Friday, January 28, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Smith



What great fun! I'd been interested to see this film because the tabloids had it that this was the film that ignited the divorce of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. Oh Bother! Perhaps it did, what great chemistry Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have. Whatever Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Aniston does is their own personal business, but I must say that Angelina is a much better actress! Always saucy and fun, strong, exciting characters, not much needed to be said; her electrifying stare does most of the work. And Brad Pitt, never really fancied him; his acting yes of course, quite wide-ranged and reputable, however celebrity crush, never! In this film though, I rather enjoyed him, it must be those close shots and the ripping off of his t-shirt/everything else he was wearing! J


Writer Simon Kinberg and Director Doug Liman certainly delivered monstrous sparks. Action mixed in with comedy, plenty of sexy and although predictable outcomes, still excellent ingredients for a great Hollywood film. Kerry Washington and Vince Vaughn, were warm friends who kept the laughs coming and the neighbour's reactions, in their perfect suburbia when things went hay-wire were also quite classic. I loved the smooth camera transitions and cinematography, as well as the close-ups and wide pans, seamlessly melting between solid objects.


There isn't very much more I can say about this 2005 Regency Films' classic, except that it was quite cute. No philosophical message or serious drama, but empowering and entertaining, and dare I say the recipe to keep long-standing relationships, 6 years and still going, loads of laughter, name-calling, support and an abundance of strength. I got your back and you've got mine – always and forever! J

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