vaughn was hardly funny. Not to mention I've seen
better action sequences in Disney movies.
I mean after all the talk leading up to the film, the steaminess
that supposedly happened on set, I at least thought some of that
would work its way onto the big screen, even if the movie itself
fell flat. Alas, no drama, no tension, no humor. Well, little
humor. The movie's storyline is broken up with scenes of John
and Jane Smith at a therapist's office. Those sequences provided
the funniest moments of the movie and coupled with Brad Pitt's
visage, mark the only reasons why Mr. and Mrs. Smith is worth
watching.
I wish there was more I could say about the film. The reality is
it is a mediocre script, with mediocre action and mediocre
acting. Not that I believe Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are
mediocre actors but they didn't bring their acting chops to this
film, even for a fluff summer film. Unless you're absolutely
bored, with absolutely nothing else to do, I wouldn't waste my
money on Mr. and Mrs. Smith...Brad Pitt or no.